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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
I own 1 2004 and 2 2005 f650 pro loaders, I have had this problem with all of them. would really like in on the suit. very expensive fixes. very unreliable trucks.
Replaced EGR 4 injectors and each time said it was fixed. Drive-ability issues continue. Loosing power esp under load or highway speeds. I have had it there twice. $5000 dollars. It wont even go around the block now. I checked the midship filter and found it FULL of paint flakes. I am buying an aluminum tank to solve the issue. Please include me in the class action suit.
I WOULD ALSO like info on joining this lawsuit . metsin032000@yahoo.com
I own 3 F550 trucks. I replaced one tank already due to delaminationon. How do I join the class action lawsuit thanks
I have a 1999 F 350 SD and same problem. Have been to three dealers and they all said we have no idea what is wrong. Now I find out about the class action lawsuit. I know these dealers knew what was wrong with the truck.
2002e350 diesel van, my tank is letting silver paint plug my filters. It cost me lots of money to get to this point. Is ford still liable thru class action lawsuit?
2002 E-350 DITTO!
Have a 2004 f-550 with this tank issue have replaced one 3 years ago now having same problem.How to I get in on this lawsuit?Any help is appreciated.
Owner of a Ford E550 2002 with a defective fuel tank.
I me and a co worker both have 2002 E-350’s and had this problem why arent these models included on the suit!?!