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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
we were told it would be around $500 to change out plugs but after reading about all the trouble and cost afraid to get them done as we don’t have the extra money to pay if the motor get damaged and cant buy a different vehicle we would like information on lawsuit also
In the same boat with our 2007 Ford Expedition. Has anyone found out what happened with the law suit?
Just spent $754.00 and change. For plugs. Ford says not thier problem. Can I still join the Class? I realize not the dealers fault but, Service writer says a couple plugs are bad. Would I like them fixed, be about $126.00. So I just said, sure go ahead and take care of it. Whe I go to pick my truck up, he hands me an invoice for the above amount. He then explains about the bad design and all. Had he from the get go told me the problem and explain, I could have swollowed that, and my beef woulkd of been just with Ford. But now I realize they are all frofiting from this bad design, Ford and the network of dealers service departments. That’s just plain B.S.!
Just finished replacing all 8 spark plugs.. 5 of which broke.. almost 1100 to remove and replace. I am pissed.. have loved ford and at one time had 4 of them in our driveway I am so disappointed in Ford and their denial that a problem exists! If there wasn’t a problem WHY change the design! Maybe my trust has been misplaced in choosing and buying American! I would like to join the class action suit if it’s still open.
I’m in the same boat as everyone else with my 2006 Mountaineer. I was quoted around $450 for new plugs plus an extra $50 per plug that breaks. I’ve looked around and nobody wants to touch this truck or they are charging a ton. I’m going to have to go to the dealer with threat of lawsuit in hand, because my truck sputters every time I get on the highway. I need it fixed asap. My 6r whatever (german designed) transmission went out first and now the plugs issue, all with less than 100k miles. If a lawyer is looking for a client, count me in.
Took my Ford Explorer in today for a tune up. 7 out of 8 spark plugs broke off . Had to pay extra hours of labor to get them removed. Left the mechanics and my engine malfunction light came on, is idling real rough now and is surging while driving.
Same issue here..2007 mercury mountaineer having misfire issues. No mechanics want to touch it bc of spark plug issue. Dealer wants to charge $860 for a tune up. Please send any info if this suit is still on.
Well it has happened to me. I was due for the 100k mile tune up and service. Bought my F-150 Lariet crew new in 05 always service by the dealer and received great service until this time. Truck ran great but after reading about all the horror stories about the plugs from people doing it themselves. Took the truck in had the tune up dealer called and said I now had a miss after charging me $560. How can you take a vehicle in that is running good and get one back that hardly runs. They wanted to pull the head I kept the truck over the weekend only live a few blocks from the dealer decided to take it in and have it done. I drive by the dealership every day and several times a day for work , I kept seeing my truck setting in the same place next to the service shop. Finally after a week I got in touch with the supervisor that oversees both the Dodge and Ford service centers. Now it has almost been another week and it now sets inside the shop and no word from Ford. I should have gone with my first instincts not to get another Ford after dealing with the transmission problems of an 87 Aerostar. By the way the window regulators need to be added to the lawsuit I have all four of mine, just driving along and slowly in my case the window will slowly start lowering..
I just broke 4 ystrdy with only 50,000 on my 07 and I am mad as hell. If this was a setup for consumers to pay big $$$$ its working, and it is gonna hurt ford image as number truck and I will pray that it does. I also have an exhaust leak which started a yr ago, looks like I will be taking the head off because I am not paying that money to them I am done with ford vehicles and there dealerships.
Subject: 2002 Ford 150: For the past five years, I have been dealing with two blown spark plugs and lately, oil leaking through the boot around the plug unit, causing them to short out. Since 1977, my wife and I have owned five Toyotas, spending a whopping $880.00 (total) on all of them for repairs (other than tune ups and normal wear and tear). To date, I have spent more than three-times that much on the ’02 ford. Ford dealers refuse to take any responsibility. Does anyone know of a class-action suit that has been filed or is in the process? If not, it’s about time.