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Ford Diesel Engine Class Action Settlement
By Mike Holter
UPDATE 9/25/13: All appeals have been resolved and the settlement is now final and effective. See how to file a claim for the Ford Diesel Engine Class Action Lawsuit Settlement.
UPDATE 8/19/13: 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. Sign up for our free weekly e-newsletter below to receive settlement updates.
UPDATE 6/6/13: The Court did not make a decision to approve the Ford Diesel Engine Class Action Lawsuit Settlement at the May 22, 2013 Fairness Hearing. A decision is expected in mid-July.
Class Notices have been mailed to U.S. consumers who purchased or leased a model year 2003-2007 Ford vehicle equipped with a 6.0-liter PowerStroke diesel engine notifying them of a proposed class action lawsuit settlement. The settlement will resolve allegations the engines are defective and plagued with problems.
If approved, the Ford diesel settlement will resolve dozens of class action lawsuits, consolidated as In re: Navistar 6.0L Diesel Engine Products Liability Litigation, that claim the PowerStroke diesel engines installed primarily in heavy-duty Ford trucks and vans contains defects that result in poor performance and expensive repair bills.
A federal judge has conditionally certified a class of all U.S. citizens who currently own or lease (or who in the past owned or leased) a 2003-2007 non-ambulance Ford vehicle sold or leased in the U.S. and equipped with a 6.0-liter PowerStroke diesel engine that received one or more of the following repairs covered by Ford’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty during the vehicle’s last five years in service or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first:
- Fuel injector
- Exhaust gas recirculation valve (“EGR”)
- EGR cooler
- Oil cooler
- Turbocharger
Class Members that submit a valid Claim Form will receive one of the following benefits if the class action lawsuit settlement is approved:
Reimbursement for Post-Warranty Repairs to Certain Engine Components. If the Class Vehicle required repair to the EGR cooler, oil cooler, EGR valve, turbocharger, or a fuel injector after the original five-year/100,000-mile warranty expired — but before six years or 135,000 miles (whichever comes first) — Ford will reimburse the Settlement Class Member repair expenses up to the limits specified below, provided the Class Vehicle previously received a repair to that same component that was covered by Ford’s original warranty.
Reimbursement of Deductibles. If a Settlement Class Member paid a $100 deductible more than once for repairs under the five-year/100,000-mile engine warranty, Ford will reimburse $50 each for the second through fifth deductible paid, up to a limit of $200 for four deductible payments.
Claim Forms will not be available until after the settlement is approved and becomes effective.
Keep checking Top Class Actions for claims filing updates by signing up for our free weekly e-newsletter below. You can also monitor the progress of the Ford PowerStroke Diesel Engine Class Action Settlement at www.DieselSettlement.com.
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241 thoughts onFord Diesel Engine Class Action Settlement
my 2006 LCF truck been replace starter and belt tensioner 19000 miles/30 monthes, 3 injector, main computer, cam sensor 34000 miles/4 1/2 years,
6 injector, oil pump, new fuel tank, sending unit, fuel filter clean fuel line 46500 miles/6 1/2 years, total repair including towing $ 16,000.00, paid new on May 2007 $ 32,000.00
I belived this truck is a lemon and Ford company used defect and bad product to make more profit
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Reading all of these posts is most sad. My 67 year old brother purchased his dream red Ford 2006 truck used two years ago with his small retirement settlement. He was a Ford guy, thought he wouldn’t have to worry about towing his “live-in” 27 ft trailer for the few years he might have left. The VA had just installed a lift/carrier for his motorized chair…..(he has emphysema and struggles to breathe let alone make ends meet $ wise.) Guess what happened two days ago…….yes, that piece of junk diesel 6.0 died on the freeway. Estimated repairs $6500.00! From what I’ve read, he has been lucky to get a few hundred miles out of it. No possible way he can pay to fix it, since wont run, he can’t even try to sell it. What Ford has done to all of the people who purchased their lemon product is criminal since they knew about these problems for so long. Shame on them. No one in our family or any of our friends will ever purchase ford (small letters) again.
Purchased a new F250 6.0 King Ranch in Dec of 2005 for $53K. In 2007 the turbo blew just south of Payson, Az. Tow bill and Motel was near $800. Warranty covered all but the $100 deductible. In 2008 the sterring gear went out. $1100 out of my pocket because I was just out of warranty. In 2013, Mesa, Az, The EGR cooler went out. White smoke out the exhaust. Estimate $4500 to fix. Mechanic suggested I replace the turbo again at an added cost of $2000. Had him put in the Bullet Proof Kit, paid the bill and drove it over to a Chevrolet dealer and traded for a new 2014. Trade in value was $6k to $7k less than book, but reading all the comments I made a good decision. My ford only had 71k miles on it. I took care of it and it looked nice. Looks are deceiving. Never another ford. Being 2005, 71k miles, I am out of luck on any settlement.
Huh. It’s a shame you perps have these problems. Half of yall thought ya could tune the smack out of em and burn oil instead of diesel though…didnt ya’s?
I Filed A Claim With Ford Over 6.0 litre Diesel, When Will I Receive Settlement Check
I purchased my ford F350, 6.0L lightly used in the beginning of 2010 from a dealership. It had under 20K miles on it and before 30K I had issues with EGR and cooler. I had bought an extended warranty as a precaution that was in addition to the 100K dealer warranty. I have had the turbo replaced, cooler replaced, tranny replaced, valves all re-done, Injectors, Alternator, batteries, front end shimmy worked on twice, Fortunately, I have spent out-of-pocket little compared to you many, but time is something you do not get back, and I lost alot of time, over 100 days and counting. After more than $28K and 97 pages of work order repairs, I am back in the shop with a third Tranny being installed. I think I find comfort in the fact that I did not sign-up for the class action but decided to handle things individually to recoup my losses. Those of you looking for a battle with results, find a lemon law attorney and discuss all the options your state allows as well; the used truck owners, research the ‘reacquired vehicle’ or RAV claim. You could find what you are needing: Loss of Money and time reimbursement. As well, contact the “BBB auto line”. They are in Arlington, VA on Wilson Blvd.
I have a F350 and has 76,000 miles and since I have it its been in the shop 3 or 4 times for the cooler and turbo problems. And yes I was pretty darn up set cause all this happened after warranty expired leaving me a repair bill. And as far as this lawsuit I still didn’t hear anything since I got the letter stating I was elected to be in a class action suit against Ford Motor. I still have my F350 and its running good as long as its being ran every day but who knows when the engine is ready to blow. I guess I’ll leave that in God’s hand.
Replaced EGR and Cooler twice already, replaced injectors too. Truck has less than 125,000 miles, replaced the EGR cooler January last year and the POS just went out again. The settlement won’t cover the repairs for even one fix much less four. It’s a complete sham. The settlement is BS as we are stuck with these pathetic money sucking trucks from the company that builds em FORD TOUGH! I will never buy another Ford.
As of 3/21/2014 I have received nothing in the settlement. Has anyone out there received a payment yet?? Would like to know if ANYONE has gotten paid yet.
Please e-mail me
only the lawyers ger money from these settlements!!
just saw this and now to late to file– I also had egr , head gasget and turbo replaced costing me over 12000$ for my 2005 ford excursion .6.0 turbo diesel now at 120000 miles I cant afford to trade it but waiting for next costly repair- and I am retired on fixed income– wish I had seen this earlier– isnt 6 mos a short filing period– am checking with attorney and ftc!!– no more fords– no wonder jap cars sell so well