Sarah Mirando  |  May 19, 2011

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FordA class action lawsuit filed in Texas District Court accuses Ford Motor Co. of profiting off of defective spark plugs.

Plaintiff Joshua Brewer claims in the Ford spark plug class action lawsuit that he purchased a 2006 Ford F150 that had defective sparks that cannot be readily removed when they need to be replaced. The class action lawsuit claims that when the defective spark plugs are removed, it causes damage to the spark plug and to the engine because part of the plug remains in the cylinder head.

Brewer alleges in the Ford defective spark plug class action that the defect has resulted in class members spending excessive amounts of money to change out spark plugs. Brewer says he was charged $800 to change out five spark plugs in his F150, nearly three times the normal cost of replacement.

Ford is accused in the class action lawsuit of not conducting sufficient recalls, failing to disclose known defects in the engines, failing to effectively repair or replace the engines or parts, and failing to reimburse.

The affected Ford vehicles that contain the allegedly defective Ford spark plugs include:

  • 2005-2008 Ford Mustang
  • 2004-2008 Ford F-150
  • 2005-2008 Ford F-Super Duty Expedition
  • 2006-2008 Ford Explorer
  • F-53 Ford Motorhome Chassis
  • 2007-2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  • 2005-2008 Lincoln Navigator
  • 2006-2008 Lincoln Mark LT
  • 2006-2008 Mercury Mountaineer

 

The Ford spark plug class action lawsuit is seeking damages for out-of-pocket expenses related to the cost to replace the spark plugs, deductibles paid when repairs were covered by warranty, diminution in value of the subject vehicles, economic losses, attorney’s fees, interest and court costs. It is alleging negligence, breach of implied warranty of merchantability, breach of express warranty and unjust enrichment against Ford.

The case is Joshua Brewer v. Ford Motor Co., Case No. 1:11-cv-00222, Eastern District of Texas, Beaumont Division.

UPDATE: On June 5, 2015, Ford agreed to pay $2.2 million to settle the spark plug defect class action lawsuit.

UPDATE 2: Claim filing instructions for the Ford spark plug class action settlement are now available! Click here or visit www.FordSparkPlugSettlement.com for details.

125 thoughts onDefective Ford Spark Plug Class Action Lawsuit

  1. Ososo Osuagwu says:

    I have Ford f150 5triton i bought from USA through auction sales 2013. The truck is something else until few months ago when the engine started to misfire and embark on changing the spark plugs. I did a lot of research on how to remove it but unfortunately all the 8 plugs got defragmented with various parts. I ordered for broken spark plugs extraction kits the truck has been down for a month while looking for best way to get the plugs out.

  2. Dean Rogers says:

    I’ve been waiting since 2015 to get my pay and I still have not got paid

  3. Jason Berneski says:

    I had a 2004 Ford f 150. The engine started to sound rough. So l wanted to have the plugs replaced and I was told that you would have to sign a waiver before you can have the work done. This because the spark plugs are known to break off in the cylinder head and once that happens, you will have to spend up to $3500 to have the top part of the engine rebuilt. The dealership told me that Ford is aware of this but is not willing to do anything about it, so they ( the dealership) will not take responsibility for the damage. I had to get rid of the vehicle. It is a shame that Ford refused to take responsibility for their failure deliver a quality, safe reliable vehicle.

  4. Lisa Bertl says:

    I have a 2009 Ford F150 that had the same issue and I now have a Engine that needs to be replaced because part of the broken plug went into the engine. Yet Ford says it is Only to model year 2008. Any one else have issues with plugs in 2009?

  5. Heartsill Gilbreth says:

    Never got my check yet I have been waiting for 2 years almost !

  6. George Haas says:

    Hey when am going to be getting my money? I am down and out Veteran! I really think this is taking way to long as i paid the 1200.00 in February of 2014 i need something now. george haas
    (906) 360-6170 tatt2n59@yahoo.com

    1. Bryan says:

      George did you ever get paid?
      I feel Ford didn’t pay enough money for this lawsuit. There are so many of these defective vehicles out there that 2.2 million will just be chump change. Ford got off easy.

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