FORD 12V BATTERY CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT: INCLUDES BRONCO SPORT AND MAVERICK

[Dude]

It’ll be fun to watch the progress of this class action lawsuit… my guess it will be rejected by the courts

https://www.carcomplaints.com/news/2025/ford-12v-battery-recall-lawsuit-maverick-bronco-sport.shtml

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[Dude]

For reference:
https://www.broncosportforum.com/forum/threads/ford-battery-recall-25s02.13204/

 

[curtcady]

Looks like a vain attempt for a money grab. FORD is in good faith issuing a recall to a deficiency as required by law. Any judge that has this presented to him/her will toss it. Waste of time.

 

[sajohnson]

It’ll be fun to watch the progress of this class action lawsuit… my guess it will be rejected by the courts

https://www.carcomplaints.com/news/2025/ford-12v-battery-recall-lawsuit-maverick-bronco-sport.shtml

I agree that it is a weak case -- assuming:

* Ford does not take months to replace the batteries
* The replacement batteries are high quality
* There are no (or very few) issues with the new AGM batteries
* There are no serious accidents/losses while owners are waiting for the replacement batteries.

One thing the lawsuit touches on is the customers' time:

"...the class action lawsuit alleges the 12V battery recall "amounts to tens of thousands of hours and dollars needlessly taken from Plaintiff and other Class Vehicle owners."

As consumers, we are used to paying 'by the hour' for many services, yet we are generally expected to donate our time to businesses. For example, take 'free' returns. If the USPS will pick the parcel up, or the customer drives right past a UPS/FedEx office daily, then it's no big deal. But in many cases the return means making a special trip to the shipper (or their contractor), which -- for people in rural areas might be 25-30 miles or more, one-way. At that point it's hardly 'free' shipping. The cost of driving a relatively new vehicle (like the BS) is ~$0.60 per mile. 50 miles r/t x $0.60 = $30. Then there is the perceived value of the customer's time. That depends on the individual. Some people seem to think their time is worthless, others, like doctors and attorneys might value it at (say) $250 per hour.

The point is that we should be reimbursed for our time (and mileage) -- just as any business -- including a car dealership -- would be. After all, they do not donate their time to us.

 

[Mark S.]

But in many cases the return means making a special trip to the shipper (or their contractor), which -- for people in rural areas might be 25-30 miles or more, one-way. At that point it's hardly 'free' shipping.

I'm not sure this is a good argument for your case. Anyone who lives in an area like that knows this before they make a purchase, just as anyone who purchases a vehicle knows they must spend time maintaining it. Maintenance includes needed repairs.

 

[Glamdring70]

I read that Ford will come to your house and do the recall programming. Any reason to think they won't mobile service a battery recall?

 

[Major Kong]

https://mexicobusiness.news/automotive/news/ford-recalls-272817-us-vehicles-over-battery-issue-risk
finger pointing escalates
"This article was updated on Feb. 3, 2025, to incorporate details regarding the NHTSA recall report and comments from Camel Energy's President "

 

[Dude]

I read that Ford will come to your house and do the recall programming. Any reason to think they won't mobile service a battery recall?

Dealerships that offer mobile service will dispatch their mobile truck to replace a battery if you are in their service area
My battery was replaced last summer under warranty by mobile service

 

[Dude]

https://mexicobusiness.news/automotive/news/ford-recalls-272817-us-vehicles-over-battery-issue-risk
finger pointing escalates
"This article was updated on Feb. 3, 2025, to incorporate details regarding the NHTSA recall report and comments from Camel Energy's President "

Looks like this investigation is going to take time to resolve

 

[Mark S.]

"Premature" and "inaccurate" seem to be everyone's favorite words these days...

 

[Glamdring70]

Dealerships that offer mobile service will dispatch their mobile truck to replace a battery if you are in their service area
My battery was replaced last summer under warranty

Makes sense to me. Might be difficult for the plaintiff to prove the issue takes tens of thousands of hours from people in those cases, although I completely agree anyone that has replaced a failing battery should get comped for the charges because the battery they use obviously has issues. I don't think I've ever heard of a product recall that ever covered lost time.
While I don't object to throwing mine on the charger (it's convenient for me, I park in a garage and have a power outlet by the hood) I have never had to do that for any other vehicle. In my estimation, a car battery should not fail for 6+ years with typical use. Even with a 36 month Ford warranty, does a separate battery warranty apply to factory batteries? Might be another avenue for people that had to replace early.

 

[RushMan]

"Premature" and "inaccurate" seem to be everyone's favorite words these days...

It beats everything being "exponential,"
or YouTubers' "I'm not gonna' lie," while overly using "as well" for every feature of the car they describe. The latter is especially annoying in YouTube car reviews.

One exceptional reviewer avoided using "As well" and instead abused "and most importantly," which he said at least 50 times in a 15 minute car review.

I've also noted TV talking heads on news programs using "as well" way too frequently. Didn't these people have writing and speech classes in high school and learn to avoid redundancy? [rhetorical question - no need to answer].

 

[Dude]

As well they should!

 

[Mark S.]

It beats everything being "exponential,"
or YouTubers' "I'm not gonna' lie," while overly using "as well" for every feature of the car they describe. The latter is especially annoying in YouTube car reviews.

One exceptional reviewer avoided using "As well" and instead abused "and most importantly," which he said at least 50 times in a 15 minute car review.

I've also noted TV talking heads on news programs using "as well" way too frequently. Didn't these people have writing and speech classes in high school and learn to avoid redundancy? [rhetorical question - no need to answer].

First, let me be clear...

 

[RushMan]

As well they should!

Aaaaaaahhhhhh! [emulating Charlie Brown after Lucy pulls the football away]

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