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Auto Blog
23-06-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Faulty EcoBoost Engines Bring Ford To Court
Overheating Engines Have Owners Boiling Ford already has enough bad press concerning reliability. In the past month, the automaker announced a recall for almost 1.1 million vehicles, another for 300,000 vehicles, and a Do Not Drive notice for a few thousand more, but the bad news isn't over. The Blue Oval is now facing litigation over what plaintiffs are calling a potentially dangerous fault in their engines, according to CarComplaints. The lawsuit claims that EcoBoost engines displacing 1.5 to 2.0 liters have a defect that allows coolant to leak into the cylinders and that Ford didn't inform owners of any potential dangers this may cause. Cylinder heads reportedly crack, too. Worse still, the lawsuit alleges that Ford's remedy was insufficient, failing to address the root of the problem. Several Affected Vehicles Named In Ford Lawsuit Source: AOL The lawsuit reportedly states the following: 'Ford has not satisfactorily or effectively addressed the source of the defect for those consumers, including for those whose vehicles remain in warranty. Instead of replacing the engine block, Ford merely applies superficial stopgap, 'Band-Aid' remedies such as installing coolant level sensors.' The vehicles named in the lawsuit are listed below: 2013-2019 Ford Escape 2013-2019 Ford Fusion 2015-2018 Ford Edge 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC 2016-2019 Lincoln MKZ In 2020, Ford issued a technical service bulletin (TSB) to replace the short block and head gasket on Ford Fusion and Escape vehicles over coolant loss issues, but the plaintiffs reportedly claim that this doesn't fix the issue because the replacement blocks have the same defect. For those whose vehicles are no longer covered by warranty, this is an even bigger concern. Even if they have the new coolant level sensor, the lawsuit alleges that coolant continues to leak into the cylinders even when low, and that can lead to corrosion, oil dilution, and contamination. According to CarComplaints, the lawsuit alleges that 'engines can leak coolant and fail even when the vehicles don't have many miles on them Some Say Other EcoBoosts May Be Affected The FordTechMakuloco channel on YouTube has a video (embedded below) that appears to show the design flaw. Therein, it's alleged that the head gasket fails between the cylinders, and on a turbocharged motor running relatively high boost, one can see how a small leak can quickly turn to catastrophe. Notably, the abovementioned channel claims that the EcoBoost engine's thirst for coolant is evident, not just on 1.5-, 1.6-, and 2.0-liter motors, but also the 2.3-liter, as seen in the Ford Mustang, for example. A Reddit thread concerning a 2018 example of the pony car confirms it's not an isolated concern, as does the fact that this class-action lawsuit (naming some 28 customers) is the consolidation of three others: Reed v. Ford, Patricia Lund v. Ford, and Miller v. Ford. About the Author Sebastian Cenizo View Profile
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
More than 280,000 Ford and Lincoln vehicles recalled: See affected models
More than 280,000 Ford and Lincoln vehicles are being recalled by Ford, according to two recall notices posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recalls include certain model years of the Ford Bronco, as well as certain models of the Ford Expedition, Lincoln MKC, Lincoln Navigator, Ford F-250, F-350 and F-450. According to the NHTSA, the Ford Bronco recall, issued on April 24, is due to a fault in the car's 360-degree view camera that 'may not display a rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.' The recall for the other models, issued April 23, involves the vehicles possibly having a faulty terminal header connector in their 'rearview camera printed circuit board,' which causes a blank or distorted image. Owners of impacted vehicles are expected to be mailed on May 5, according to the recall. Dealers will also replace the vehicle's rearview camera free of charge. Here's what to know about the auto recall. The recalls cover the following Ford and Lincoln vehicles: 2015 Ford Expedition 2015 Ford F-250 2015 Ford F-350 2015 Ford F-450 2015 Lincoln MKC 2015 Lincoln Navigator 2022 Ford Bronco 2023 Ford Bronco The NHTSA's database allows owners to search for recalls based on their vehicle's identification number or VIN. USA TODAY's recall database also includes information on car, food, drug and other product recalls. Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at and follow him on X @fern_cerv_. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Ford and Lincoln recall: More than 280,000 vehicles affected
USA Today
29-04-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
More than 280,000 Ford and Lincoln vehicles recalled: See affected models
More than 280,000 Ford and Lincoln vehicles recalled: See affected models Owners of impacted Ford and Lincoln vehicles are expected to be mailed about the recall on May 5. Show Caption Hide Caption Car recalls: Why they happen and what buyers should know Why do car recalls happen? Here's what to know if your car has an open recall. More than 280,000 Ford and Lincoln vehicles are being recalled by Ford, according to two recall notices posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recalls include certain model years of the Ford Bronco, as well as certain models of the Ford Expedition, Lincoln MKC, Lincoln Navigator, Ford F-250, F-350 and F-450. According to the NHTSA, the Ford Bronco recall, issued on April 24, is due to a fault in the car's 360-degree view camera that 'may not display a rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.' The recall for the other models, issued April 23, involves the vehicles possibly having a faulty terminal header connector in their 'rearview camera printed circuit board,' which causes a blank or distorted image. Owners of impacted vehicles are expected to be mailed on May 5, according to the recall. Dealers will also replace the vehicle's rearview camera free of charge. Here's what to know about the auto recall. What vehicles are affected by the recall? The recalls cover the following Ford and Lincoln vehicles: 2015 Ford Expedition 2015 Ford F-250 2015 Ford F-350 2015 Ford F-450 2015 Lincoln MKC 2015 Lincoln Navigator 2022 Ford Bronco 2023 Ford Bronco How to search for car recalls The NHTSA's database allows owners to search for recalls based on their vehicle's identification number or VIN. USA TODAY's recall database also includes information on car, food, drug and other product recalls. Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
CBS News
01-04-2025
- CBS News
One dead after Metrolink train collides with car in Camarillo
One person was killed when a Metrolink train collided with a car in Camarillo on Monday afternoon. It happened a little after 2 p.m. near Las Posas Road and Fifth Street, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's Department. "Preliminary investigation determined that a white Lincoln MKC was traveling southbound on Las Posas Road and had stopped for a red traffic signal at Fifth Street," said a press release from California Highway Patrol investigators. "While stopped, the vehicle came to rest on the train tracks." As the train neared the car, the railroad crossing arms activated, police said. "The train was unable to stop in time and collided with the white Lincoln, which was positioned just north of the intersection," the release noted. The impact of the crash pushed the car dozens of feet, where it came to a rest east of the intersection. The train continued eastbound until it came to a stop about a quarter mile from where the crash occurred. The driver of the Lincoln was declared dead at the scene. He has not yet been identified. "The train was carrying five passengers and three crew members, none of whom sustained injuries," said a post on X from VCSD. Anyone who knows more about the incident is asked to contact CHP detectives at (805) 662-2640.
