I have a Ford Escape 2014 brought brand new only owner, my transmission died at 80k miles. It accuses Ford of selling cars with cracked heads, seals not sealing, and catastrophic engine failures. First coolant hose issues. 2014 Ford Focus. Bought a used 2014 Ford Focus with 75,000 miles on it. She says in February 2017, the sunroof . Now the door handle fell off driver door. My 2014 escape had the same issue last week. The . My transmission and motor is shot in my 2016 Ford Fusion by no fault of my own. What do i do. There is also a noise that comes from somewhere under the steering wheel that the dealership could not fix. Check engine light and Transmission Fault indicator lit up. Four Ford dealers later and they all say at least 5000.00 to fix. Anyone see a common problem here? In a small settlement earlier this year, I received a minimal sum, while my Ford was currently in the shop for yet another replacement in my transmission. What can be done? Had transmissions issues with my 2002 F150 and replaced transmission in my 2005 Expedition at 50,000 miles. 2014 Ford Escape transmission went out no warning. I could of been in an accident on more than one occasion when the car was on highway and it made that shift noise like it was going breakdown out of nowhere!! His tranny had been a problem from day one. period! By submitting your comment and contact information, you agree to receive marketing emails from Top Class Actions regarding this and/or similar lawsuits or settlements, and/or to be contacted by an attorney or law firm to discuss the details of your potential case at no charge to you if you qualify. In November 18, 2021, I was driving and needed to increase speed to get on the highway. They talked me into buying a new car and I had to take the remainder of the debt with me. CONSUMER COMPLAINT BOARDwhere you have a voice. The garage called a Ford dealer and its apparently a known problem. It is not a pretty story, because there are multiple parts that are ordinarily transferred from old motors to the new that simply are not usable (the car only has 101000 miles on it). I have a 2012 Ford Focus, and I have to replace my transmission right now. :(. warranty. I have no idea washy to do or where to turn. I have a 2012 ford fiesta and have been having issues with it for months now, brought it to ford and was told my tcm needed to be updated. Has Ford contacted or responded to you? I would drive away and it would happen. that reports on class action lawsuits, class action settlements, Ive had to replace so much stuff on it but yet still habe alot of problems. I have had nothing but issues. 8 mths later, my car was back at the dealer due to trans issues again. & they need over 20,000 of them. but as Im reading the comments about all the escapes that have also had transmission problems Im wondering if we could also qualify for something? so frustrated, I own a 2014 ford escape . My 2012 Ford Fusion has a transmission that slips & jerks very often & Im fearful that it may go out soon. We are now in the process of having the engine replaced with a new engine at an independent garage that is providing the true story in detail of all the engine defects in the original engine. I filed for this law suit back in 2017 and have been following. It will need another one in the next year. Do i qualify? I keep getting letters from Santander asking me to pay the $12000 by a certain date, (usually the date is a week from the mailing date, when they want their payment in full). Ford owners even filed lawsuits related to bubbling in their vehicles' paint. We have the 1.6 2013 ford escape EcoBoost. 2021 . 2015 Ford Escape, my transmission just stopped working while out of town. 120000 when transmission was put in. After having it updated the same issues were occurring, brought it back and was told i need a whole new TCM. Shes a student, loves this car and has worked her butt off to get it. I was left stranded with my 2015 Ford focus. U.S. District Judge Lucy H. Koh determined that plaintiffs had not brought their implied warranty claims too late, as Ford had argued. I need explanation. Had my 2014 ford escape fora few years and had problems with my transmission for years not sure what to do about it but it wont accelerate hood and going up hill is very jumpy. Same thing here with my 2015 Ford Escape 1.6 Replaced the bushing still died on highway twice almost killed. Very scary with a 2 and 3 year old in the car. I had it towed to ford service dept only to tell me my warrenty expired months before bringing it in. The owner of the Ford dealership here, Shane Collins even called me to let me know he would not be paying for my transmission. Im so fustraited.help! It is now going to cost $5,500 dollars for a rebuilt one. I was paying on the car, still owe about $12,000. Had tranny replaced along with the seals at around $2k+. Since this is Fords fault they should fix the problem that we all paid for . I was told they were slammed and would give me a call and it has been 2 days and no call.. Ive taken it to them before a few months ago for the same reason and they said they reset the control module but it still had issues. Have To pay 6000 for new transmission. It just went in again to get clutch replaced. So another thing Im supposed to be understanding of. Its sad that so many others are experiencing this too. 2015 Ford Escape transmission in the Ford vehicles caused them to slip, buck, jerk, and suddenly accelerate then the transmission died while on the highway. 2014 Ford Focus has been in the shop I am not able to drive the Escape in the home garage without raising the rpm. Ford did issue a Technical Service Bulletin (08-7-6) in 2008 which provided instruction (11 pages!) Boytalk about panic! The shop said it costs more than it is worth. neveragainford. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured August 18, 2006, through September 11, 2010. nkt driveable. My wifes 2014 Ford Escape just had the transmission fail. Etc. Had a 2014 Ford Escape and had to pay for a new transmission and it needed a new engine. I own a 2011 Ford Focus its had problem after problem. ?? 3 months later I had to replace the ptu! & Im at the end of the list. I had a 2013 ford focus that had same problem with slipping transmission. Top Class I dont mind them paying for a repair. Hi I purchased a 2015 ford focus se and it has been having these problems . Ford Flex PTU class action. As I recall, it was taken to the dealer at least two or three times for various transmission related problems. 10 posts Page 1 of 1. jasonj73 Posts: 25 . I have a 2012 Ford Focus, we have taken it to the dealer three times the transmission issues, yesterday they told us it would be 2000+ to fix. I hope they hold the end of there bargin and get the amount my paperwork quotes, so I can put it down on a new car This has been a nightmare and all I have received is a bunch of reports but no money.! Please help. Took car to my local Ford Dealership to see about putting it in shop, found out there it was the TCM and it is under recall along with the transmission shudder. I have a 2007 ford an have had the same problem but i am from alabama .the dealer in my area has a recall on my car but because of this problem my car has been setting . Its dangerous and have to go back to get that fixed now too. Brand new. I bought the car used, from a ford dealer. Next, I took the car to dealership as I knew there was a serious issue with the car. Now need total transmission replacement. I live on $800 a month & dont have any money at all to get it fixed. I purchased a certified used 2013 Ford Escape and within three days the backup camera was inverted (upside down)and the transmission was jerkng and slow to change with speed at 50 mph. The car still looks brand new. i cant afford it, 2013 Ford Fusion trans went I got the run around at the in Ca until the mileage reach 100,00 told me they had to replace it 5000 I couldnt afford that I was offered a new car but still had to pay for the old 2013 along with the new 2016 by the way whos transmission went out also but replaced now to date the replacement has gone out 2021. I have a 2013 Ford Focus Hybrid whose transmission needed be replaced, due to these exact same problems. My whole savings gone. How can I get it fixed? They have to replace the clutch again at 1900.00, plus rental car expenses as they have had the car since 4/11. I believe the transmission was built to be a manual and they took a shortcut to turn the manual into an automatic and screwed over their customers by cutting corners and pinching pennies. On August 29th, my husband, myself and a cousin of my husbands were coming back from eating dinner, as my husband exited the highway (thank god), the car lost acceleration, then the car lanced forward and we almost hit the car in front of us, followed by the sound that the car gives when there is an issue stating service transmission soon, by the grace of God we got the car home and into the driveway, where it has been sitting for the past couple of days as my husband is a mechanic and the cost of replacing or rebuilding is $3,500 to $5,500. It is alleged that the Ford Escape may contain a design defect causing it to be predisposed to transmission slippage, premature clutch wear, overheating . I had to call a tow and decided to just tow it to Ford. According to the complaint, forceful application of the vehicle's brakes may not be effective should an open throttle event occur. It will not go into drive, and when it finally does, it lurches forward. Is my wifes Escape covered under this class action suit. Estimates to fix it are in the 6000 dollar range. 2 months ago the transmission went out. The repair cost (I have not heard the final number) can be more than $7000 Im told them I cant afford to rent a car and certainly shouldnt have too. Please help. I still have the misfire bec the check engine light is on still. Then about a year later, the same issues began, slipping, hesitating, grinding sounds. I bought my Ford Escape brand new from Dunn, Benson Ford in North Carolina, I was specific with the sale woman, I told her I did not want another Escape, I had a 2005 and the catalytic converter went at 50K miles, I replaced it with a 1300 dollar cat made from plutonium was the excuse the reason it was so expensive 4 cats at that. Im told the transmission will need to be replaced, but I havent been quoted a price for the repairs. I purchased my 2016 Ford Fusion in August of 2017, with 20,000 miles on the car. A federal judge has denied Ford Motor Co.'s request to dismiss implied warranty claims from a consumer class action lawsuit alleging the power steering system in some Ford cars is prone to failure. If you get any help let me know. Sponsored. Between transmission and power steering. Runaround from Ford dealership and Ford customer service. Also had a battery where it became bad for some reason and when I replaced it with a new one my AC now only works on High and the over flow for the condensation is clogged again an again. He kept the oil changed every 3 months & kept the car spotless. I drove the car with intent to purchase. The original Ford class action lawsuit was filed by Omar Vargas in September 2012, who claimed that the transmission in the Ford vehicles caused them to slip, buck, jerk, and suddenly accelerate. Does this lawsuit include the Ford Fusion transmissions? The module is on backorder and could be 2-3 months out. I am a single mom with a daughter with medical needs and my son that works to help out. At first, it was a great car. They said it was fixed and ready to go. They fixed it and now March 2020 it acting up again. Now it quit and I had it towed to the Ford dealership and they charged me $150. Also I did the recall on the passenger right side. I need to reach out to someone. A lawsuit filed by three plaintiffs In Canada gained class action status after the Ontario Superior Court of Justice approved that status against Ford Motor Company and Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. 2017 Ford escape transmission failure at 90 k miles Ford refused to fix, 2012 ford f150. We paid 23,000 dollars for it. This car has caused nothing but trouble since purchase for over $30,000! they had 4 transmissions sent and each one was a lemon cost me 5k to replace. Then had to put a transmission in it. But that car was junk and put my through hell, it helped screwed up my credit score, it was unsafe for myself and my kids and caused me nothing but problems. She brought it to a garage because she was stalling and slipping. It leaks water into the cylinder heads 1&2. many people have problems with the ford fusion transmission. I am outdone that this car has been well taken of but fails to work. Now Im having issues with the power steering; wheel keeps getting stiff/stuck. Ford used to represent what is best about our country. Yes I own a 2013 Ford fusion the transmission is dead on this vehicle its only got 111,000 milesIve not been able to get anybody to help me resolve the problem with the transmission due to it being factory mechanical problems, Please help Ive been without a vehicle now for two months. It is clear from other posts, this problem is all to common. He is the only one working. I have a 2014 Ford Escape 1.6 ecoboost. 2:12-cv-08388, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. I immediately saw something was wrong. I was at a public Access. Three weeks ago, the car would not move when I put in reverse! Trying to go into passing gear I can have it floored but it wont drop gear right off then will suddenly causing me to swerve . Toyota Lets Go Places . Ford doesnt seem to want to help, any advice you might give, Bob. Had 103000 miles on it. I have a 2013 Eacape 1.6 engine so far Extended warranty has paid $7000 in water pump and had repairs and now at 58,000 miles my trannys out and thats going to be a $6000 repair my extended warranty is canceled on me and I have three years left so Id say the escapes are pieces that poop. I hope that this lawsuit is just not in California, but country wide. Keeping a watchful eye for class action lawsuit notices in the future if enough Ford Escape owners involved . Reading about this class action I cant believe they want us to have a problem 3 or more times to get some type of relief. I own a 2013 Ford Focus. Jan 21, 2022, 13:00 ET. THEN AVENTUALLY CHANGED MY CLUTCHES 2X. The last time in went to them was on September 7th, and is STILL currently there. Worst decision ever. I have a 2000 Ford Explorer with many issues. I need my craft paidoff before I get another one. I recently bought a used 2014 Ford Focus in November of 2018. Is there any redress? Theres hundreds of bushings in cars. All that money out the window. I had the vehicle towed to the Ford dealer where I purchased it; Service Advisor said there was not any codes on the computer for accelerating but there were for transmission. I dont have $6,144 for a transmission and now I dont have a car either. Ive been a long time Ford owner, but never again. My vehicle is still at the dealership as they wont help amd said its $6400 before taxes to replace the transmission. A real lemon. Grimshaw v. Ford Motor Company Settlement: $127.8 million reduced to $3.5 million. This is not a resolve. Had to have it towed. They lie. My wife purchased a 2014 Ford Escape with 67,000 miles on it. The Ford spark plug class action lawsuit is a defective product lawsuit. More than 2 million Ford car owners may qualify for a $20 inconvenience payment. Lost acceleration and then the jerking and burning smell from the engine. I bought a 2016 Ford Fusion in August of 2017, with 20,000 miles on the car. The lawsuit includes all former and current. I still owe $9,000 on this car I dont know what to do. Ford needs to step up. Attorneys suspect that similar claims can be made on behalf of drivers of other Ford models, including those mentioned above. I purchased a brand new 2012 Focus And had issues with the transmission every year. Ford Motor Company" is the latest in a long line of class-action lawsuits, and this time around, the plaintiffs claim that coolant enters the cylinders of the engine. Thank you. Ford said $10,000 to fix. I had to have the car towed and then have the transmission replaced which cost $5,200. It has been to the dealership 7 times for hardware replacement and software programming. I had a fully paid off 2014 Ford Escape titanium and was told transmission was going out. It cost me 4500 for a rebuilt one. I bought the car with 63k miles on it, and ford has refused to do a diagnostic on it without a $200 charge after I was told by their customer service dept. I worry a lot that I will be stuck one day. It had a hard or rough shift in all gears it has a rough idle as if it wants to die on him. Despite Ford's protests, the multiple Ford spark plug defect class action lawsuits were consolidated in 2012 in Ohio federal court into the Ford spark plug MDL. This past sunday it started stalling again and the mechanics said I need a new transmission. It made it to a little over 200k miles with all the problems it had. Its just awful and we dont know what to do??? I have had bad noises coming from the passenger side and then had the heat cool seat module and wiring go out. 2 weeks ago ford said thru a program they could help, today they said no the warrantys up. Not sure what all years and models are covered. Car is bucking and stalling upon stopping and acceleration. I still owe $11,000 and am tired if paying for a piece of #*#* car. i own a 2016 ford focus that I can no longer drive due to the transmission. Im devastased and mentally drained.. I was also informed that the transmission shop that I went to has already had three other vehicles in the last month the transmission went out.No Im trying to figure out how to become a part of the class action lawsuit. I have a 2014 Ford Fusion and I have these same issues. Im not paying that much money for my car to be fixed when its been in the shop to get fixed for the same thing over and over. I purchased a Ford Focus 2012 from a Ford Dealership in 2012 after 3 months I noticed that this car would kick, sputter,buck, would not accelerate when giving it gas.Since I worked on cars I knew something was wrong with this car.My car had 5 cluthes put in this car with less then 60,000 miles. My elderly mother drives this car and it has stopped in the middle of an intersection several times. Those objections have now been withdrawn, according to the motion for preliminary approval. After numerous visits and money spent out of pocket to pay for rentals, the Focus continues to have issues. I bought the vehicle brand new off the lot at Galpin Ford in Los Angeles, they cant help me. This has bumper to bumper warranty 3 years 36, 000. They have a problem. It has less then 20,000 miles on it. and it starts up, but the problem now is tthere is no check engine light on and no error codes. Transmission gave out a couple days ago. I have a 2015 ford focus, it was worked on by the ford dealership for hesitating while trying to accelerate. They tried calling Ford directly and couldnt get a call back nor help with fixing it. And the service desk employee even went as far as to tell me that Im just another teenager that doesnt know how to drive properly My car broke down last summer (left us in a very dangerous situation as I could not back up could only drive forward but only about 4 miles an hour). It was flashed several times and the transmission has gone out and been fixed twice. I also am slightly sad that the settlement is only for $2345 since I lost over $12,000. Do we qualify for compensation. My claim was denied, you must make 3 transmission related repairs and submit receipts first. 9. I have a paid off Ford Fusion 2013. 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