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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Just found out today that the same thing happened to me. Canโt afford a new car these days. Add me to your list of complaints Ford.๐
I had a 2018 Ford Escape not even 3 month in I had engine problems I tried to get it fixed but was just temporary come to find out it needed a whole new engine. I bought the vehicle used my mechanic contacted a Ford dealer Wich called me but he pretty much told me that I be on the bottom of the barrel before it gets fixed. This vehicle had I believe had 4 recalls on it I paid over 2000$ trying to keep it running I finally had to get a new vehicle and had to let the Escape go back to the bank I couldnโt get nobody to help me not the dealer had a warranty Wich refused to cover it and Iโm stuck still owing 10.000$ dollars on it this has ben a total nightmare! Iโm 63 years old and this was supposed to be my last vehicle I had to buy! Ford is a terrible company to deal with they definitely are not standing behind there product and it is outrages that this can be done to people!!!!
Exact same story with me. ๐
I have 2017 eco boost with nothing but problems. How do I sign up
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Iโd love to be part of this. My mom bought it from dealership with bad eco from day 1 and just this year it was OK even though no one fixed it or would. Got told 6 grand to fix or 10 grand by then itโs more then what vehicle was worth. This year we were driving to a vacation n well got stranded. Ford traded car for a new one cause 10 grand to fix no thanks.
Please add our name to the class action for the Ford eco boost recall . We have been unable to receive any service from Ford except to be told the vehicle is part of the recall .
Please add me to any lawsuit class action or anything to help
I have a Ford 2019 Escape Eco boost. Brought in for recalls. Have had nothing but more and more problems. I need help.
I forgot to say that I want to be added to the Class Action Law suit. Thank you!