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A class action lawsuit filed in Texas District Court accuses Ford Motor Co. of profiting off of defective spark plugs.
Plaintiff Joshua Brewer claims in the Ford spark plug class action lawsuit that he purchased a 2006 Ford F150 that had defective sparks that cannot be readily removed when they need to be replaced. The class action lawsuit claims that when the defective spark plugs are removed, it causes damage to the spark plug and to the engine because part of the plug remains in the cylinder head.
Brewer alleges in the Ford defective spark plug class action that the defect has resulted in class members spending excessive amounts of money to change out spark plugs. Brewer says he was charged $800 to change out five spark plugs in his F150, nearly three times the normal cost of replacement.
Ford is accused in the class action lawsuit of not conducting sufficient recalls, failing to disclose known defects in the engines, failing to effectively repair or replace the engines or parts, and failing to reimburse.
The affected Ford vehicles that contain the allegedly defective Ford spark plugs include:
- 2005-2008 Ford Mustang
- 2004-2008 Ford F-150
- 2005-2008 Ford F-Super Duty Expedition
- 2006-2008 Ford Explorer
- F-53 Ford Motorhome Chassis
- 2007-2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
- 2005-2008 Lincoln Navigator
- 2006-2008 Lincoln Mark LT
- 2006-2008 Mercury Mountaineer
The Ford spark plug class action lawsuit is seeking damages for out-of-pocket expenses related to the cost to replace the spark plugs, deductibles paid when repairs were covered by warranty, diminution in value of the subject vehicles, economic losses, attorney’s fees, interest and court costs. It is alleging negligence, breach of implied warranty of merchantability, breach of express warranty and unjust enrichment against Ford.
The case is Joshua Brewer v. Ford Motor Co., Case No. 1:11-cv-00222, Eastern District of Texas, Beaumont Division.
UPDATE: On June 5, 2015, Ford agreed to pay $2.2 million to settle the spark plug defect class action lawsuit.
UPDATE 2: Claim filing instructions for the Ford spark plug class action settlement are now available! Click here or visit www.FordSparkPlugSettlement.com for details.
126 thoughts onDefective Ford Spark Plug Class Action Lawsuit
Would like information about status of the Ford F150 lawsuit, especially information about how we can join the class action suit. Thank you!
I have a 2006 F150 Supercab. I would like to know if this class auction suit is also open to people from the state of SC. The dealership here wants $750 to replace my plugs (just regular maintenance), and my independent mechanic says they can’t touch it because the plugs are defective, as Ford knows, and the plugs break off in the engine
Hey man I just went through the same thing 6 out of 8 plugs broke in my truck I have a 06 f150 to I looking for the same info I also wanted to tell you there’s over 12 other recalls on these trucks look them up its scary um if you here how to join the suit before I do can you let me know how I get on board to an if I hear something I’ll do the same
If there is a class action lawsuit we want to be included. We had the same experience. Two mechanics, 3 days, over 10 hours of labor to replace 8 spark plugs in my F150. It cost me over $800. I then took the truck to Ford and they told me my engine is shot because pieces of the broken spark plugs fell into the engine. They said don’t drive it, it might blow up. It;’s been sitting in the driveway since July and I still owe over $10,000 on the loan. I called Ford corporate office and all they said was sorry there’s nothing they can do. I filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Transportation (NHTSA) 1-888-327-4236, the Better Business Bureau, National Consumer Affairs,and Office of the Attorney General of my state. They said an investigation would be conducted and that can lead to a recall. Anyone with this problem needs to do the same.
Having my tune up done on my 07 expedition. 7 plugs came out but one broke off and if he can’t get the plug out the head has to come off.
I, too, today found out about this problem with changing the spark plugs. My local mechanic, who I’ve known for twenty years took out two plugs in my 2005 Ford F150 crew cab pickup. During the process it took the mechanic 1.5 hours to take out one of the plugs. In doing so broke the plug. It took him longer in taking out the second plug fortunately it didn’t break. The cost to take out two plugs has cost me thus far $340.00. I told the mechanic to stop and I’d pay him for the work he’s done thus far. A lot pricey for just two plugs. After researching it tonight, I’m in a quandry as to whether or not to sell the truck, as is. Hard to do it since it’s been helpful with me in everyday lift and being tall it’s a truck I fit in comfortably.
How do I get added to the class action suit against Ford for the broken spark plug issue?
I want to know how to get added to
JUST TOOK MY 2002 F-150 IN FOR A TUNE UP AT 66,000 MILES AND BROKE ONE SPARK PLUG. DEALER QUOTED $3,000 TO FIX IT.
32 year ASE master tech here. This is a 20 min repair. Easy Easy, do it yourself. Youtube videos are out there. I have done hundreds of these plug replacements and only broke two. try this!! have them do a fuel induction service first. this cleans the carbon off the ceramic part of the plug that causes the problem. Then insist they use a 3/8 inch drive impact gun to remove the plugs. This works because once the plug is broken lose it keeps on spinning till it is removed. using a hand ratchet causes the plug to constantly be broken lose and then it is stopped while the tech takes another bite to turn the ratchet again. every time he has to bust it lose is another chance to break it.
My f150 has a broken spark pug the dealer knew aboutw it and sold it to me with out dicloseing it I took it to the ford dealer and they wont touch it for reasons ofw not being liable for damages I took it back to the guy who sold it he has lt and now he wont answer me back he took my money and the truck am gettingw ready to file charges against this man
Is there a class action law suit for spark plugs blowing out in 4.6 Mustang GT 2004. Cusmer affairs have posted spark plug blow outs on 4.6 and 5.4 engines. Ford says the plugs are not torqued to specs. This is false, because factory installed plugs are blowing out.
I took my 2005 Expedition to a Certified Auto Shop who I have used for the last 13 years for a tune up and the back spark plug broke and he could not get it out. I paid him for the tune up and had to pay Ford Dealership to take it out. This is outrageous that it has not been a recall to fix the problem. Ford is making money off of a faulty part that they know is faulty and this is not fair to the consumer.
This has been a problem since 2004 and it still have not been resolved. Maybe we should put funds together to run a commercial in the United States asking people to respond if they are experiencing or have experienced this problem.
Hey man I agree 6 out of 8 plugs broke in my motor an I had to pay 1400 to the mechanic that did the job I also wanted to say there’s over 12 recalls on these trucks that they never fixed on any of the trucks they sold people an we all need to come together an fight ford to make this rip off scandal they have stop an reibures every one that they ripped off an I’ll never buy another ford again my truck almost killed me 3 times cause of recalls but anyway I’m down for joining the suit an anything else to make them make this right
Defective Ford Spark Plug Class Action Lawsuit
My 2007 f150 4.6 liter blew up tonight. Im under warranty including an extended bumper to bumper. So ill see what happens. Imagine my surprise when i googled ‘f150 engine blowing up’ and discovered all this. I bought it used a year and a half ago. So ill see what happens. I wont make another payment if they dont cover it. I live in NJ.
MY MOTHER BOUGHT A BRAND NEW EXPEDITION…ALWAYS HAD IT SERVICED AT A FORD DEALERSHIP…SHE TOOK IT TO HIXSON FORD IN MONROE LA. TO GET A TUNE UP…NEW SPARK PLUGS COILS..OIL N FILTER…. A FEW DAYS LATER 4 PLUGS BLEW OUT ..ONE COMING FROM THE GROCERY STORE…ONE RETURNING FROM WORK ON THE INTERSTATE…OTHERS AT START UP…ALL HAVING TO HAVE A HELICOIL TO REPAIR THE HEAD THREADS…THE NUMBER 8 CYL…NOW HAS VALVE DAMAGE …ALL OTHE WORK HAD TO BE DONE AT A ASE CERTIFIED SHOP DUE TO DISTANCE
Defective Ford Spark Plug Class Action Lawsuit
I own a 2006 Ford F-150. It has been in the shop since 6/30/11. The dealer broke 3 spark plugs. Now they want an additional $3,880.58 to repair their mistake. Open for suggestions. All I know is that I won’t be paying for someone else’s mistake.
I have filed complaints with the following agencies:
U.S. Department of Transportation (NHTSA)
Federal Trade Commission – Bureau of Consumer Protection
Better Business Bureau
Office of the Attorney General of Florida.
Anyone experiencing this problem should do the same.
We need to get this thing recalled.
Hey man how it going I have a 2006 f-150 with the same problem I just got my plugs changed an 6 of them broke in my motor I didn’t go to the dealer ship to get them changed it took me awhile to find a good mechanic to do it it cost me 1400 to get it done I’m trying to see how to join this class action suit this should be a recall the dealer ships just robb everyone plus I know 2 mechanics that use to word for ford an they quit cause they coukdnt rip people off they said they had to carry a spray bottle with them an spray things on the motor when people borough there cars an trucks in for tune ups an tell people they found something leaking an it needs to be changed so they would clean the spray off an charge people for a replacement when they didn’t do anything the also don’t change things they say the did an most of the time they never do its bullshit ford does this an I’m down to join anything to get my money back for things they didnt do an ripped me off on an one more thing there over 12 recalls on these trucks look them up
32 year Chrysler mechanic here. ASE Master. I find it extremely hard to believe that a business with probably over 10 million dollars and there reputation at stake would pull something like this. Look at the numbers, would it be worth losing the dealership license from Ford if they were caught doing this. Two good techs eh! where is the video? I call BS.
You’re looking for a video in his post, while I’d settle for punctuation.
We spent $1500, for a shop local to change our ’05 King Ranch f150 plugs. 7 of the 8 broke off in the head.I wanna know how to be a part of it too.
I paid about the same amount. It needs to be a recall.
Defective Ford Spark Plug Class Action Lawsuit
My husband has a 1999 f150 lariet that does the same thing. We stopped using dealershp because it was so expensive to use them. Is this model year a problem for anyone else and can we be included in suit? Please let me know. I will say that after the maintenance issues with this truck we will never purchase another ford again.
lost of resale value