Ford transmission mass action lawsuit overview:
- Who: More than 100 plaintiffs have joined a Ford mass action lawsuit.
- Why: The lawsuit alleges the automaker knowingly sold certain Ford Fusion and Ford Escape vehicles with a transmission defect that can cause premature wear of the internal components and potentially lead to catastrophic failures.
- Where: The Ford lawsuit was filed in Michigan federal court.
EDITOR’S NOTE: A previous version of this story mistakenly referred to the lawsuit as a class action. It is a mass action.
Ford Motor Co. knowingly sold Ford Fusions and Ford Escapes with defective transmissions, according to claims made in a 533-page Ford mass action lawsuit filed March 20 in Michigan federal court.
The Ford transmission defect allegedly affects model year 2010-2020 Ford Fusion and 2009-2021 Ford Escape vehicles.
“Ford repeatedly lied to consumers as to the reasons for the problems consumers experienced,” says the lawsuit, which has already been joined by more than 100 plaintiffs. “As a result, consumers were and are stuck in unsafe Fusion and Escape autos that have costly repairs and minimum resale value” allegedly due to the Ford transmissions defect.
The automaker allegedly knew the Ford transmissions in its Fusions and Escapes had a defective condition that could manifest in violent jerking, delayed acceleration, difficulty stopping, hard decelerations, premature wear of the internal components and potential catastrophic failures.
Ford transmission defect due to ‘fundamental design failure,’ plaintiffs claim
The Ford transmission defect is the result of a “fundamental design failure” in the interconnected array of software and hardware systems that allow the transmission to operate, the Ford lawsuit alleges.
Had the plaintiffs known about the Ford transmission defect and the potential for premature failure, they would not have purchased or leased the affected vehicles, according to the mass action lawsuit.
As a result of the undisclosed Ford transmission defect, the plaintiffs claim they experienced financial losses, including but not limited to out-of-pocket costs related to repairs, costs of obtaining alternative transportation and decreased value of their vehicles.
The plaintiffs also claim they suffered harm because their vehicles’ transmissions and related components “are substantially certain to fail before their expected useful life has run,” the Ford lawsuit alleges.
Ford recently reached a $365 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice over allegations it put a sham row of back seats in cargo vans to avoid a 25% duty rate.
Did you purchase or lease one of the allegedly defective Ford Fusions or Ford Escapes? Tell us about your experience in the comments.
Jones is represented by Kenneth A. Stern of Stern Law PLLC, Amy L. Wells of Wells Law Office Inc., Amy L. Marino of Marino Law PLLC and William C. Ourand Jr. of Newsome Melton PA.
The Ford transmissions lawsuit is Gerkarrah Jones v. Ford Motor Co., Case No. 2:24-cv-10721-MAG-CI, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division.
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1,300 thoughts onLawsuit alleges Ford Fusions, Escapes have defective transmissions
I just purchased a Ford Escape Titanum 2014. I do have some jerking when I accelerate I am worried now with this. Will ford replace my transmission free of charge from a Ford dealership like a recall.. What am I supposed to do. I am on a limited income I wish I knew this before I bought the vehicle!!
I wish I new
I purchased a 2013 ford fusion se and it jerks also during acceleration. So how do I find out if my car fits in the lawsuit and will be fixed by ford cuz I have my kids in the car.
I’m in the same situation with a 2014 Titanium.
I purchased a 2010 Ford Escape. I drøv eit to See If there was anything wrong with it and there was major hesitating and it felt like the engine was going to jump out of the vehicle. The dealer said they would look at it, claimed they saw nothing. So since 2022, I’ve put in major repairs to the engine as well as the transmission. I want this resolved and compensated.
Me too!!!
I have a 2015 Ford Fusion and mine does the same! Not only transmission issues, but my motor went out way before it should have as well! So I’m paying on a car that just sits up in my yard bc who can afford a new motor these days?!
I have a 15 fusion. Engine failed @ 43k miles. They needed to put a whole new dash computer in @ 65k miles and now they are thinking the transmission is bad. I only have 70 some thousand miles on this car. I only put 4k a year on the car. They have had the car for weeks and have no idea what is going on with no communication on what they are doing. It’s a hardship.
I HAVE A FORD FUSION 2016 AND THE INDICATOR IS ON SHOWING TRANSMISSIONS ISSUES.
i bought a 2013 ford fusion the first 3 months they couldnt figure out the code for engine misfire cylinder 3. it makes a noise idling and shifts odd and idles at 2. ford replaced the engine but the issue is still there and im stuck wirh a 10k loan with a crappy car. 6 months of rentals and dealing with napleton honda and ford clements.
I have a 2014 Ford Escape titanium and have the some of this issue with my car
I have a 2017 Ford Escape and the transmission started stuttering after the 3 year warranty expired. I still drive it but there is obviously something wrong with the design of the transmission.
Me too! I purchased a 2014 Ford Fusion and I constantly hear a noise that I don’t know where it’s coming from I’ve already had a few repairs done to the car but now I don’t know if the transmission will be next I’m very worried I’m 73 years old and I hear a little ticking in the car when it’s being driven I would like to join this lawsuit
My Ford fusion 2015 has been saying transmission error when start and putting in gear it gives a clunking sound like my transmission is about to drop
I had a 2015 escape and now a 2018 and have noises and it causes concern.
I have a 2019 ford fushion I have perking hard to stop some time stalls when starting sometime it won’t start engine light on etc
I have a 2016 ford escape and have experience jerking and noise while driving.
I just purchased a ford escape
Please contact me