Back in January, The Blue Oval recalled select 2020-2024 Ford Escape PHEV and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring models due to an issue with high voltage battery cells that may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure – or a fire. To rectify the problem, Ford instructed dealers to perform a battery energy control module (BECM) software update, and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge. However, The Blue Oval is now facing more than one lawsuit pertaining to this same manner.
The latest comes to us from Canada, where Charney Lawyers has filed a class-action lawsuit against FoMoCo claiming that 2020-present Ford Escape PHEV and Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring models are equipped with faulty batteries that can cause fires, even when the vehicles are parked and turned off. “Ford was unable to repair or replace the batteries and remains unable to do so, leaving owners without the ability to recharge their vehicles by plugging them in,” the firm stated. “This has resulted in reduced ability for the cars to function on battery power and increased wear and tear on the engine.”
Additionally, the lawsuit claims that Ford Escape and Corsair PHEV owners spent extra money on those vehicles in an effort to save fuel, but now, are unable to drive them safely. Charney notes that “Ford manufactured, distributed, advertised, and authorized its dealer network to sell the affected vehicles despite being aware of the existence of the defects with batteries,” too.
This new lawsuit follows a very similar one filed in the U.S. this past April, which alleges that the Samsung-sourced lithium-ion batteries present in these vehicles can cause fires to occur, even when those vehicles are parked and turned off. None of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit have experienced a fire, but claim that Ford was aware of this issue before the vehicles were even sold, and that it “chose profits over safety. Ford had all the knowledge it needed to anticipate, test for, and prevent the Spontaneous Fire Risk before the vehicles went to market.”
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Ford Motor Company under Failure Farley is now known for its many recalls and lawsuits, I hope this class action lawsuit costs Ford Motors Co millions of dollars and gets Failure Farley fired.