Ford EcoBoost class action lawsuit dismissed
Ford EcoBoost class action lawsuit dismissed

It is alleged that the EcoBoost engine's oil pump was defective, causing the 1-liter engine to malfunction. December 1, 2024 — A Ford EcoBoost class action lawsuit has been dismissed after Ford owners claimed a defective oil pump caused the failure of their 1-liter, 3-cylinder EcoBoost engines. The class action lawsuit covers the following Ford models and years: 2016-2017 Ford Fiesta 2018-2021 Ford EcoSport 2016-2018 Ford Focus A so-called oil pump problem prevents oil from circulating and protecting the EcoBoost engine. The owners who filed the lawsuit claim that the cost of repairing the EcoBoost engine may be more than the engine itself. Ford allegedly knew about the problem with the EcoBoost engine because the automaker had issued a technical service bulletin and special service message (SSM) to dealers about the 1-liter engine. SSM 48093 was issued for 2018-2019 Ford EcoSport vehicles equipped with EcoBoost engines, which “may experience a loss of engine oil pressure with an illuminated oil pressure…