Ford Motor Company is conducting a safety recall on certain 2012 Ford Taurus, 2012 Lincoln MKS, and 2013 Ford Explorer vehicles due to potential fuel tank problem. (more…)
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Lemon Alert! Ford Fuel Tanks Inadequately Sealed
Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013$82.6 Million awarded to Woman After Ford Explorer Rollover
Tuesday, December 1st, 2009The Supreme Court has left in place an $82.6 million award to a woman who was paralyzed after her Ford Explorer rolled over.
Benetta Buell-Wilson was driving on a San Diego interstate in January 2002 when she swerved to avoid a metal object on the road. She lost control of her 1997 Explorer and ended up rolling the vehicle. The mother of two was paralyzed from the waist down when the roof collapsed on her neck, severing her spine.
Ford Motor Co. challenged $55 million of the portion awarded, saying that the vehicle design met federal safety standard. The jury said that Ford knew the Explorer had design defects that made it prone to rollovers in emergency maneuvers and the collapse of its roof. They rejected Ford’s contention and initially awarded Buell-Wilson $369 million, including $246 million in punitive damages but courts twice cut the size of the award.
The case is Ford v. Buell-Wilson, 09-297.
Ford Technical Service Bulletins (TSB’s)
Tuesday, July 28th, 20092006 Explorer with 4-liter V-6 may leak coolant from radiator. Your vehicle needs a new radiator.
2007 Explorer Sport Trac with 4-liter V-6 may leak coolant from radiator. Your vehicle needs a new radiator.
If you think your Ford vehicle may be a lemon, call the California Lemon Law Firm, Delsack and Associates at 888-Ex-Lemon (888-396-3666). The are experts in the filed with over 21 years of experience.
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