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Ford PZEV transmission class action overview
- Who: A Ford car owner has filed a class action lawsuit against the automaker
- Why: The consumer says Ford has failed to properly pay for the diagnosis, repair, and replacement of the transmission of certain vehicles
- Where: California federal court
Ford fails to properly identify and pay for the diagnosis, repair, and replacement of the transmission of some of its vehicles, a new class action lawsuit alleges.
Plaintiff Victoria Berghuis filed the class action against Ford Motor Company June 14 in a California federal court, alleging violations of state and federal consumer laws.
She alleges that Ford has failed to properly identify and pay for the diagnosis, repair, and replacement of the transmission of certain vehicles for 15 years or 150,000 miles for partial zero emissions vehicles (PZEVs) and super ultra low emissions vehicles, for which Ford has received a .2 Zero Emissions Credit from the California Air Resources Board.
Her claims relate specifically to all vehicles distributed by Ford that are zero or super low emissions vehicles and for which Ford does not provide 15-year or 150,000-mile coverage relating to the transmission.
Under the California Emissions Warranty, defects which increase regulated emissions in low emissions vehicles, such as the Class Vehicles, shall be covered under warranty for 15 years or 150,000 miles, the lawsuit states.
Transmission defects in the vehicles increase regulated emissions, cause the Malfunction Indicator Lamp to illuminate, and cause the vehicle to fail a California smog check, Berghuis says.
Therefore, the transmission in the vehicles should be covered by the California Emissions Warranty, the lawsuit alleges.
Drivers had to pay out of pocket for repairs
As a result of Ford not providing proper warranty coverage for the transmission in the affected vehicles, drivers have and are continuing to pay out of pocket for repairs that should be covered under the California Emissions Warranty, the lawsuit states.
“Further, as a result of Ford not providing proper warranty coverage for the transmission in Class Vehicles, Plaintiff and the members of the Class and Subclasses have and are continuing to suffer damage as a result of purchasing or leasing Class Vehicles with a deficient warranty which was worth less than the warranty they were legally entitled to at the time of purchase or lease.”
The plaintiff is seeking certification of the class action, damages, fees, costs and a jury trial.
Meanwhile, Ford has recalled certain 2021 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs after a spate of under-hood fires in the vehicles that have already injured one person.
What do you think of the allegations in this case? Let us know in the comments!
The plaintiff is represented by Jordan L. Lurie, Ari Y. Basser, Robert L. Starr and Manny Starr of Pomerantz LLP.
The Ford PZEV Class Action Lawsuit is Victoria Berghuis v. Ford Motor Company, Case No. 3:22-cv-00871-JLS-KSC in the U.S. District Court Southern District of California.
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26 thoughts onFord class action alleges automaker fails to fix transmission issues in PZEV vehicles
I had to pay over $5,000 to have a new transmission put into my Ford Escape because the warranty wouldn’t cover the repairs.
My son had one problem that Ford dealers would not give him any answers when supposedly it was fixed then back in the shop 30 days later with same issue (which is this lawsuit) then warranty was running out so he had to let it sit in driveway until dealer could get him in….took 3 visits to Ford repair….SAD SERVICE
Please add me. I have a 2015 Ford
Apparently Ford has a habitual issue with vehicle recalls and these vehicles aren’t getting the proper repair that would solve the problem they only agree to put a bandaid on it. Then when the warranty does run out, you’re basicly left without a driveable vehicle. My mother’s 2013 Ford Focus is amongst one of the class action lawsuits that recently “settled” through arbortration. The outcome of this is she still has that Ford Focus with the faulty transmission, my mom is 74 years old without having a vehicle that is dependable, each time she drives the car, our family worries and has to make sure are phones stay nearby in the event she breaks down and all Ford Motor Company has done is give her an “extended warranty to 150,000 miles from $100,000 and a $200 gift card? Last time the car left her stranded it was a little over the 100,000 mile warranty, at the time before the class action lawsuit began settlements, so my mom had to pay out of pocket for another bandaid repair costing her over $2000.00, that she is still making payments on bc Ford Motor Company refuses to reimburse out of pocket expenses for a recall that they should be held responsible for a permanent repair not putting a bandaid on the problem. Ford is aware of the reasons for why their transmission fails but instead of offering a solution for this problem, they only offer to extend the warranty which does nothing to prevent my mom from becoming stranded sometime in the future and eventually left in the same predicament as she was when warranty ran out and her only option for a repair was to pay out of pocket to replace a clutch in the transmission and some module. I know these automobile manufacturers have insurance for when these situation arise and instead of doing what they advertise on commercials they rather sit on their $$$ allowing undue stress upon individuals who trusted their brand to purchase said vehicle only to continue causing even health related issues in alot of these victims, including my mother, who’s health has declined since that disappointing settlement, that only benefitted Ford Motor Company. You people will one day be subjected to a world of karma, personally I wouldn’t want that held over me, be like walking on eggshells but for people who don’t really give a shit to how their customers have and will continue to have rediculous amounts of issues with their products, such as but not limited to, being stranded, put in a financial burden, unnecessary stress that can lead to permanent health issues, all at the expense of the consumers, it’s just another day at the office. I only want Ford Motor Company to do the right thing for their customers. Such recalls should not become an expense for the buyers to get repaired, and it’s not even a permanent repair at that! Honestly I couldn’t be more disgusted by this bc if it affects my mom, it affects me and Ford should be ashamed of their treatment towards their customers. If it weren’t for the customers, where would you be?!
D. M. Marshburn in Jacksonville, NC
Our 2012 explorer needed a transmission right after we bought it! Please add me
Shit add me i have a 2015 ford focus thats been broke down for 6-7 months.. due to transmission issues and covid
I think I had 3 recalls on my Ford F-150 2013.The tranny sometime slips and sometimes doesn’t engage properly.Is this me????
Tim Dalessandro
I think I had 3 recalls on my Ford F-150 2013.The tranny sometime slips and sometimes doesn’t engage properly.Is this me????
Tim Dalessandro
tdalessandro51@gmail.com
Add me
I own a 2019 Fusion Hybrid, and don’t know if my vehicle is one for the class action, but willing to participate if so.