Ford: Faulty Water Pump Leads to Class Action Lawsuit
Alleging significant engine damage and even physical injury in some cases, a lawsuit against Ford over a defective water pump recently became a class action in Canada following a ruling by the Ontario Superior Court.
According to CarComplaints.com, the lawsuit includes all Canadians who owned or leased one of the vehicles listed below on or before June 8, 2021, and who experienced problems with the water pump that resulted in damage to the vehicle, with or without injury.
Here’s the list of every concerned vehicle:
- Ford Edge 2007-2018
- Ford Explorer 2011-2019
- Ford Flex 2009-2019
- Ford Fusion 2011-2012
- Ford Fusion Sport 2010-2012
- Ford Taurus de police 2013-2019
- Ford Explorer de police 2013-2019
- Ford Taurus 2008-2019
- Ford Taurus X 2008-2009
- Lincoln MKS 2009-2016
- Lincoln Continental 2017-2020
- Lincoln MKT 2010-2019
- Lincoln MKX 2007-2018
- Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ 2007-2016
- Mercury Sable 2008-2009
The class action alleges that the water pump leaks coolant onto other engine parts and damages them as a result.
The Court upheld the claim of negligence in the design of the pump, but only where the malfunction of the pump results in damage to the vehicle and injury to the occupants.
Ford Canada denies that there was any problem with the water pump. The class action will be heard in Ontario Superior Court in the coming months.
For more information, visit the website of the law firm Koskie Minsky LLP.
