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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
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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.
127 thoughts onDefective Ford Spark Plug Class Action Lawsuit
Had this same problem with my 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. The plugs are poorly designed and FoMoCo knew it. After being quoted almost $900 for plugs and coils I took it upon myself to do the work. Needless to say 21 hours of soaking the plugs and small turns and three broken plugs later I managed to change all 8 myself. All I want is a damn set of plugs that work and come out easy. Whew!
Took my 05 f-150 to Ford today. Would have been 450 if no plus broke 850 if all of them broke. Well 7 hours later I get the call that two of them broke and one fell into the engine. Wanted over 2000 to pull the head & remove it. So far I’ve got them talked down to 900 to pull the head. O and I won’t have my truck back for over a week. Ford dropped the ball big time on this one!
I have owned 2 different Navigators (I didn’t learn the 1st time) and between plugs, coils and labor, I have probably spent over $5,000 on the two trucks. I had a complete tune up (plugs, coils, etc) done a little over a year ago and now I just got P307 which is a misfire on cylinder 7. Here we go again …. How can I get included in this class action suit?
We own 2006 Ford Expedition and guess what same issue! We replaced catalytic converter and plugs which were a huge issue to remove I want to say around 2008. Now this week feels like trans is slipping and the same engine issues as stated above. Misfiring mechanic is replacing plugs and said he also hears an exhaust leak. NOT SATISFIED!!!!! Please include me in the class action lawsuit as well. This vehicle is an absolute LEMON!!! Also paint is peeling from hood and tailgate!! Anyone else have this issue?
I have a 2004 F150 with the same issue. Changed out the spark plugs at 75k miles cost me $700 because 1 spark broke off. I am now at 135k miles and had to change them out again, cost me another $660. I want to be included in this class aciton suite. Please send any information.
Took my ’06 F-150 to a local shop last Thursday Jan. 9th 2014 for a tuneup and to check my sparkplugs. The job should have been done by Friday, however due to Ford’s ridiculous plugs four out of the eight were broke off in the engine. It’s now Monday Jan. 13th, my truck is still in the shop I spoke with the mechanic at his shop today and he explained all the details of how the plugs break, why it takes so long to change them, etc… He also told me the repairs would cost almost a grand!!! I have lost money not only in the repairs but also because I work out of my pickup and have been unable to do so due to Ford’s carelessness with faulty parts. How can I join this suite? Please let me know if you have any information!
Please include me in any class action suite. I have a 2004 Ford Supercrew with 98,000 miles on it that needs plugs. I have talked to several mechanics and all are over $500.00 to change spark plugs. And that is if they do not break any! It is totally stupid to have designed an engine that has such large $$ about to just change plugs. And if anyone starts a class action on the 5.4 cam phaser issue please let me know as I want to be part of that too!!
I have a 2006 Ford F150 5.4 and have had this same issue. Please let me know how I may join this suit.
Own 2004 Ford F150 have had this problem with the spark plug issue. Resulted in mechanic bills of over $2,500. I have receipts to prove it. Please feel free to contact me.
Original owner 2007 Ford F150 Lariat Supercrew. Engine running rough and throwing code for misfire on #7 cylinder. First shop replaced coil and no change. Would not touch spark plugs due to breaking off. Called around and found a shop that specializes in Ford and they would replace the bad plug and test. That fixed the issue but since I have 81000 miles on the truck they suggested that I get a tune up and have the plugs replaced. They broke 4 off in the cylinder head and were successful at getting them out. Total bill was over 520.00 between two shops!!