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Case ID: 2698 | Automotive | 09/16/2003
A nationwide class action has been filed against Ford Motor Company on behalf of owners of vehicles manufactured from 1996 to 2001 alleging that the company manufactured certain engines using an inherently defective intake manifold in violation of the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. The action seeks disgorgement of any profits that Ford made in the sale of autos that are affected and a recall of all vehicles that have not been repaired.
The action alleges that the intake manifolds were manufactured with a plastic first runner or coolant crossover that fails at engine operating temperatures, causing the manifold to crack, and in some cases, making the engine seize. Allegedly, Ford learned of the defect and recalled vehicles purchased by fleet consumers, but left individual consumers suffer the risks of foreseeable engine failures. The proposed class is composed of all persons in the U.S., U.S territories, and Canada, who own a Ford auto that has a composite or plastic intake manifold as previously described at the date of any eventual judgment in the action, and all persons who owned such a car and were forced to pay to replace the intake manifold because it failed or was in danger of failing. The following Ford automobiles equipped with Ford's 4.6 Liter, V-8 SOHC engine may contain a defective engine manifolds: Mercury Grand Marquis (1996-2001), Ford Mustang (1996-2001), Ford Explorer (1996-2001), Ford Crown Victoria (1996-2001), Lincoln Town Car (1996-2001), Mercury Cougar (1996-1997), and Ford Thunderbird (1996-1997). At Lawcash.com, it is our goal to keep you informed about important legal cases, class actions and settlements. Our lawyers offer free legal evaluations in tort cases, class actions, personal injury, and other lawsuits because we are dedicated to helping you resolve your legal complaints. Other Automotive Cases of Interest A lawyer in the town of Girard, Ohio has gotten the ball rolling on a possible class action against pesky traffic cameras. The attorney handling the case said he requested owners of cars photographed speeding by the camera be issued warnings rather than fines until his case is litigated. A class action has been filed against Shell Oil Company, Motiva Enterprises, LLC, and several other affiliated companies on behalf of persons who purchased sulfur-tainted gasoline from Florida gas stations that were supplied by Shell Oil or Motiva during May 2004. The gasoline causes fuel gauges to stop functioning, and may cause other unknown problems. Jackson County Circuit Judge Marco Roldan approved a $33 million dollar settlement, which endeds four years of contentious litigation with Mitsubishi Motors North America Inc., DaimlerChrysler Corp. and DaimlerChrysler Motors Co. LLC of Delaware.
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