Goddess, when will you take a break? Ford Bronco Sport and Ford Escape are embroiled in a new lawsuit as F-150 Lightning and Bronco production is halted due to production issues. That and Bronco Sport’s problem is a serious one, though.
The Ford Bronco Sport and Ford Escape are being sued
Be sure to check your 2021-2023 2020-2022 Ford Bronco Sport because it may have a fire hazard that the owners are suing for! The problem is related to SUVs equipped with the turbocharged 1.3-litre inline three-cylinder engine.
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What does the Escape and Bronco Sport lawsuit cover?
The lawsuit involving the Ford Escape was recently filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, alleging that Ford Motor Company violated consumer protection laws.
Ford was reportedly selling vehicles with faulty fuel injectors, causing spontaneous fires. This could increase the risk of accidents and injuries. Furthermore, Ford failed to implement a suitable solution.
There have been approximately 54 fires in Ford Bronco Sport and Ford Escape models, and 17 of those are related to ruptured injectors.
The plaintiffs allege that Ford knew or should have known about this defect before the vehicles went to market and took deliberate steps to cover it up. The 2021 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator had a similar fire problem with similar results.
Although Ford has issued a recall with a potential solution, the lawsuit claims Ford has not provided an effective solution. As a result, they are left with SUVs with serious environmental and safety risks.
Steve Berman, the managing partner of Hagens Berman, shared that safety should be the top priority. Ford should have made a full fire risk disclosure before selling the SUVs or issuing a stop-sale.
Adding a drain hose to simply divert fuel isn’t a solid fix for a bad fuel injector. Ford had a responsibility to be transparent with customers immediately upon becoming aware of the fires. Instead, it hid the truth from customers and violated the terms of its warranty.
Are Bronco Sport and Escape safe?
Yes, and Ford Escape have excellent safety levels. Both SUVs earned five out of five stars from the National Traffic Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA). The Bronco Sport is also a Top Safety Pick+.
The SUVs have received incredibly high scores in various specific safety tests and crash simulations. Also, the Ford software update and drain hose are only temporary fixes.
At-risk owners should have already been informed when their spare parts will arrive. So, that might make this lawsuit even more interesting! We’ll keep track of this fiery lawsuit to see how things play out. Stay tuned for the latest updates.
