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Ford Duratec Water Pump Defect Class Action Lawsuit Overview:
- Who: A judge has certified a class action lawsuit that alleges certain Ford vehicles contain a water pump defect that can cause catastrophic engine failure.
- Why: The water pump defect allegedly causes coolant to leak into other parts of the engine, damaging other components and potentially causing engine failure.
- Where: The Ford class action lawsuit was filed in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has granted class action status to a lawsuit alleging certain Ford vehicles have defective water pumps that can cause engine failure.
Engine failure allegedly occurs when the water pumps leak coolant into other parts of the engine, damaging other components.
Most of the affected Ford vehicles reportedly have the Duratec V6 engine.
The Ford class action lawsuit alleges the following vehicles contain defective water pumps:
- 2007-2018 Ford Edge
- 2011-2019 Ford Explorer
- 2009-2019 Ford Flex
- 2010-2012 Ford Fusion
- 2011-2012 Ford Fusion Sport
- 2013-2019 Ford Police Interceptor
- 2013-2019 Ford Police Interceptor Utility
- 2008-2019 Ford Taurus
- 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X
- 2009-2016 Lincoln MKS
- 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental
- 2010-2019 Lincoln MKT
- 2007-2018 Lincoln MKX
- 2007-2016 Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ
- 2008-2009 Mercury Sable
Class members of the Ford class action lawsuit include anyone in Canada who owned or leased one of the affected vehicles on or before June 8, 2021, and had a water pump that failed, causing the vehicle to sustain damage. Ford owners and lessees whose vehicles sustained damage and caused them to suffer personal injury are also included in the lawsuit.
Ford Water Pump Defect Class Action Lawsuit Background
Plaintiffs Kimberley Carter, Keith Halliday and Deonarine Phagoo filed the Ford water pump class action lawsuit, alleging the water pumps in the affected Ford vehicles are defective and leak coolant into other engine parts and damage engine components.
The Ford water pump defect can cause catastrophic engine failures, the Ford class action lawsuit alleges.
The court dismissed some claims from the proposed Ford class action lawsuit before granting certification, including claims of negligent manufacturing and failure to warn. The judge also removed Ford Credit Canada Limited as a defendant.
The Ford class action lawsuit will include a negligence in design claim for vehicles equipped with a Ford Duratec V6 water pump that caused engine damage or injured the vehicle owner.
A similar Ford Duratec class action lawsuit was filed in the United States, but a judge dismissed that case after finding the plaintiffs failed to adequately show Ford knowingly sold vehicles with defective parts.
Do you own one of the vehicles allegedly affected by the Ford water pump defect? Tell us about your experience in the comments below!
The plaintiffs are represented by Koskie Minsky LLP.
The Ford Water Pump Defect Class Action Lawsuit is Carter, et al. v. Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited, et al., CV-19-612148-00CP, in the Ontario Canada Superior Court of Justice.
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244 thoughts onFord Water Pump Defect Class Action Lawsuit Gets Certified
I have a 2010 ford edge 3.5L SEL, last week while driving my car on the highway, I smelled antifreeze, noticed engine running hot, as I signaled to pull over, the engine stalled at highway speeds. I was able to get car safely stopped on shoulder of the road. What an experience. Had CAA tow to the garage. Mechanic said the water pump is leaking, which they usually replace timing chain when replacing the water pump. Approximately $3100.00 to repair.
I’m on disability and can’t afford to repair my car. I am very fortunate that I wasn’t in an accident when the engine stalled out at highway speeds due to the water pump malfunction.
Just told I have water pump issues on my 2016 Ford Explorer 3.5 engine. My regular mechanic said it was expensive and sent me to another mechanic. $1000 -2000
I have a Ford Edge 2013 SEL 3.5L, I recently had a cooling water leak behind the alternator, I am also guessing this water pump issue. The cost of the repair is approximately $2,500. Any advice will be helpful.