Not sure if I missed this being posted.
http://www.autonews.com/article/201...rd-claiming-2016-shelby-gt350-overheats-loses
Disgruntled Shelby GT350 Mustang owners are suing Ford Motor Co. in federal court for about $228 million, claiming the automaker sold them 2016 model-year performance cars that overheat and lose power on the track.
The suit contends the affected Shelby Mustangs have faulty transmissions and rear differentials that can overheat in as little as 15 minutes. The suit claims that Ford fixed the problem in 2017 vehicles, but told owners to make the fixes on the 2016 cars themselves, which they claim is a breach of the carās warranty.
The 71-page lawsuit seeking class-action status was filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Miami. Hagens Berman, a law firm famous for filing class-action lawsuits against big companies, is handling the case.
āWhen Ford marketed and sold these Shelby GT350 Mustangs, it knew exactly how to appeal to track-enthusiasts: it marketed enhanced performance in a limited-edition iconic vehicle that has been associated with racing for generations,ā Steve Berman, managing partner of Hagens Berman, said in a statement. āWe believe that Ford induced purchasers with its ātrack-readyā marketing, when in fact it knew that this defect would ultimately bar these Mustangs from ever being the hotrod consumers paid for.ā
The lawsuit so far has four named plaintiffs, and estimates about 4,000 owners are affected. It says the cars are worth about $57,000 each, so damages could reach $228 million.
Ford said early Thursday that it had not yet been served.
āFord is committed to providing our customers with top-quality vehicles,ā A Ford spokesman said in a statement. āHowever, we do not comment on pending litigation.ā
The Shelby GT350 Mustang went on sale near the end of 2015 and features Fordās most powerful naturally aspirated engine ever made. The 5.2-liter flat-plane crankshaft V-8 gets 526 hp, and is Fordās highest-revving eight-cylinder, topping out at 8,250 rpm.
http://www.autonews.com/article/201...rd-claiming-2016-shelby-gt350-overheats-loses
Disgruntled Shelby GT350 Mustang owners are suing Ford Motor Co. in federal court for about $228 million, claiming the automaker sold them 2016 model-year performance cars that overheat and lose power on the track.
The suit contends the affected Shelby Mustangs have faulty transmissions and rear differentials that can overheat in as little as 15 minutes. The suit claims that Ford fixed the problem in 2017 vehicles, but told owners to make the fixes on the 2016 cars themselves, which they claim is a breach of the carās warranty.
The 71-page lawsuit seeking class-action status was filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Miami. Hagens Berman, a law firm famous for filing class-action lawsuits against big companies, is handling the case.
āWhen Ford marketed and sold these Shelby GT350 Mustangs, it knew exactly how to appeal to track-enthusiasts: it marketed enhanced performance in a limited-edition iconic vehicle that has been associated with racing for generations,ā Steve Berman, managing partner of Hagens Berman, said in a statement. āWe believe that Ford induced purchasers with its ātrack-readyā marketing, when in fact it knew that this defect would ultimately bar these Mustangs from ever being the hotrod consumers paid for.ā
The lawsuit so far has four named plaintiffs, and estimates about 4,000 owners are affected. It says the cars are worth about $57,000 each, so damages could reach $228 million.
Ford said early Thursday that it had not yet been served.
āFord is committed to providing our customers with top-quality vehicles,ā A Ford spokesman said in a statement. āHowever, we do not comment on pending litigation.ā
The Shelby GT350 Mustang went on sale near the end of 2015 and features Fordās most powerful naturally aspirated engine ever made. The 5.2-liter flat-plane crankshaft V-8 gets 526 hp, and is Fordās highest-revving eight-cylinder, topping out at 8,250 rpm.