Lincoln Class-Action Lawsuits

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Sometimes automakers need a little persuasion to do the right thing.

A class action is a type of lawsuit where a small number of plaintiffs can represent an entire group of vehicle owners in a court of law. These lawsuits typically ask the automaker to extend warranties or offer financial compensation to owners experiencing widespread problems.

Latest Lincoln Lawsuits

Many of these are class-action suits that look to cover a group of owners in a particular area. Click on the lawsuit for more information and to see if you're eligible to receive any potential settlements.

  • Patricia Lund, v. Ford Motor Company

    Case Filed

    1. Case Filed

      This lawsuit alleges defects in the EcoBoost engines causes coolant to leak into the cylinders in the 1.5L, 1.6L and 2.0L engines. This causes the engines to overheat, fail and catch fire.

    Class Vehicles
    • 2017-2019 MKC
    • 2017-2019 MKZ
    Class Members
    All former and current Arkansas owners and lessees
    Location
    California
  • Settlement

    MyFord Touch Consumer Litigation

    Case Number
    13-cv-03072-EMC
    Case Filed

    1. Settlement

      Ford has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit that alleges MyLincoln Touch infotainment systems malfunction on a routine basis.

    2. Case Filed

      The lawsuit claims the MyMercury Touch system is a safety hazard because it often fails and can cause serious problems with the defroster and rear-view camera.

    Problem
    MyLincoln Touch Problem
    Class Vehicles
    • Lincoln with MyLincolnTouch purchased before 08/09/2013
    Class Members
    Purchased or leased a Ford in CA,MA,NJ,NC,OH,VA,or WA
    Location
    California
  • Settlement

    Boatner, et. al., v. Ford Motor Company.

    Case Filed

    2. Case Filed

      A Ford carbon monoxide lawsuit alleges 2016-2017 Ford Explorer, 2007-2013 Ford Edge and 2007-2015 Lincoln MKX vehicles have defects that allow exhaust fumes and carbon monoxide to enter the vehicles and sicken occupants.

    Class Vehicles
    • 2007-2015 MKX
    Location
    Alabama

  • Silvia Franco, et al, v. Ford Motor Company.

    Case Filed

    1. Case Filed

      A Ford and Lincoln sudden deceleration lawsuit alleges a host of vehicles have defective electronic throttle body control systems that cause the vehicles to suddenly and dangerously lose power.

    Problem
    ETB Puts MKX in Limp Home Mode
    Class Vehicles
    • 2011-2014 Mark LT (3.5L/3.7L)
    • 2011-2016 MKX (3.7L engine)
    • 2013-2016 MKZ (3.7L engine)
    • 2013-2016 MKT (3.7L engine)
    • 2013-2015 MKS (3.7L engine)
    Location
    California

  • In Re Ford Tailgate Litigation

    Case Filed

    1. Case Filed

      The affected SUVs named in the cracked tailgate lawsuit are the 2002-2005 Ford Explorer, 2002-2005 Mercury Mountaineer and the 2003-2005 Lincoln Aviator. The lawsuit alleges that even though Ford sold millions of those SUVs, consumers might not have purchased the SUVs if the defect had been known.

Latest Lincoln Problems Tied to Lawsuits

These problems have class-action lawsuits

  1. Aviator Cracked Rear Panel

    Own a 2003–2005 Aviator? Chances are your lift-gate is cracked. Complaints about cracked rear panels in that generation of Ford SUV’s including the Aviator, Ford Explorer, and Mercury Mountaineer is one of the most commonly issues reported …

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  2. ETB Puts MKX in Limp Home Mode

    It's been a long road for electronic throttle body (ETB) complaints in Ford and Lincoln vehicles. It's been an even longer road for owners with ETBs that are prone to sudden surges, dangerous stalls, and being sent into 'limp home mode' whi…

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  1. Ford trying to argue that cracked rear panels is just a cosmetic problem is laughable.

    The cracked rear panels are a mess – they let in moisture that corrodes and expands, frying electrical components and leading to shattered rear windows. Rather than clean it up, Ford just wants to sweep it under the rug using semantics in court.…

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  2. The affected SUVs named in the cracked tailgate lawsuit are the 2002-2005 Ford Explorer, 2002-2005 Mercury Mountaineer and the 2003-2005 Lincoln Aviator

    . The lawsuit alleges that even though Ford sold millions of those SUVs, consumers might not have purchased the SUVs if the defect had been known.…

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