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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
I have the same situation as described above with my 2005 F250. It had about 70,000 on it when diagnosed. Ford advised me to drive it till I can’t and then buy a Chevy.
I am very disppointed that a judge would rule in Fords favor. I budgeted and kept low mileage on this truck so I could use it for just hauling for many years to come.
Ford got big bucks guess Thay can buy judges I’m stuck now with a 2010 f150 5.4 triton bought it with 50 thousand miles on it got it 2 years ago wish i would have been told about this I’m sure the dealership knew it’s always screw the working man no justice
Doesn’t mean you cannot sue individually. I’m in the process of getting it started. Been through 2 motors and so has people in my community
Seen your post and I’m on my second engine in my 08 f250 with the 5.4 and now looking at a third let me know if you want help
My 2006 F-150 5.4 3 valve had pecking noises at 50,100 mile sent to repair shop, they used after market phasers new chains etc 1585.00… 200 miles later same problem has been setting not driving for almost a year I have owned New ford tricks starting back in 1997, 4 th. one never had issues like this. I will never own another Ford truck….Ford knew there was problems, and even the oil pump not pushing enough oil…….
Same here mine is a 2010 f-250 with 68 thousand first time they went out 42 thou. now the new ones have ONLY 23 thousand. FRICKEN JUNK.
My 2010 Lincoln Navigator with 5.4 eng & 157000 miles was loosing power & starting to hesitate pulling into traffic took it in to shop was told that I needed a new Engine. Could run $5000 to $7000 dollars
It has always been serviced by the dealer always the best oil. If someone starts a new Lawsuit against Ford count me in
Are you still interested in a class action?
My son may be. He’s got a Lincoln an been having all sorts of cam phaser /spark plug issues . He knows he needs an engine.
myemail gboydf150@gmail.com ford f150 5,4 doing the same thing how do i get invold in law suite how do i get involed in law suite
Did anyone contact you on how to get involved? I have an 07 5.4
I have an ‘07 that needs new cam phasers and possibly an engine. I’m still paying on the stupid truck but it sits in my yard now. Let me know if anyone has another lawsuit stating cause I’ll definitely jump in.
Had to replace my 5.4 on my ‘10 F150 due to a defective oiling system. Cost me $8,000 with labor. Crickets from Ford.
We should all get together and do something against ford cause is costing us a lot of money right now my truck is at the shop it will cost me 2300 to replace timing chains
I have a 07 F150 Lariat 5.4 Liter Triton. Lost power the first time cost me $2000. to fix. This time not only did it lose power but the 4 wheel drive was trying to engage while doing 55-65 mph on highway. Mechanic said it’s timing chain, replaced timing chainssss!!! Nope!!! Oh it’s VCT Solenoids, replaced Solenoidssss! Nope!! After almost $5000. worth of repair in a year and a half..Then really starting running bad looked like motor was trying to jump out of hood.. Back to mechanic Oh you just need a new motor!! Oh that’s it well let me just crap another 3-4 grand for a new motor!!!! Any help would be great!! I’ve always loved and owned Ford but this truck has been a NIGHTMARE!!!!
My truck is a 2005 ford 150 3 valve with cam phases .
Mechanic is telling me I need a new motor .
How do I get I evolved in the lawsuit
This isn’t just happening on Ford trucks. My 2008 Ford Edge LTD same issue which led to me having no choice but to repaid engine, trans, oil & fuel system, alternator, etc. BS!
Purchased a 2014 in November of 2016 with 32,000 miles. In November 2017 the engine and one of the trubos blew up and left my son on the side of the highway. It took just over three months to get it approved to be replaced through our extended warranty. Prior to this, we had taken the truck in multiple times for a noise in the motor and rough driving. The only answer we received was that nothing could be found. Also had to put on three sets of tires and multiple alignments. Now May of 2018, 2 months of driving the truck with a new motor the truck is back in the shop with the drive shaft broke in half and terrible noises in the rear end. Now waiting to see what our cost will be because the truck is no longer under any type of warranty. We have had the truck a year and a half and only got to drive the truck for 7 months. Let a complaint with Ford Motor but now response and no response from the dealership. Wish this would fall under the Louisiana Lemon Law!