Summary: The class action lawsuit lodged against Ford Motor Company was initiated by Todd Nishon, James Capps, Joseph Vaillancourt, Harry Hilburg, Raymond Dynne III, and William Simmons on August 8, 2023. The plaintiffs contend that Ford deliberately sold Ford Escapes, Ford Mavericks, and Lincoln Corsairs fitted with defective engines prone to a "block breach." This defect could cause engine stalling and even trigger a fire. Despite knowledge of this hazard, Ford is accused of withholding this critical information from consumers, instead promoting these vehicles as safe, reliable, and fuel-efficient. The plaintiffs maintain that Ford's suggested remedy for the problem was insufficient and failed to tackle the defect's root cause. They assert that Ford opted for a less expensive solution to evade the projected $59 million inspection cost, leading to disastrous car fires in their vehicles. The lawsuit further alleges that Ford's remedy introduced new issues, including environmental risks, reduced fuel efficiency, heightened emissions, and extended warm-up time during cold weather. These alterations purportedly undermined the vehicles' durability and performance. The plaintiffs assert that Ford's conduct breached state consumer protection laws, resulted in unjust enrichment, and violated implied warranties of merchantability. They are seeking compensation for the unreasonable risk of accidents, injuries, fatalities, or property damage caused by the defect, as well as for out-of-pocket expenses, loss of use, and loss of value. The lawsuit encompasses claims for violation of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, fraudulent concealment, unjust enrichment, and various state-specific claims. The lawsuit is a class action, involving plaintiffs from various states, and falls under the jurisdiction of the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005.