Legal advise...product liability, vehicle defect.

[37 boat]

So my daughter and son in law bought a new to them 2021 Ford Expedition approx. 3 months ago. Clean car fax and a really nice clean car overall. Fast forward to last Saturday and they took it to Vegas for a Costco shopping run. On the way back to Havasu just outside of Searchlight they start losing power and hear a "pop"... Son in law pulls over and gets stopped and now smoke and flames are coming up around the car. He opens the driver door and the flames are right under him...he jumps out, burns his leg and hits the ground. My daughter and four grandkids are now trying to get out as well. Luckily after a dramatic struggle with my granddaughter's seatbelt everyone got out safely. Turns out there is a history and recall for this year Expedition for a battery junction box that can catch fire even if parked and key off. https://www.repairerdrivennews.com/...ditions-navigators-expands-recall-population/ I ran the vin number for their vehicle and it comes back as no recalls? It is obvious this was caused by the battery junction box as my daughter has a picture of the box on the ground burning early on in the event. They are now arguing with the insurance company over fair value, rental car etc... So looking for advise/referrals for legal representation and who would you contact first besides your insurance co.

Right before the carnage...and about 25 minutes till total destruction

 

[monkeyswrench]

@jetboatperformance may have some idea, done a lot of stuff with automotive (but probably not much like this?)

I'm not too familiar with that platform, but traditionally Fords run their fuel, evap and brake lines down the left frame rail, along with the body harness...everything that burns. I'm glad everyone made it out. Looked to be a nice car too

 

[gqchris]

Holy Shit! Glad everyone is OK. That burn is wicked. And gonna take some healing time.

I would talk to an attorney. Ford wont do SHIT. They dont even stand up for their warrantys. Ask @CLdrinker , he is going thru what I went thru with trying to get them to AT LEAST cover towing and rental. Its a fight.

 

[37 boat]

Holy Shit! Glad everyone is OK. That burn is wicked. And gonna take some healing time.

I would talk to an attorney. Ford wont do SHIT. They dont even stand up for their warrantys. Ask @CLdrinker , he is going thru what I went thru with trying to get them to AT LEAST cover towing and rental. Its a fight.

I agree...lots of attorneys out there. Hoping someone here has some personal experience with one they can recommend. I think Ford knows there is an obvious problem with these vehicles.

 

[n2otoofast4u]

Shit situation, but good luck. Insurance companies and auto manufacturers continue to report record, or close to record profits. Neither are in the mindset of helping where needed, or take responsibility where obvious.

 

[bilz]

Prayers for a quick recovery. Hug those kids tonight and any chance you get. So glad everyone got out!

 

[zhandfull]

Wow, what a scary situation. So glad everyone got out.

It just seems like all newer cars are shit now days.

 

[OLDRAAT]

Glad the family is safe.

 

[TPC]

Glad ya all got out it time.

Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator Recalled for Fire Risk - Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports shares details of the Ford Motor Company recall of more than 66,000 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs from the 2021 model year because of the risk of fire in the engine bay.

www.consumerreports.org

We've had good results, in fact colossal results with Star Law office
818 225-9040.

 

[Orange Juice]

Probably need deep pockets to take on Ford. Was it a Ford certified Vehicle purchase?

How many miles were on it when they purchased it?

Was it last serviced by Ford?

That sucks. Hopefully Insurance Pays out.

 

[badgas]

Scary !!

So glad they got out.

 

[Andy B.]

Fuuuck! Glad everyone made it out that burn looks nasty.

 

[CLdrinker]

Holy Shit! Glad everyone is OK. That burn is wicked. And gonna take some healing time.

I would talk to an attorney. Ford wont do SHIT. They dont even stand up for their warrantys. Ask @CLdrinker , he is going thru what I went thru with trying to get them to AT LEAST cover towing and rental. Its a fight.

After reading this I feel allot less fucked.