If you are a current or former owner or lessee of one or more of the following vehicles containing a 5.4 liter 3-valve engine (including flex fuel vehicles), you may be a member of a Settlement Class and entitled to reimbursement of Spark Plug Replacement related expenses:
- 2004-2008 Ford F-150 trucks
- 2005-2008 Ford Expeditions
- 2005-2008 Lincoln Navigators
- 2006-2008 Lincoln Mark LTs
- 2005-2008 Ford Super Duty trucks (F-250 and F-350)
This website provides you with important information with respect to the Settlement Agreement and benefits for which you may be eligible.
FORD MOTOR CO. SPARK PLUG AND THREE VALVE ENGINE PRODUCTS LIABILITY LITIGATION
The current status of this matter is as follows: The parties have reached a nationwide settlement which was granted final approval by the Court on January 26, 2016. Class members can now submit claim forms requesting partial reimbursement of costs incurred in connection with spark plug replacements that cost more than $300 to replace all 8 spark plugs, or more than $37.50 for each plug replaced.
Claim Form deadline for Spark Plug Replacements performed before receipt of Notice: 8/25/2016
Claim Form deadline for Spark Plug Replacements performed after receipt of Notice: 2/27/2017
Important Dates to Remember
Date |
Event |
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June 18, 2015 |
Date on which preliminary approval of Settlement was granted. |
December 22, 2015 |
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January 25, 2016, at 1:30 p.m. |
Fairness Hearing to be held at the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Thomas D. Lambros Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Courtroom 351, 125 Market Street, Youngstown, Ohio 44503. |
August 25, 2016 |
Deadline for submitting claims for Spark Plug Replacements performed before October 23, 2015 |
February 27, 2017 |
Deadline for submitting claims for Spark Plug Replacements performed on or after October 23, 2015 |
Ford spark plug settlement Case Documents
Final Order and Judgment Granting Approval of Class Action Settlement.
Long Form Notice
Preliminary Approval Order
Settlement Agreement
How do I file a claim? If you are a Class Member and you have a receipt or documentation for your Spark Plug Replacement, you should complete the Standard Claim Form online or mail it to the address on the Claim Form.
If your Vehicle has more than 120,000 miles and you have not replaced the plugs because a Ford dealership representative told you to wait to do so, you must replace the plugs no later than December 22, 2015 to be eligible for reimbursement.
For Spark Plug Replacements performed before October 23, 2015, claims must be submitted online or postmarked no later than August 25, 2016.
For Spark Plug Replacements performed on or after October 23, 2015, claims must be submitted online or postmarked no later than February 27, 2017. Spark Plug Replacements performed on or after October 23, 2015 must be done at an authorized Ford dealership to be eligible for reimbursement.