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Ford class action, Ford defect overview:
- Who: A group of Ford Escape, Maverick and Lincoln Corsair drivers are suing the automaker.
- Why: The plaintiffs say the vehicles were sold with a dangerous defect that sometimes led to the engine combusting into an “inferno.”
- Where: The Ford defect class action lawsuit was filed in a Michigan federal court.
- What are my options: Advance Auto Parts offers parts for Ford and other vehicles.
A group of Ford Escape, Maverick and Lincoln Corsair drivers are suing the automaker alleging the vehicles were sold with a dangerous defect that sometimes led to the engine combusting into an “inferno.”
Plaintiffs Todd Nishon, James Capps, Joseph Vaillancourt, Harry Hilburg, Raymond Dynne II, and William Simmons filed the class action lawsuit against Ford Motor Company on Aug. 8 in a Michigan federal court, alleging violations of state and federal consumer laws.
According to the lawsuit, Ford sold Escapes, Mavericks and Lincoln Corsairs equipped with faulty engines that can suffer a blown engine. The engine can allegedly seize and shatter the engine rods and connecting bearings, which can then be propelled through the engine block itself or the oil pan.
“The ‘block breach’ or blown engine, however named, causes the engine to stall and it causes highly flammable fluid and vapors to escape, causing an under hood fire, or at least presenting a serious fire risk,” the plaintiffs say.
Though Ford knew or should have known of the stall and fire risk prior to launching the vehicles, it did nothing to promptly warn owners and lessees, instead waiting over a year to announce a safety recall, the plaintiffs allege.
Ford’s fix ‘utterly failed,’ lawsuit states
Once complaints surfaced, Ford allegedly assured its customers it had developed a fix that would alleviate the risk of fire. However, the lawsuit alleges the automaker chose not to inspect the engines to determine which cars had the defect or issue a fix that addressed it.
As a result, Ford’s fix, “utterly failed, leaving all owners in the same position as owners like Plaintiffs Nishon and Capps who suffered catastrophic car fires when the engines in their Stall/Fire Risk Vehicles blew up.”
Nishon describes how, on Oct. 28, 2022, the engine compartment in his Ford Escape hybrid exploded into flames, and he was “fortunate to escape the inferno.” Meanwhile, Capps was driving in Arizona on Feb. 24, 2021, when he noticed smoke coming from his Ford Escape Hybrid. He says he pulled over and he and his wife jumped out. Within 15 minutes, the vehicle was “totally consumed” by fire, the lawsuit states.
The plaintiffs are suing on behalf of anyone who purchased or leased model year 2020-2023 Ford Escape, 2022-2023 Ford Maverick or 2021-2023 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. They’re suing for breach of warranty, fraudulent concealment, unjust enrichment and violations of state consumer laws.
They are seeking certification of the class action, restitution, damages, fees, costs and a jury trial.
Meanwhile, Ford Motor Co. is dealing with a number of class action lawsuits and recalls.
What do you think of the allegations against Ford in this case? Let us know in the comments.
The plaintiffs are represented by Steve W. Berman, Thomas E. Loeser and Abigail D. Pershing of Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP.
The Ford Motor Co. class action lawsuit is Todd Nishon, et al. v. Ford Motor Co., Case No. 2:23-cv-11972-LVP-EAS in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
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49 thoughts onFord class action claims Escapes, Mavericks, Lincoln Corsair defect can result in blown engine
I would not have bought my 2022 PHEV Escape if I’d known of this issue.
I received the recall and have been trying to get rid of the vehicle since.
Surprise, no one wants it back without me taking a significant financial loss
I purchased a 2021 Ford Escape it was involved in the recall how do I get in on this law suit.
My vehicle also has a bad one way cutch that is not covered because my vehicle has too many miles
I have a 2016 ford escape, i really like the s.u.v ! But i just put two used engines in this car and the same thing happens, number two cylinder leaking ani freeze into it! I chang my oil every 4,000 miles and still have problems with it! It’s a 1.6 leeter engine with turbo i have put allot of money in this s.u.v. ! I see that i’m not the only one having trouble with this engine ! I have to take some time off of work to replace another engine in it! I wish they would fix the problem so i can enjoy my escape i like the power but not the replacing! Thanks Ken
Is it just hybrid vehicles that are having this problem
I have a 2015 Ford escape I have a bad transmission and probably a motor going out still making payments on it and it just sits
i have a 2020 hybrid ford should i be consern
Ford Escapes are notorious for oil pan leaks. I am on my second Escape and had to replace oil pans. I think Ford should reimburse or pay for that.
My 22 escape is currently at the dealership for evap problems that they have tried to fix 2 times and now it’s onto the 3rd time
I have 2020 Ford Escape and recently it has died on me while driving.
2020 Corsair base transmission buck’s and one door rusted.
I have a 2020 Ford Escape and would like to be part of this Class Action case.