Are You Part of Ford Spark Plug Class Action? Read on…
September 16th, 2011. By AbiK
The video above, which shows some broken Ford spark plugs–or more specifically, broken spark plugs from a 2004 Ford F150 Triton 5.4L V8–also shows what the recent Ford spark plug class action lawsuit is all about. A quick surf around the internet found that Ford owners who’ve had this problem have paid bills of a few hundred dollars to $750 to $4,500 and who knows how much more to get the spark plug problem fixed.
So what’s the deal with the Ford spark plug class action lawsuit? Here’s the lowdown…
Reason for Ford Spark Plug Class Action Lawsuit
The Ford spark plug lawsuit claims that spark plugs in certain Ford models break during replacement. As a result, broken pieces or fragments of the defective spark plugs get stuck in the cylinder head, which has led to expensive repair shop bills in order to remove the broken spark plug pieces and/or repair damage to engines. The Ford spark plug class action lawsuit is a defective product lawsuit.
Ford did issue a Technical Service Bulletin (08-7-6) in 2008 which provided instruction (11 pages!) on how to properly remove the spark plugs.
Ford Models included in the Ford Spark Plug Class Action Lawsuit
The “class” for this lawsuit would include owners of the following Ford, Lincoln and Mercury models:
Ford
- 2005-2008 Mustang
- 2004-2008 F-150
- 2005-2008 Expedition, F-Super Duty
- 2006-2008 Explorer
- F-53 Motorhome Chassis
- 2007-2008 Explorer Sport Trac
Lincoln
- 2005-2008 Navigator
- 2006-2008 Mark LT
Mercury
- 2006-2008 Mountaineer
To File a Ford Spark Plug Class Action Complaint
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Everything is wrong with my expedition 2005
I had a 2001 Triton 5.4L V8 Expedition. I had to replace some of my coil packs at list 6 to 8 times because it was blowing them out of the head. The last time before I sold it one of my spark plugs broke off from a rod or something hitting it and I had to get the whole passenger head replaced for over 2000 dollars. why are 2001’s not listed on this site.
I submitted receipt for replacing my spark plugs on my 2007 Ford F-150 5.4 liter engine several months ago, haven’t heard anything.
Could I have some reply of follow up on my claim ?
The way I understand it there will be a fairness hearing January 25 and if there is no objections the administrators have 45 days to start paying claims
filed my refund request October 27, 2015; what’s the word??????
I am in the same spot. I sent it in, along with all paperwork and nothing has come in the mail yet.
I sent in all the paperwork over 3 months ago and havenot heard a thing It cost me over $1800 to get the broken spark plugs out.
what is status of this lawsuit
I have a f250 and is having problems with misfire, and is ready to get spark plugs replaced, what am I to expect for cost? What am I supposed to do.
Break hell ,spits them out while driving
That is what happened to mine. 2003 expedition 4.6. Spit out the passenger side rear, my mechanic wants to charg me 700 to fix. Why is mine not covered
local shop just just called to inform me that they cannot remove the spark plugs from my 2005 f-150. Plugs are frozen in the head and looks as tho someone attempted to remove them before i bought the truck 16 months ago. This was the message from the local shop.
They can do it but they are going to have to remove the heads it cost me 2600 dollars.
My Ford Expedition spark plugs were extremely difficult to remove
I have not received reply that was sent 11/13/2015 ? I feel this law suit is valid .
Have another ford to add on 2004 ford I had spark plugs done
I would like information to file for my spark plugs refund
Plugs were installed 8/21/2012
I have had the same problem with my plugs. I changed them myself . The only problem that I see is the plugs that I took out that broke during the procedure were the same upgraded plugs that they gave me to replace the old ones. So now what? It took me a total of 8-9 hours with a lisle tool. My pay scale is 38 and hour. Who is going to pay me?
When do I get my refund that I paid to get my plugs changed ? I feel this is a ford problem & the engineering by Ford .
yes i`am part of ford spark plug class action complaint!!!!!!!
Just had the #8 spark plug blow out of the head of my 2005 F-150 4.6 Triton motor, it also blew the coil pack into pieces. Repaired it myself. In parts alone, including the necessary gaskets & fluids was right at $500.00. This should NOT be happening at 120,000 miles!
i have a 2007 ford f-150 lariat with less than 120.000 miles do i take it to the dealership to replace plugs ? who pays for it?
I have a 2005 ford expedition. The mechanic tried taking off the spark plugs and broke one off. Now he tells me coil #2 is bad. Could this be from the spark plug breaking off? How do I get part of the lawsuit?
I have a Ford F-150 that bucks on exceleration got it repaired 4 years ago and
Now it’s doing it again is that the spark plug issue insurance payed 2000 and I paid 2000 ugh love my truck but I donor want to put another 4000 dollars into it
My F150 done the same thing. You have a bad coil I wouldn’t replace just one do them all. I bought a set of 8 for 200 do on line. They were fairly easy to replace. No more bucking. Hope this help.
Mine is also a lariat
Broken sparkplug 2005 ford Expedition
I send in all the paperwork months ago – still waiting
I have a 2001 Ford f-250 Super duty. I have had 5 plugs-coils packs pop out of the head which cost me $550 per incident to be fixed. Is Ford compensating for this ? If so whats the next step??????
Just turned 100,000 miles and after consulting mechanic at Ford dealer couldn’t believe the price and that with if they didn’t break. This is not right.
I’m here AGAIN!!! 1 1/2 years ago I replaced plugs and coil packs. 2 broke then had to pay $300 to get em out. Now I’m back again doing the same thing!!
You should try replacing your coil packs first,You can get them from SUMMIT racing parts for 200 dollars,I did that to my 2006 expedition when it started runnig like crap, Runs great now
I sent paperwork to you and a copy of the paid bill, months have gone by why haven’t I hear from the company?
Who take care this s–t? You have all paperwork and we don’t get anything, who is in charge?
Go girl
Had to replace my plugs in my 07 F150 at 78000 Miles one was broken
I have a 2000 ford does a
Same thing spits them out luckly . Why are the 2000 not included . Wll anyone that is not included i hav an attroney that is willing to start one if there is not a lawyer has one started ! Email me at PLEASE PUT FORD PUGS IN SUBJECT LINE THANKS
I’ve also submitted a claim and have heard nothing. I’ve given copies of my invoice for my 05 f150 coil/plug replacement performed at the dealership. It’d be nice to receive a status update or something
just wondering if there is any news
I sent all the paper work in from AAMCO regarding them having to replace my spark plugs which cost me over a $1300.00 and have not heard back from Ford, I sent a copy of the bill and what the mechanic Stating that the plugs all broke when he tryied to extract them, What do I need to do now, I sent everything in 2015
Need to know where to take the spark plug to get my money back
I e-mailed twice to ford with paper work for my 2006 Ford Expedition plug replacement and also just mail a letter with all documents certified signature request so they can’t say they never got it, It cost me $2,28.74 for this work, $1,200 to extract the broken plugs, and $153.00 for motor craft plugs .
I sent in my receipt and filled out all the paperwork I just wanted to find out when I was going to get payment back or what was going on could someone please contact me and let me know what’s going on 727-423-5985 or you can contact me on my email address which is Sean Turow at gmail.com
we also are waiting 2 hear anything about when our refund is going 2 get to us . anytime now!
yes i sent in my paper work i just wanted to fine out what going on !!!!
The problem with the lawsuit is the refund only applies to those who had the plugs done at a shop or dealership. If you did it yourself ,the cost is on you. My last Ford.
I had my plugs done at a shop & have not a reply as to why or if I will receive any compensation .
This problem would not have made my father in law happy as he worked for Ford aprox. 30 yrs. & died 2000 . His wife is in a nursing home & helps my children & myself purchase Ford vehicles .
I would hope Ford will make it right with all owners who had spark plug problems & if not we should put a sign on our vehicle about what we have goon through.
The plugs I took out are the redesigned plugs they want you to install? Now what?
My 2002 Mustang Gt 4.6 liter, splits plugs our like they were candy, I get one repaired, at the cost of 3-5 hundred dollars, then another one comes out. Why wasn’t this year covered in the recall? Is their any other avenue that I can have my car repaired, instead of just out of my pocket? I am just waiting on the next one, any day now.
Sincerely,
Larry Simpson
I had my plugs done 6 mo. ago. I sent all needed documentation.I have not heard anything yet??
I have a 2006 Ford Expedition XLT SP. I bought my Ford December 17, 2015. I love it but about two weeks later I began to hear a slight pinging noise and at times it would stop but the third week stopping by my son’s house he told me I better get it checked out because it sounded like a lifter and could cause major problems if I let it go. So Feb 3, 2016 I took it in thinking that the warranty would take care of it. Well I got a call that my Expedition was ready and the bill was $720. and the warranty doesn’t cover spark plugs, it was one spark plug #8. Three weeks later I started hearing a ping same on the left side same as the last time but this time the ping starts and stops they told me to bring it back but if its another plug it’s another $700. Can someone please tell me if this is going to be a constant issue with the plugs because I don’t have a money tree growing in my house.
I’ve got a 05 f150 started with the coil pack problem witch led me to the spark plugs all breaking off this was with less then 100,000 miles. Now with 139,000 motor is locked up timeing chain tensioners blown the seals broke the plastic chain guides and cloged the pick-up tube in the oil pan spun 2 rod bearings. F*CK!
Holding on to my spark plugs and wondering where to take them
I have 2008 navigator, bought used with 12000 mi in 2010. Just changed plugs and put in new coils. 6 out of 8 broke. Bought lisle tool didn’t work by itself, rented tool from autozone, that had a tap to thread broken piece of plug to extract it. Used lisle tool to push in ceramic on plug to allow for tap thread. Bought new sp 515 plugs on eBay for 71 dollars. It’s key to use compressed air from compressor to blow out cylinder hole several times during removal. It took me 2 1/2 days and lots of patience. Everything is ok so far. I didn’t torque new plugs, just tightened with muscle. Cost me 250 with plugs, coils, and lisle tool. I put anti seize on new plugs. I’ll keep my fingers crossed that I don’t have any issues. I feel bad for people who can’t do it themselves and have to pay ransoms to dealers and mechanics. I am in on the lawsuit but haven’t heard back from anyone. May God bless you all.
I filed a claim several months ago. I haven”t heard anything. Has it been settled ? How much are people getting back from Ford if it has been settled?
I just bought a 2008 Ford 150 and blew a spark plug. Have had wrecker take to Stanley Ford in Gilmer Texas. Waiting on cost estimate and am not happy with situation. Ford should have a recall on everyone of those engines..
We have a 2008 expedition tat has over 27500 miles on it. In Oct of 2015 I blew up and we took it to our mechanic. He said it was the plugs. When he took them our the were burned completely up. It cost us $1440.00 to get it replaced. We filed a claim and sent the reciept. We have heard nothing. Is this how afford treats their loyal customers? If so this’ll be our last Ford
I submitted receipt for replacing spark plugs on our F350 super duty several months ago haven’t heard anything. Could I have some reply of follow up on my claim please thanks
I put in a claim about six months ago for reimbursement and I still haven’t got a reply
just blew out #3 on my 1998 triton with 105000 how do i join class action , cuz I think im going to dealer tomorrow$$$$$$$$$$
We submitted a claim last year, but had another incident, and repair. How do we submit additional bills since we haven’t heard anything from the first submission.
Sent in claim #MI3680095 , Nov 30,th 2015 and all the proof of payment and have not heard anything. HOW CAN I GET AN UPDATE ON MY CLAIM???????
I submitted receipt in 2015 for my 2007 f 150 truck for replacing spark plugs have not heard anything yet can you give me a reply please thank you