Breakdowns, recalls, and lawsuits, oh my! The Ford F-150 can’t catch a break! However, it’s not like these issues are causing a decline in sales or anything. But some owners aren’t happy as a new lawsuit claims an F-150 V8 engine burns excessive oil, leading to engine oil. 

Lawsuit claims the Ford F-150 hid a V8 engine oil consumption problem 

Many Ford F-150 drivers in nine states are fed up over how much oil their 5.0-liter Coyote V8 engines are burning. So, a new class action lawsuit has been filed in Michigan. The lawsuit alleges that 2018 – 2020 F-150 trucks are equipped with defective engines. 

Plaintiffs claim that the owner’s manual contains incorrect information about how much oil the pickup uses, the frequency of how often oil needs to be added, and which type of engine needs to be added. 

Plus, the intelligent oil life monitor that’s designed to alert drivers when it’s time for an oil change illuminates as soon as 3,000 miles after the last oil change. 

According to CarComplaints, the frustration over this matter isn’t only related to having to top off the oil more often. They claim that the problem reduces fuel efficiency, reduces engine performance, and causes catastrophic engine damage. 

The lawsuit suggests that the Ford F-150 engine oil control system doesn’t work as intended. It allows oil to pass into the combustion chamber during the combustion process. Then the bypassing oil is burned off instead of being returned for lubrication. 

Plus, the plaintiffs think Ford knew about the problem and concealed it instead of providing a recall. Ford has issued several special service messages and service bulletins about the 5.0-liter Coyote engine. 

The matter will have to be settled in court, but it could lead to a payout or recall investigation.