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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
I just paid $840 for same issue. I have a 2004 F150. Is it too late to be added to the suit?
UPDATE: On June 5, 2015, Ford agreed to pay $2.2 million to settle the spark plug defect class action lawsuit.
I just saw this and had to pay $900 about 3 months ago for this exact issue. How can I get involved with this or is it too late?
I have had the same issue on my 2008 F-150 I would like to be added to the lawsuit. I spoke to Ford about the issue and of course they deny any wrong doing, and basically told me it was my problem and that I did not maintain the truck right WTF I am ritual every 3,000 miles to do a oil change and Air filter change and check all other fluid levels.
Same problem here. Ford told us they would probably break and to be ready for 800.00 + repair. Well sure enough they broke and we had to pay. Not even a week later check engine light goes on. Before I can bring it in to be looked at it goes off. Now what? Waiting to see if it stays off. Any information on how to join this class action law suit?
ayer llevamos nuestra ford expedition a que le cambiaran los spark plugs,cuando llegamos dijeron los mecanicos que solo se tomaria 3 horas para arreglarlo, pues esto se convirtio en 7 horas y los mecanicos entraban y salian y no nos desian nada, hasta que les preguntamos y nos dijero que se tomaria dias, que una parte se habia quebrado que el costo seria mucho mas ahora estoy preocupada creo que es una injusticia jamas me bolvere a comprar un carro ford.
Mi lincon navigator era 2002
Tenia.una camioneta lincon navigator se quemo sola afuera de mi casa, llame los bomberos hise todo lo k me pidió la FORD en su momento eso paso mes de junio 2014 a la semana me llego un papel donde querían información mande todo por todas formas hasta el dis de hoy nov 26 2014 no obtengo absoluta respuesta de ellos y llamo una ves por semans lo unico k me dicen el caso lo tiene manager ayer marque de nuevo y me dijeron k esperara 45 dias abiles( osea mas de 2 meses) no se que hacer alquilen me podia decir k hago…???
My 2006 Lincoln navigator, bought brand new has less than 98000 miles and had been running rough and hesitating. Two different shops noted spark plugs needing replaced. Cost was nearly 3000 first visit. Second visit 2 months later was quoted estimate of a potential 1 to 2 thousand depending on time and findings. Second estimate came from another shop. Now it has begun running too poorly to risk. I contacted Lincoln dealership where purchased and they said it is common for 2006 and need to bring it to a Lincoln dealership. I slowly do everything it to a Lincoln dealership close by and after examination, learn it needs new engine. I still owe 13000 dollars on the vehicle! I’ve taken good care of my suv and love it. I wanted so much to pay it off and keep it for years to come. The mechanics all remarked how much trouble the spark plugs were to remove and why it was so costly. Several were replaced but not all…Could not afford It! Was hoping the $3000. Would hold it off for a while. This should not have happened for such a vehicle costing $65000! So I use buy a new engine or take the losses and finance a new one???A recent divorce has affected my credit and finances so that this is impossible. WHAT ADVICE CAN YOU OFFER?
Similar to other poster these issues now have me nervous to take 06 expedition in for tune up. Had horrible experience with previous Ford Explorer but decided to give the maker another shot. Inexcusable that no accountability is taken by Ford.
Any word? Include me. 3k due to Ford’s poor design. Total hose job by Ford to consumers.