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Ford Engine Problem Class Action Lawsuit
By Matt O’Donnell
Six consumers have filed a class action lawsuit against Ford Motor Co. claiming it knowingly sold certain vehicles – including the Ford 150 and Lincoln Navigator – with engine defects that caused performance and safety issues. All six consumers allege Ford knew about the alleged defects from 2005 to 2012 but concealed the problems to avoid covering their repair costs under warranty.
The Ford engine class action lawsuit claims Ford knew for a period of seven years that vehicles equipped with the 5.4L engine had design or manufacturing defects that caused acceleration hesitation, loss of RPM, stalling and loss of power or sudden deceleration.
As evidence that Ford knew of the alleged engine defects, plaintiffs cite in the class action lawsuit an August 2008 technical service bulletin to Ford dealers advising them on how to repair the defects. Ford chose not to alert vehicle owners and the public of the engine problems, however, the class action lawsuit says.
“Although defendant recognized in 2008 that many of its vehicles contained engine problems, it actively concealed from the public, and the owners of this class of vehicles, the need to perform certain services and/or repairs to remedy these defective and potentially life-threatening conditions,” the Ford engine class action lawsuit states.
“Concealment of these engine problems was orchestrated to minimize and/or avoid the defendant’s contractual responsibility to the plaintiff class of owners,” the class action lawsuit continues.
The Ford engine problem class action lawsuit is brought on behalf of all current owners of any 2004-2008 Ford passenger or light truck vehicle sold in the United States and equipped with a 5.4L engine and includes the original Powertrain Control Module (PCM), the Transmission Control Module (TCM), the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) and/or the Throttle Body Assembly. The class of vehicles is limited to those delivered within 8 years and having less than 80,000 miles.
The plaintiffs are seeking out-of-pocket replacement/repair costs, diminution in value of the class vehicles attributable to the defects, damages, injunctive relief and more for alleged breach of express and implied warranty, common law fraud, negligent misrepresentation, unjust enrichment and violations of state consumer protection statutes.
The Ford Engine Problem Class Action Lawsuit case is Jason Schmidt et al. v. Ford Motor Co., Case No. 12-cv-07222, U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Plaintiffs are represented by Larry E. Coben, Sol H. Weiss and Julie P. Thompson of Anapol Schwartz.
UPDATE: On September 23, a federal judge trimmed most of the claims in the Ford Engine Defect Class Action Lawsuit, but refused to dismiss it entirely. The class action lawsuit continues.
UPDATE 2: On August 1, 2016, judgement was entered in favor of Ford Motor Co, and the case was closed.
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277 thoughts onFord Engine Problem Class Action Lawsuit
What about Ford Taurus problems with gears…..mine decides when it wants to engage reverse or not. All other gears work fine. Talked to my mechanic and was told it is a frequent problem with Ford vehicles….and it would cost me 1500.00-3000.00 to correct….cause it is a little part that requires taking the transmission out to fix……My vehicle is a 2004….. but it only has 63000 miles…I am the original owner.
you said this(All six consumers allege Ford knew about the alleged defects from 2005 to 2012 but concealed the problems to avoid covering their repair costs under warranty.)But then said this(The Ford engine problem class action lawsuit is brought on behalf of all current owners of any 2004-2008 Ford passenger or light truck vehicle sold in the United States and equipped with a 5.4L engine and includes the original Powertrain Control Module (PCM), the Transmission Control Module (TCM), the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) and/or the Throttle Body Assembly IS THE 2010 F-150 COVERED ? THANKS
I have a 2010 Ford f-150 Platium that is doing exactly this.Am I covered in this lawsuit?
I have a 2010 Ford Fusion I had the same problems with. I sent a letter to Ford and to the dealer. No one would help me. My car would not acclerate while I was driving on the highway or middle of intersections ect…
I would like to know how to get in on this law suit. I can send you a copy of the letter I sent to Ford.
I have Ford 150, and a Ford Expedition how do I join this law suit
I have a ford 150 and a Ford Expedition,how do I join this law suit
I have a ford f250 with a 5.4 engine that has 38132 mile on it that needs the engine replaced because the phasers are retarding causing it to loose oil pressure and sometimes stall. The ford dealership and a local garage have both told me the engine needs replacing.
i will still buy a ford over the junk from gm
I have a 2002 expedition that fits this description, how do I join this lawsuit? Thank you.
I have a 2002 Ford Taurus, I have had problems with the engine surging/ accelerating several times. The car is in good condition but I will not drive it because the Ford Dealer in Union City, GA. said they can not find the problem. My Boys are begging to get the car because they see it just sitting in the driveway, I tell them NO because it is a possible death-trap.
I have a 1998 Ford Expedition which slipped from Park to Reverse and LITERALLY ran me over in Oct 2014…9 broken ribs, broken ankle, broken arm. The horrific thing are not my injuries but the fact that I cannot find a lawyer with the brains or guts to take the case one…If you find one please let us know. Im willing to bet I am not the only one this has happened to….but I did survive it. (which I have been told is the good news and the bad news.. OY!
I have a 2006 Ford F150 that has had the transmission fail the shop said a lot of 2006 models have the same problem but Ford had not done anything about it.
How do I find out if I am part of this lawsuit ?