Ford recalls, class action lawsuits overview:ย
- Who: Ford Motor Co. recently issued a pair of vehicle recalls, urged vehicle owners not to drive cars with recalled Takata-brand airbags, was the target of a class action lawsuit and had a motion to dismiss mostly denied by a Delaware federal judge.ย
- Why: Ford initiated the recalls over window and steering wheel concerns. The class action lawsuits involve Ford EcoBoost engines.ย
- Where: The recalls affect certain vehicle owners nationwide. The class action lawsuits were filed in U.S. federal courts.ย
Ford Motor Co. recently issued a pair of recalls, warned consumers not to drive vehicles with recalled Takata-brand airbags and faced a class action lawsuit claiming it sold vehicles with defective Ford EcoBoost engines.ย
Ford recalls Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus vehicles over window pinch concerns
Ford issued a recall for more than 70,000 model year 2024 Ford Ranger and Lincoln Nautilus vehicles earlier this month over concerns their windows may not automatically reverse while closing if an object is in the window frame.ย
The automaker, which attributed the issue to software logic in the driver and passenger door modules, says it is concerned the problem could present a pinching hazard.ย
โA closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury,โ the Ford recall says.
Ford says it will notify affected vehicle owners about the recall by mail starting Sept. 23 and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have their software updated.ย
Ford Mustang vehicles recalled over concerns steering wheel can turn without warning
Ford issued a recall for more than 30,000 model year 2022-23 Ford Mustang vehicles in late June over concerns their steering wheels could turn without warning while the driver is trying to steer.ย
The automaker says it is worried the secondary steering torque sensor on the recalled Mustang vehicles may not be properly calibrated, causing the steering wheel to possibly turn side to side against the driverโs intentions.
โUnintended steering assist can lead to loss of vehicle control while driving, increasing the risk of a crash,โ the Ford Mustang recall says.
Ford instructed consumers affected by the recall to take their vehicles to a Ford dealer to have their power steering control module software updated free of charge.
Ford, Mazda urge vehicle owners not to drive vehicles with Takata airbags
Ford, along with Mazda Motor of America, urged vehicle owners not to drive more than 457,000 vehicles equipped with recalled Takata-brand airbags.ย
Earlier this month, the automakers told vehicle owners they must stop driving the recalled vehicles for their own safety and schedule a free repair.ย
โSome of these vehicles are now more than 20 years old, which increases the risk of an air bag rupturing in a crash,โ the recall says. โIf an explosion occurs, it can severely injure or kill vehicle occupants.โย
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration confirmed more than 27 people in the United States have been killed, and more than 400 injured, by a Takata airbag that exploded.ย
Ford sold vehicles with defective EcoBoost engines, class action claims
A pair of consumers filed a class action lawsuit against Ford earlier this month over claims the automaker sold vehicles equipped with Ford EcoBoost engines at risk of overheating and potentially catching fire.ย
The class action lawsuit argues Ford failed to provide a remedy to fix the alleged โcriticalโ defect, which the consumers claim causes engine coolant to leak into the engineโs cylinders and leads to โcatastrophicโ engine failures.ย
โFord has not satisfactorily or effectively addressed the source of the defect for those consumers, including for those whose vehicles remain in warranty,โ the Ford EcoBoost class action says.ย
Ford canโt escape claims it sold vehicles equipped with defective EcoBoost engines
In July, a Delaware federal judge ruled Ford must face a class action lawsuit claiming it manufactured and sold certain model year 2016 and newer economy, subcompact and compact vehicles equipped with defective Ford 1.0-liter EcoBoost engines.ย
In a motion to dismiss the complaint, Ford argued the group of vehicle owners behind the class action lawsuit failed to take advantage of a December recall that would have provided them with free replacement parts and reimbursements.ย
However, the judge ruled the vehicle owners were asking for compensation well beyond what the cost would be to simply repair or replace the defective engines, including for towing costs, rental car costs, other out-of-pocket expenses and the diminution in value of their vehicles.
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I have a 2016 Ford Focus and anytime the weather reaches 95 degrees or higher it just shuts down. Been stranded a couple of times before I figured out it was the heat that was causing. Had it towed to Ford and they couldnโt find anything wrong with it, the day they had it the temperature wasnt as high. Now I know not to drive it anytime the outdoor temp reaches 95 degrees or higher.
Yes I have a 2020 Ford Escape every time I receive a letter about a recall I take it to Ford and they tell me that the parts is not in that they would notify me. Iโve been having problems with the seat belt in the back they want me to pay for it so just center seat belt doesnโt work I canโt get it go back in so people can buckle up, it has been issues with all three seat belts in the back of my car. In the collision light goes off when Iโm nowhere near a car tired of dealing with Ford.
Hello, my car just received repairs 6 months ago due to overheating antifreeโs leaking into the cylinder head it repairs.Calls for a replacement engine from ford and it costs me out of pocket over $5,000 dollars.
I have a 2014 F150 EcoBoost recalled for a sudden stop issue. The dealership has had it for two months. The part needed is back ordered with no date released as to when it will be available. They will not release my car due to safety concerns. Iโve begged for solutions and nothing has been done.
Please add me I have a 2018 ford edge
I have a 2013 Ford Focus Titanium and the engine had to be replaced because of overheating and destroying the engine. Iโll give you more information if you include me please.
I have a 2018 2.0L eco boost Ford Edge purchased last year in August. I have put 12,000 miles on it and I have a deemed crack releasing coolant into my 1st cylinder, mechanic says itโs a design flaw and not wear and tear and that it requires a new engine at $10,000. I have sent multiple emails and nobody has responded to me. Iโve emailed Jim Farley CEO and Elena Ford customer relations manager and no response. Iโve reached out to lemon law and capstar, but theirs is currently only valid for California bought vehicles.
Please add me. I have a 2016 ford fusion titanium. Not sure if it is covered under this but it is an eco boost engine.
please add me to the Ford 1.0 ecoboost class action.
Please add my name to the class action suit. I have a 2019 Ford Fusion and I am following this case very closely.