Does anyone know where I might find information re on going class action law suits against Ford? Had a spring break in my Taurus that destroyed my right front tire. Ford has a safety recall(#04S17) to install front coil spring shields.The availability of these parts has been delayed until later this month.
Class action law suit(s)
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LOL Oh brother. Move to the States.Dawgger said:Does anyone know where I might find information re on going class action law suits against Ford? Had a spring break in my Taurus that destroyed my right front tire. Ford has a safety recall(#04S17) to install front coil spring shields.The availability of these parts has been delayed until later this month.
Just go to your local Ford dealer and tell them you have the parts on order for the recall. Reasonably explain to them that the part failed while you were waiting for the part to arrive and the only fair thing would be for them to fix the car for you.
Or run in there yelling SUE SUE SUE!!!! YOU'RE ALL GONNA PAY!!!!!!!!
Your choice....
Or run in there yelling SUE SUE SUE!!!! YOU'RE ALL GONNA PAY!!!!!!!!
Your choice....
I don't know if I have a legitimate case.The fact that something broke on a car is not the point.There is a recall on these cars and they don't have the parts and they are not warning you how serious the problem is.The tow truck driver took one look at the tire and said oh another spring.We see them all the time.I just want to find out if there is a current class action on this matter, not start one.
You don't get it.Dawgger said:I just want to find out if there is a current class action on this matter, not start one.
Start with Transport Canada..report the incident....Then comsumer reporting groups..But I would check with the car company first. Deal with the head office if nothing happens at the local delearship.Dawgger said:I don't know if I have a legitimate case.The fact that something broke on a car is not the point.There is a recall on these cars and they don't have the parts and they are not warning you how serious the problem is.The tow truck driver took one look at the tire and said oh another spring.We see them all the time.I just want to find out if there is a current class action on this matter, not start one.
But if you want to go legal class action right away...You need to gather the class of people to do with. Class action is a representation of a group of people with the same beef. Good Luck.
P.S. Goober who the fark is Sue?? she must be good by your ranting??
Not another Dyke??.....or is it.........aaah DQ...Drag Queen friend of yoursGoober Mcfly said:Sue was marvellous.
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auto doctor said:Start with Transport Canada..report the incident....Then comsumer reporting groups..But I would check with the car company first. Deal with the head office if nothing happens at the local delearship.
But if you want to go legal class action right away...You need to gather the class of people to do with. Class action is a representation of a group of people with the same beef. Good Luck.
Thanks for the help!
Contrary to the impression I gave everyone I am not looking to sue. I just want to know what my options are if Ford does not come through.I realize I can't take Ford on myself and was looking for help in finding out if a class action is being organized.
The car has been at the dealership since Monday and hopefully will be ready Thur.Parts were suppose to arrive today.I do appreciate the info and advice.
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One more freaking comment like that and I'll have you in front of a judge faster than you can say Ally McBeal.Sheik said:Thats the problem with society today.... everyone wants to sue if something breaks. All this does is drive up the cost of living for everyone else.
Well yes and no.Sheik said:Thats the problem with society today.... everyone wants to sue if something breaks. All this does is drive up the cost of living for everyone else.
Ford has been building cars for 100 years.
You would think that they have the springs down pat so they don't snap and potentially cause you to lose control.
The fact of the matter is that they are pushing the envelope in their designs to save a few cents.
I say, approach ford and to have them fix the problem on their nickle. If they won't pony up, then go to small claims court in Oakville and sue them.
Camvap
Dawgger said:Do you have less than 60,000 km on the car? Another alternative, but a very tedious one, is to contact the Canadian Automobile Manufacturers Vehicle Arbitration Program. If the problem is severe enough and the car is less than 60,000 km, you might get Ford to have to buy it back.auto doctor said:Start with Transport Canada..report the incident....Then comsumer reporting groups..But I would check with the car company first. Deal with the head office if nothing happens at the local delearship.
But if you want to go legal class action right away...You need to gather the class of people to do with. Class action is a representation of a group of people with the same beef. Good Luck.
Thanks for the help!
Contrary to the impression I gave everyone I am not looking to sue. I just want to know what my options are if Ford does not come through.I realize I can't take Ford on myself and was looking for help in finding out if a class action is being organized.
The car has been at the dealership since Monday and hopefully will be ready Thur.Parts were suppose to arrive today.I do appreciate the info and advice.
I have had relatively good luck with Ford products an 18 year old Taurus and a 2000 Focus that has seen 160,000 km with very minor maintenance issues. My only real problem with a ford product was that a dealership that will remain nameless was not very good to me. This is the problem with most, if not all, North American car makers. The dealerships are privately owned and some don't give a hoot about customer satisfaction. If you consider the myriad number of parts and the complexity of a typical car, it is a bit of a miracle that it can run at all with a great deal of reliability. Hopefully, your dealership will do the right things for you. If not contact Ford, or demand to speak personally with the Zone rep.
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