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Ford Motor Company (NASDAQ: F) has been hit with a federal class action lawsuit that claims its 2005-2011 Ford Focus vehicles have a suspension defect that causes their tires to wear out unevenly and prematurely, leading the cars to drift dangerously on slick roads. The Ford Focus class action claims Ford knew about the suspension defect as early as 2005, but refuses to honor the vehicles’ warranties.
Ford Focus Suspension Defect Class Action Lawsuit
By Sarah Pierce
Ford Motor Company (NASDAQ: F) has been hit with a federal class action lawsuit that claims its 2005-2011 Ford Focus vehicles have a suspension defect that causes their tires to wear out unevenly and prematurely, leading the cars to drift dangerously on slick roads. The Ford Focus class action claims Ford knew about the suspension defect as early as 2005, but refuses to honor the vehicles’ warranties.According to the Ford Focus class action lawsuit, Ford Focus cars from the 2005-2011 model years contain one or more design and/or manufacturing defects that affect the vehicle’s alignment and causes “catastrophic tire failure.”
The Ford Focus suspension defect not only creates an “extremely rough ride” and “exceptionally loud noise” while driving, but also presents a safety hazard and “unreasonably dangerous” driving conditions because it causes drivers to lose control on wet or snow-covered roads, the class action lawsuit states.
Ford is accused of knowing about the Ford Focus suspension defect since at least 2005, but of continually failing to repair and/or replace the defective components or the damaged tires under warranty, despite the fact that the defect manifests itself during the warranty period.
The Ford Focus suspension defect class action lawsuit is brought on behalf of anyone who purchased or leased a 2005 through 2011 Ford Focus in California and who currently resides in the United States. It is seeking damages and disgorgment of profits for Class Members, in addition to a court order requiring Ford to repair the defective suspensions in the Ford Focus vehicles.
A copy of the Ford Focus Suspension Defect Class Action Lawsuit can be read here.
The case is Margie Daniel, et al. v. Ford Motor Company, Case No. 11-cv-02890, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, Sacramento Division.
UPDATE 2: On Sept. 23, 2016, a California federal judge certified a proposed Class of Ford Focus owners whose vehicles allegedly suffered from a rear suspension defect that caused tires to wear down prematurely.
Updated June 29th, 2013
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32 thoughts onFord Focus Suspension Defect Class Action Lawsuit
I have a 2009 Focus that I bought with 6500 miles on it. the first set of tires wore out at 19000 miles. Then I put used tires on it and now i have 35000 miles on it and need another set ouf tires. they wear pretty even till almost nbald but on the very inside it is worn down to there is no rubber left. I would not even get this many miles out of the tires if i did not rotate them regularly. The car rides rougher as the tires wear down and the control is also worstened the more the tires wear.Please add me to you list this is a problem that ford should fix.I am not happy about this tire problem. Jerry
I also have problems with wires being eaten by squirrels because the bottom of the car is easy access for the critters to get into. I have had wires and insulation and of my 2011 ford focus eaten thru and replaced more than 6 times. I have tried everything to prevent this but it’s becoming huge issue because my insurance is not continuing coverage. We are talking around $1700 already spent. I need a lawyer to help me with this issue. I am 83 year old woman who essentially does not have the where with all to do this alone. Please contact me on 301-740-9991 or above email address.
I have a 2011 Ford Focus SE that lives up to the name-“fix or repair daily.” I put new tires on before 30K miles. Am still having problems. Ford tells me its my tires–NOT. I’ve been fighting with them for months about the front end of the vehicle. The transmission has been repaired once and rebuilt last month. Oh, they tell me the bad noise I hear when it’s raining is humidity build up on my brakes. Come on, this noise is relatively new and I promise it was driven in the rain prior to the fall of 2012 when these problems really reared their ugly heads.I’ve been to the dealership in my hometown and in a city just over 100 miles away, and except for the trans, they all say “tires.” The issues are numerous. The car isn’t even worth what I owe on it. So much for “buying American.”
yeah info on this would be nice. i have a 2008 tat will be on it’s fourth set of tire at 65,000 miles. i won’t let anyone else drive this car because of how the suspension affects handling.
Is there a class action lawsuit that Canadians can join?
I have a Ford Focus 2010. I just purchased new Michelin tires. I could not see the top of the head on Lincoln when I tested my old tires (on the outside part) but decided to buy new tires prior to winter. When they removed the tires we discovered that the inside of all 4 tires were VERY worn and wavy looking VERY dangerous!!! I just had an oil change at Koon Ford and they recommended I buy tires before winter but didn’t tell me about the unusual wear! They’ve never acknowledged that the tires had excessive wear on the inside when I get the 30 point check! Also, they supposedly rotated them! What can I do about this?
How do I join this class action suit?
I am a vendor I drive over 600 miles per week. contantley buying tires and alignments noe suspinsion. please contact me 540 2397865. rebecca jarrell doss
hi- i have a 2010 focus.i am continuosly putting tires on it. i called ford they said they had no complaints.im in the process of turning them in to the lemon law.i just put all 4 tie rod ends and brackets for the stabilizer bar-lower control arm.its only going to get worse.i have 59000 miles on it.i have gone through 3 sets of tires.we were strictly ford buyers but are done now.what gets me is when they lie to me. reading the net im not alone.i need everyone owning a ford focus to report this to the bbb.or call1-877-575-3666 for the lemon law.thank you.
We owned a 2010 focus SEL and argued with Ford for 12 months that there was a major problem. Sent approx 75 pages to Ford and finally got them to take the car back. Lost money in this hunk of junk. Dealer denied anything wrong with the car and actually lamed tires and rims several times. We. Purchased different rims from the dealer and Micheline winter tires. Same god awful vibration between 80 and 110 kms an hr. second dealer changed axle but no difference in vibration. At 1200 kms one year after purchase short of threatening legal action Ford sat down with us. Gave me $15000 for the car when book value was 16900
I have an 09 Focus and I have had 2 new sets of tires on it – not including the ones it came with! Also, I purchased a 2005 ZX3 for my son a few years and ago and totaled it citing that the car just lost control and slammed into a telephone pole. Now I am wondering…….