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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.
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241 thoughts onFord Diesel Engine Class Action Settlement
The main problem with these crappy motors is the Ford Cooliant. There is sylacant in the antifreeze. When the EGR over heats the coolant the sylacant drops out of suspension. When it drops out it then clogs the EGR cooler and the Oil cooler. If you flush it very good with a cooler flush and distiled water the add I good after market antifreeze it will last for a long time. I’m not sure what type flush or Cooliant to use right this min. but I do have it in my notes. It really does prevent most all the problems as long as you drive it like you own it and not like you stole it as long as its not already having problems already.
This settlement offer doesn’t come near compensating the owners for what they have been through with their trucks. The break downs and repairs are one thing. What about the nights in hotels, towing bills, rental vehicles, and loss wages. And then Ford keeping trucks for 6 weeks to make a 4 hour repair or refusing to make repairs still under warranty with no justification as to why. And the insecurity of driving one of these trucks now, not knowing if you’ll make it to your destination without a huge repair bill. And to top it all off, the huge depreciation. Thanks FORD!
I am tbe original owner of an E-350 ford van with the 6.0 l diesel engine. At just under 77,000 miles and three months past the 5 yr warranty the engine blew. Total bill was approx. $ 9,800 and none of it covered under warranty. I will never buy another Ford after finding out Ford knew about this problem several years prior to me purchasing this lemon of an engine. They should have recalled every one of these 6.0 liter disel vehicles and refunded every purchaser in full. You can count me in on this class action lawsuit.
I have a F-350 with 55000 miles on it’s 2005 all the injectors just went bad the oil cooler to with the fuel pump its costing me around 5000 to fix it how do I get in this law suit????can anybody help me and now there telling me the ERG valve is going bad more money to fix it,,,
To Z. Wilson ………..good luck ……………….. we all need it .
I was also within the six year limit ……………… so why shouldn’t I get a part in this settlement .
What really ticks Me off is that if these trucks had no warranty work done we are not getting a dime . It’s the same F—–n parts and repairs on every truck . This lawsuit is still not very good . Ford should have to be held responsible for all repairs having to do with the same parts and repairs PERIOD !
I just spent $3,000 on fixing my high pressure oil pump and oil cooler I only get $525 dollar and I’m starting to have turbo problems, my truck only has 120,000 miles, who do I talk to about this?
About $ 10.000 in engine repairs . I am the second owner . I don’t know if the first owner had any work done under warranty . All this happened at approx . 83.000 miles . How can I find this out ? EGR valve … EGR cooler …… 8 fuel injectors …. glow plugs …… head gaskets and studs ……………..STC fitting and a few other things that were not cheap ……… all totaling close to $10.000 Bought with 69.000 miles . Any information on how to find out if previous owner had work done under warranty would be much appreciated , Also PCM failure .
Thank the tree huggers
Injectors damage Egr
Head Gaskets Egr
Poor Fuel Mileage Egr
They broke the laws of physics .Waste more fuel to make less pollution.
ditto, ditto . What you are saying, is exactly what happened to us. It seems like the technician were saying the exact same thing. Coolant system was a night mare out on the highway. Trying very hard to make a living when everyone else made you felt like it was business as usual. We have spent way over $10,000. We purchased fords for the last 25 years or so. I can’t answer your question, But because this nightmare happened to others, I now feel that it was not just bad luck!. I wonder if there is anyone out there that have NOT had similar problems with their 6.0L ? Our truck became a prayer within itself, every time we were able to go to work, I prayed for my husband. and what he called his “horse” would make it home even if he was broke, busted and disgusted. This truck was not new when we purchased, but it was less than 45K . I now believe that’s probably why the previous owner sold it! He must have seen a complete over-haul, gasket, new radiator, water pump and apparently the “horse” still didn’t perform.
i own a f350 4×4 crewcab nice truck when it’s not in shop 55.000miles 2006 needs new heads 2-egrcoolers and the list go’s on 6.o leaters suck love the truck whens
What a night mirror this f350 6.0l engine has been. At 62,000 miles it blew the engine in northern California & was replaced under warranty. 366 days later, and 20,000 miles it blew the engine again. Got nothing but 10 different stories from different Ford dealerships saying that this engine had no warranty. So the truck has sat for over 4yrs now and I still have 10 payments left on this truck at $560.00 per month. Is there anyone handling these situations that can help me?
Thank the tree huggers
Injectors damage Egr
Head Gaskets Egr
Poor Fuel Mileage Egr
They broke the laws of physics .Waste more fuel to make less pollution.
See if your area has a better business bureau arbitration program you may file mediation at local court. I am county mediator, not licensed attorney.
“The truck in 2003 6.0 diesel only owner .problems always overheating They tell me head gasket and other stuff. Over 5,000.00 And the truck only has 58,000miles the truck just sit here should I still buy ford like I did in the past?