Category Archives: Ford
Plaintiffs Seek Class Certification in Ford Transmission Defect Lawsuit
Proposed Classes As set forth in their September 28, 2023, motion, the plaintiffs seek to represent: All persons in Illinois who formerly or currently own or leased one or more 2017-2020 Model Year F-150 truck equipped with a 10R80 10-speed automatic transmission (“Illinois Class”); All persons in California who formerly or currently own or… Read More »
Dodge Ram Powertrain Warranty Lawsuit Ends
A federal judge granted summary judgment for FCA US LLC against a lawsuit challenging a vehicle warranty. As detailed in the court’s June 9, 2022, order, Plaintiff Michael Marksberry bought a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 truck in October 2009 and began hearing a “ticking noise” from the engine in 2016. The dealership diagnosed it… Read More »
Ford Panoramic Sunroof Lawsuit Proceeds to Trial
A lawsuit alleging a defect in Ford panoramic sunroofs can proceed after it partially survived Ford’s motion for summary judgment. The plaintiffs, Jacobs and Jessica Beaty, allege Ford did not disclose a defect in their 2013 Ford Escape panoramic sunroof that caused it to spontaneously shatter. They claim in 2017, Ms. Beaty was driving… Read More »
Ford F-150 Brake Defect Class Certification Proceedings Continue
A federal district court issued a new order amending the terms of class certification in an ongoing class action against Ford Motor Company involving certain Ford F-150 vehicles. As detailed in an earlier April 2022 order from the court, the plaintiffs are buyers and lessees of 2013-2018 F-150 trucks from various states who alleged… Read More »
Ford Water Pump Lawsuit Survives Dismissal
A lawsuit alleging Ford designed or manufactured defective water pumps in Cyclone engines has survived dismissal. The court’s June 2021 order partially denied Ford’s third motion to dismiss the plaintiffs’ third complaint. The plaintiffs own Edges, Tauruses, and Explorers with Cyclone engines. As discussed in the court’s order, the water pump helps keep the… Read More »