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A federal class action lawsuit claims multiple year models of Ford E-Series and F-Series pickup trucks have defective fuel tank linings that flake off and clog the fuel system, causing sudden loss of power.
The Ford defective fuel tank class action lawsuit is brought on behalf of all persons in the United States who purchased or leased any of the following Ford pickup trucks:
2004-2007 Ford E-150
2004-2007 Ford E-250
2004-2007 Ford E-350
2004-2007 Ford E-450
1999-2008 Ford F-250 SD
1999-2008 Ford F-350 SD
2003, 2005-2008 Ford F-440 SD
2005-2008 F-550 SD
2004-2008 F-650 SD
2004-2008 F-750 SD
The class action lawsuit claims that since February 2007, if not before, Ford knew that the vehicles listed above and their fuel tanks contain numerous “distinct and serious” design and/or manufacturing defects that cause the inner fuel tank lining to separate and flake off, clogging the fuel systems with tank lining debris and rust, resulting in sudden loss of power to the engine and other critical systems.
Symptoms of the alleged Ford fuel tank defect include, but are not limited to, bucking and kicking, sudden loss of power steering, and sudden stalling, the class action lawsuit says.
As a result, the Class Vehicles and their fuel tanks present a safety hazard and are “unreasonably dangerous to drivers” because the defect can contribute to traffic accidents that can result in personal injury or death, the class action lawsuit says.
In addition to these safety hazards, owners of these Class Vehicles will be required to pay hundreds, and in many instances, thousands of dollars to both diagnose and repair the Ford fuel tank defect and the related damages it causes.
The Ford fuel tank defect class action lawsuit is seeking injunctive relief as well as actual, general, special, incidental, statutory, treble, punitive and consequential damages for the proposed Class of Ford owners.
A copy of the Ford Truck Fuel Tank Defect Class Action Lawsuit can be read here.
The case is Galo Coba v. Ford Motor Company, Case No. 1:33-av-00001, U.S. District Court, New Jersey.
UPDATE: On Sept. 30, 2016, a federal judge granted summary judgment against the plaintiffs on the majority of their claims, a single claim under the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act will remain in the Ford fuel tank defect class action lawsuit.
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52 thoughts onFord Truck Fuel Tank Defect Class Action Lawsuit
Where do I join this group. Just got quoted 8900 dollars to repair fuel system on 07 F-650 with cummins 5.9
current problem with 2005 f350 sd
What about 2003 E350 owners? I have the same problems andd same costs. Can I get involved?
I have a F550 2008 ford diesel truck with 24,000 miles ,the fuel tank rusted and I have to replace the tank,all the fuel filters, fuel pump, fuel injectors. I called Ford and they want to give me $1300.00 of the $8100.00 repair. Can I join the lawsuit. Let me know
Our 2008 F-550 SuperDuty: is currently sitting at Brewster Ford with a delaminating tank. They have quoted us $1,300.00 and I think that is just the cost of the tank. They have also told us Ford will not warranty the Tank. They have already replaced the fuel pump saying it was clogged. The fuel pump they said is covered under our extended warranty policy. Ford will not warranty the tank. What are your recommendations?
My e-350 fork truck needed 2 new gas tanks 30,000 miles apart from the 1st. replacement. There has to be compensation pending. . If anyone has the list of owners as well as updates please inform. Any thing I can do for this class action suit please count me in.
I have a 2004 Ford E-450 Super Duty with a 55 gallon gas tank from ford and is rusting all over the outside of tank and fuel fuel gas is black when changing filter every 1 thousand miles i only have maybe 30 thousand miles on this vehicle i am a contractor and was pull over by truck enforcement in Philadelphia and they pointed this out to me.I was told buy ford dealership this is normal but there’s no rusts on entire truck but gas tank.It’s been to dealer since new for all Maintence DONE I hope there sued for the way they treat there consumers.Count me in Please
Can I join in on the law suit and how
Are there any updates on the ford fuel tank class action suit?
where do I get on this list of owners?
I have a 2000 Jayco Ford E450 V10 with the very same problem. The RV is parked at home and won’t start! I have spent time and money and I still can’t salve my problem. I am trying to get the tank dropped but it is full of fuel. I just got a new 55 gal tank to store the fuel. I’m pissed. How do I get to be involved in this class action lawsuit. I want to be included. I understand that this RV was actually manufactured in 1999.
Hi I amhaving the SAME problem had 4 fuel pumps put in the coach and the tank is rusty Same as yours did you get any help?