Ford Fuel Efficiency Class Action Lawsuit Overview:
- Who: Customers filed a class action lawsuit against Ford Motor Company.
- Why: Customers claim Ford misled members of the public about the fuel consumption of its new model year 2013-14 vehicles.
- Where: The class action lawsuit was certified by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
A Ford fuel efficiency class action lawsuit is set to head for trial after a court ruling.
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has ordered the issuance of a certification notice to individuals across Canada who purchased or leased model year 2013-14 Ford vehicles, readying a class action lawsuit targeting Ford Motor Company for trial.
Customers’ filed the class action lawsuit against Ford in 2016, arguing the company misled the public by making false and deceptive statements regarding the fuel consumption of its model year 2013-14 vehicles, reports Law Times.
Customers’ are seeking to represent a Class of both individuals and corporations who purchased or leased the affected model year 2013-14 Ford vehicles.
Class Action Lawsuit Certified By Ontario Superior Court In 2018
The Superior Court certified the class action lawsuit in December 2018, reports Law Times. The certification notice will now give potential Class Members the opportunity to opt-out of being part of the complaint.
Customers, meanwhile, argue Ford’s allegedly false statements violated Ontario’s Competition Act and Consumer Protection Act.
A similar class action lawsuit was filed against Ford in 2019 by drivers who claim the company artificially inflated the fuel efficiency on some of its trucks, in order to entice drivers into purchasing the vehicles.
The plaintiff in that complaint claimed Ford would incorrectly program the dynamometer used to test a vehicles’ fuel efficiency in order to make them appear more fuel efficient than they actually were.
Ford US acknowledged that it was being investigated by the Securities and Exchange Commission over its fuel efficiency testing, according to the complaint.
Another class action lawsuit was filed against Ford in 2020 by a customer claiming the company misrepresented the fuel economy in some of its vehicles.
The plaintiff in the complaint also alleged the company installed an emissions cheating device in its 2019 Ford Rangers and possibly in its F-150 series trucks.
Have you purchased or leased a model year 2013-14 Ford vehicle? Let us know in the comments!
The plaintiffs are represented by Robins Appleby LLP and McKenzie Lake Lawyers LLP.
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20 thoughts onFord Fuel Efficiency Class Action Notice Certified, Set for Trial
I own a 2013 Ford f150 I had papers sent saying the fuel mileage was incorrect and that I’m in a lawsuit against this company. My Ford has the 5L coyote engine it’s shit on fuel.
Please add me to this class action lawsuit Ford Focus 2014
I’m curious on any updates with this. I received a letter a few years ago saying I was part of this claim and haven’t heard anything since.
I was happy to hear sadly that I wasn’t the only one having these issues with my gas mileage.
i have a 2014 ford escape and complained all the time about how hard it was on gas. their answer to me was “i was the only one who is having this problem and there is nothing they can do about it.” hopefully something comes out of this suit.
I bought a brand new 2013 Ford Fusion back then.
I own a 2013 ford 150 fx4
I purchased a 2014 ford fx4 and still currently own it. It would be interesting to see what comes out of this.
They claim to have a 57 liter fuel tank in them. That is what it says in their brochure and till today it still says that. I cannot put more than 46 liters of fuel in my tank. I hope something comes out of this. If this was the case i would have no bought this vehicle.