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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
2016 Ford Escape, my transmission has always been faulty and the check engine light is always on due to gas the “capless” feature!
Mine is a 2017 Ford excape and it leaks antifreeze into the motor
This is the same lawsuit I have email yall and called several time asking for help . Please add me because I have paperwork that ford promised to replace my motor free of charge but then charged me 7900 to get my car back please help me file a lawsuit against Ford motor company.
Please add me to the list, 2020 Ford Escape lawsuit. I have had numerous issues with my fords engine.
I have taken my car to the dealership numerous times on about 15 issues & they always tell me they verified the complaint when I get in the car to drive it’s not repaired & I have to call Ford Motor Co. In which I have an ongoing case with I tried the buy back & was denied & no one ever called to explain why! I have had nothing but problems with this car! It’s a 2021 Ford Escape Titanium
My 2008 engine blew up out of no were plz help
Purchased a 23 Maverick and very concerned about this. Especially, since they need of this issue and sold it to me knowing there is an issue. I bought it in full confidence of it being dependable, reliable and not potential loose my life or others due to a know issue.
2022 Ford Escape lease, please add me
My 2020 Ford Escape had the check engine light come on several times last year. The dealership put it on the computer and would say nothing could be found. It was probably a censor. After it went back to the dealership again, with less than 19,000 miles they said I needed a new catalytic converter. So, they replaced it. The “dummy” light hasn’t been back on, but it never feels right when I drive it.
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