Ford Gas Tank Class Action

 

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A class action has been filed alleging defects causing gas tank delamination and engine problems.  Here are excerpts from the complaint.   

Plaintiffs Galo Coba and Coba Landscaping and Construction, Inc., bring this action  individually and on behalf all Class Members, i.e., persons in the United States who  purchased or leased any 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; 1 999-2008 Ford F-350 SD; 2003, 2005-2008 Ford F-440 SD; 2005-2008 F-550 SD; 2004-2008 F-650 SD; or 2004-2008 F-750 SD vehicles (collectively, “Class Vehicles”) manufactured, distributed, and sold by Ford Motor Company. (“Ford” or Defendant”). 

6. Since February 2007, if not before, Defendant knew or should have known that the Class Vehicles and their fuel tanks contain numerous distinct and serious latent  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.

7. The Class Vehicles' fuel tanks and related systems are defective, including but not limited to defects contained in the fuel tank and injection system, because the  interior coating of the tank delaminates under normal use, releasing debris into the fuel system and causing severe downstream problems.

8. The Class Vehicles and their fuel tanks present a safety hazard and are unreasonably dangerous to drivers. Debris from the fuel tanks becomes lodged in the fuel lines and injection systems, which can cause symptoms including but not limited to bucking and kicking, sudden loss of power steering, and sudden stalling. The defect can thereby contribute to traffic accidents, which can result in personal injury. 

9. In addition to these safety hazards, the costs of the Fuel Tank Defect to drivers can be exorbitant because drivers will be required to pay hundreds, and in many instances, thousands of dollars both to diagnose and repair the Fuel Tank Defect and the related damage it causes

 

 

 

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