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Ford Defective 6.0L Engine Class Action Lawsuit
By Mike Holter
UPDATE: This case was consolidated with multiple other class action lawsuits into multidistrict litigation (In re: Navistar Diesel Engine Products Liability Litigation). The Court approved the Ford diesel engine class action settlement on July 2, but two appeals have been filed. The settlement cannot become effective until these appeals are resolved. Class Members are advised to check the status of these appeals on September 20, 2013. The Ford engine class action lawsuit states that despite being launched with “great fanfare” in 2002, by the end of its short production life, Ford’s 6.0L Engines had unprecedented repair rates, accounted for approximately 80% of all of Ford’s warranty spending on engines, and forced Ford to assemble a team of approximately 70 engineers to assist Ford’s supplier in identifying and resolving problems.
“Ultimately, Ford sued its engine supplier, Navistar, for $493 million for what it termed ‘exceptionally high repair rates and warranty costs due to quality problems attributable to Navistar,’ including ‘design flaws,’” the class action lawsuit continues.
The defective Ford engine class action lawsuit says Ford documents show that (1) Ford knew about issues regarding the 6.0L Engine even before the engine’s launch; (2) the same core concerns persisted throughout Ford’s production and sale of the 6.0L Engine; (3) Ford never had a “definitive repair action” for these issues; (4) most, if not all of these concerns had a “common cause;” and (5) Ford ultimately adopted a band-aid approach to reduce its “warranty spend,” without addressing the “common causes” of these problems.
The Ford defective 6.0L diesel engine class action lawsuit is brought on behalf of all California entities and residents who currently own or lease (or previously owned or leased) a vehicle with a Ford 6.0L diesel engine. It is seeking numerous damages, including:
– Out-of-pocket damages for engine repair/service;
– Deductibles paid when repairs were covered by warranty;
– Towing charges incurred from having incapacitated vehicles towed in for repair;
– Lost profits from the inability to use vehicles when the engine failed, the vehicle being stored at a Ford dealership awaiting repair, or the vehicle being insufficiently reliable to be put into service;
– Cost to overhaul or replace the defective 6.0L Engines;
– Diminution in value of the vehicles due to the defect;
– Decreased trade-in or selling value; and more.
A copy of the Defective Ford 6.0L Diesel Engine Class Action Lawsuit can be read here.
The case is David L. Adams v. Ford Motor Co., Case No. 37-2012-00091290-CU-BC-CTL, Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Diego.
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336 thoughts onFord Defective 6.0L Engine Class Action Lawsuit
Mine as well,87,000 miles 4 injectors,EGR and now heads are going, took it to Drew Ford and they could care less about customer loyalty!
I have a 2004 Excursion with the horrible 6.0L piece of crap that Ford unleashed on a very trustworthy public. I have 136k on the truck and just pulled the motor myself only to find the the block and one of the heads is destroyed. I have already spent over 10k in repairs and a new motor will be about the same. I still owe $6200 on it. I’m at a loss as to what to do now. Count me in the lawsuit.
Have an 2006 F250 turbo diesel. Just turned 62,000 miles, it been in the shop now 13 times. 2 turbo chargers, 4 injectors, power steering pump, replaced EGR, check engine light is going to be the 1st light to burn out on this truck. Now I have it in the shop with a serious oil leak. The extended “service plan”, not warranty, isn’t worth the paper it’s written on. I have had a Ford all my life, never again..
we not bay a truck we bay a big problems last years i pay 10000 dollar last mounth 6400 and today my truck is in the shop.we have 176000 miles on my truck dually 2003.
I have a 2005 6.o F250. Had work done to fix EGR cooler 3,000 also had work done to Turbo 800.00 truck is now blowing white smoke again and is losing power. Dealing with fuel tank and fuel pump issues.Looking at another 5,000 to fix this truck. We have always been a Ford family but they have stuck it to me this time. I am also looking for information for the lawsuit.
I have a 2006 Ford F250 that has been in the shop 19 times I’d like to be included.
I have a 6.0 f- 350 it’s a total money pit !!! First it was EGR sensor . Then we went to EGR cooler , that dripped onto wiring modeler and ruined that then we went EGR cooler going out and caused catistrofic engine Failure . My warranty was only 7000 miles over.Ford charged me 10,000.00 for a new engine block . So ever since the it’s been one thing after another rear end went out, radiator cracked , fan clutch went out . Another EGR. Sensor that trip was 3500.00.that just to name a few things not including regular maintance . And it’s not even paid for !!!! This truck sucks Ford has lost a dedicated customer forever!!!
Im having issues also.I have a 2006 250. I have replaced the fuel pump twice, my fuel injectors are out and the truck is in the shop as I type. The engine revs before it will shift. Gaskets leaking and have been. I’m in for thousands and I know more is to come. Called ford today, they said my warranty expired last month. Last week when my check engine light came on and ford said oh we’ll sorry, it’s not covered. Please I need to know how to get in on this lawsuit. My truck is almost paid off. I will end up keeping it as decoration for my driveway because I won’t get much for it after trade in
Does anyone know how to get involved with this? A name of a lawyer or a # to call?
Several years ago I joined in this class action law suit on the 6.0 Ford Navistar. I had lots of problems with mine. Finally sold it and an $18000,00 loss on it. The response from my dealer, go pee up a rope. I would like to know what kind of progress is being made if any.
I’m feeling a little disgusted as well. I have the same issues as everyone else. I’m stuck with the truck. It’s too expensive to fix and not worth anything for a trade because no one will buy it. Ford should take some responsibility with their issues. Every 6.0 out there has this issue or will have it. It is clearly a design flaw. I’m keeping all my receipts to get reimbursed…hopefully!