Ford F-150 oil consumption class action lawsuit overview:
- Who: A group of Ford F-150 owners filed a class action lawsuit against Ford Motor Company.
- Why: The plaintiffs claim Ford F-150 trucks have an oil consumption defect.
- Where: The Ford class action lawsuit was filed in Michigan federal court.
A new class action lawsuit claims Ford Motor Company failed to disclose an oil consumption defect in certain F-150 trucks that causes the vehicles to consume engine oil at an excessive rate.
Plaintiffs Daniel Bryan and 11 others filed the class action complaint against Ford on Aug. 28 in Michigan federal court, alleging violations of state and federal consumer laws.
According to the Ford F-150 oil consumption lawsuit, 2018-2020 F-150 trucks have a defect that prevents the engine from maintaining proper oil levels, leading to premature wear, stalling and even failure.
Plaintiffs claim owners must monitor the oil level more frequently than recommended in the owner’s manual and add more oil to the engine than is typically required to keep the engine properly lubricated.
Ford allegedly knew about the defect but failed to disclose it to consumers
The class action lawsuit claims the company received numerous complaints about the issue and issued technical service bulletins to dealerships but failed to inform consumers or provide a suitable repair or replacement.
The plaintiffs say Ford’s marketing of the F-150 as a durable and dependable vehicle is misleading, alleging Ford’s actions have caused them to suffer financial losses, including out-of-pocket expenses for additional engine oil and repairs, and diminished the value of their vehicles.
As a result, the plaintiffs are suing for violations of state consumer protection laws and fraudulent concealment. They are seeking certification of the class action lawsuit, damages, fees, costs and a jury trial.
In August, Ford recalled more than 103,000 F-150 pickup trucks due to a potential defect in the rear axle hub bolt that could result in vehicle rollaway or a loss of drive power. A Ford recall in May was issued for 312,000 vehicles, including the 2025 F-150, Ranger, Expedition, Bronco and Lincoln Navigator models, due to a defect in the electronic power brake assist.
What do you think of the allegations made in this Ford F-150 oil consumption class action lawsuit? Let us know in the comments.
The plaintiffs are represented by E. Powell Miller, Dennis A. Lienhardt and Dana E. Fraser of The Miller Law Firm P.C.; Matthew D. Schelkopf and Joseph B. Kenney of Sauder Schelkopf LLC; Douglas J. McNamara and Madelyn Petersen of Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC; William H. Anderson of Handley Farah & Anderson PLLC; Jon Herskowitz of Baron & Herskowitz; and Steven G. Calamusa of Gordon & Partners P.A.
The Ford F-150 class action lawsuit is Bryan, et al. v. Ford Motor Company, Case No. 2:25-cv-12714-JJCG-KGA, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
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190 thoughts onFord class action claims F-150 trucks have oil consumption defect
My 2018 F-150 5.0 flex fuel uses a lot of oil. Between oil changes I add 4 quarts. Ford said it was normal.
FORD Dealership says i need a new motor also cause of oil consumption
2018 F150 consumes 2 hrs oil every 2000 miles
THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH MINE ALSO, 2018 5.0 MOTOR. IT WILL LOOSE 5 OR 6 QUARTS IN BETWEEN OIL CHANGES.
My 2018 5.0 does the same thing. Ford told me it was normal.
In the summer of 2023 i went in for an oil change at ford, they asked who and when did you do last oil change i said your dealer 5000k ago he said theres no oil. Asked if i check i said nope computer tells me when to change oil. Thus started the next 5 months of hell. In and out of shop they did the tsp then eventually an oil consumption test. They changed dipstick and did oil change and every thousand km i had to go in and get it checked. Turned out i would loose 1 ltr per 1000k at 190000kms was told i needed a new engine had i not purchased the 4000 extended warrenty i would have been screwed. Jan of 2024 a new engine was put it. Has been great since but boy did i spend days either sitting at shop or in a rental. Between the cam phasers and oil consumption
We have to add at least 2 quarts of oil or more durning oil changes , we have a 2020 F150 5.0 motor
I have a 2018 f 150 XLT that I have that constantly consumes oil. Got the papers to prove I got one.