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Calculated Shard: 29 (from laksa148)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa029.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.autoblog.com/news/ford-f-150-owners-sue-over-oil-thirsty-v8-engines\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.autoblog.com/news/ford-f-150-owners-sue-over-oil-thirsty-v8-engines\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/news\/ford-f-150-owners-sue-over-oil-thirsty-v8-engines","crawl_time":1776029804,"first_indexed_time":1757002173,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,autoblog!www,\/news\/ford-f-150-owners-sue-over-oil-thirsty-v8-engines s443","src_root_hash":"225232309969463229","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Ford F-150 Owners Sue Over Oil-Thirsty V8 Engines - Autoblog","meta_descriptions":["Class-action claims Ford’s 5.0L V8 in 2018–2020 F-150s burns excess oil, as the automaker battles recalls and gears up for its next EV push."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Ford\n’s 5.0-liter Coyote V8 has built a reputation as one of the most dependable, enthusiast-loved engines in the truck world. But now, it’s the subject of a\nclass-action lawsuit\nclaiming the opposite: that certain F-150s burn oil at alarming rates, sometimes faster than they use gasoline. The case, filed in Michigan, centers on 2018–2020 F-150 models and alleges Ford concealed design flaws while leaving owners to foot the bill for constant oil top-ups.\nFord\nOwners Say Oil Vanishes Too Quickly\nPlaintiffs argue the trucks can consume a quart of oil every 1,000 miles or less, far outside expectations for modern V8s. In some cases, owners report topping off between fill-ups. The suit claims Ford misled customers by publishing optimistic maintenance intervals while quietly adjusting dipstick markings to obscure low levels.\nTechnical service bulletins acknowledged consumption issues, but Ford never issued a recall. That omission stands out when the company has had no problem issuing massive callbacks for other problems — such as \nits latest 500,000-SUV recall, which doesn’t even have a fix yet\n. Owners argue Ford’s selective approach leaves them stranded when the issue cuts into performance and long-term reliability.\n2013 Ford Shelby GT500 5.8L V8\nGetty\nFord’s Defense and Strategy\nFord maintains that some oil consumption is normal and insists the V8 still meets internal durability standards. But critics point to design flaws in piston rings and cylinder coatings, which let oil slip into combustion chambers and burn off. That not only worsens emissions but also undermines confidence in the automaker’s most popular engine.\nThe timing is tricky for Ford. As it prepares its next wave of affordable EVs — with trademarks for names like \nMythic, Hive, Fuze, and Fathom\n — it can ill afford reputational damage to its bread-and-butter trucks. Consumer trust, once lost, is harder to rebuild than any engine.\nGetty Images\nWhy This Matters\nFord’s F-Series has been the best-selling vehicle line in America for more than four decades. If buyers lose confidence in the 5.0 V8, the ripple effects could be huge, opening the door for rivals to lure loyalists away. Meanwhile, Ford is under pressure to manage recalls, trim costs, and deliver fresh products — including rumors that the automaker could resurrect the\nRanchero as an electric midsize pickup\n. For a company navigating so many transitions, lawsuits like this threaten the very momentum they need for newcomers.\nMy\nFinal Word\nThe lawsuit over Ford’s oil-thirsty V8 highlights the precarious balance between engineering legend and corporate liability. Whether the courts find Ford at fault or not, the case underscores a critical truth, that in today’s market, reliability is everything. For Ford, fixing its engines may matter as much as naming its next EV.","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/news\/ford-f-150-owners-sue-over-oil-thirsty-v8-engines#main-content)\n\nNewsletter\n\nSign in\n\n[![](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwODc4Nzc3\/autoblog-logo.svg?io=1&profile=w256)](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwODc4Nzc3\/autoblog-logo.svg?io=1&profile=w256)](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/)\n\n- [News](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/news)\n- [Reviews](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/reviews)\n- [Car Buying](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/carbuying)\n- [Car Research and Tools](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/car-research)\n- [Deals](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/deals)\n- [Maintenance](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/maintenance)\n- [Features](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/features)\n- [Makes](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/makes)\n  Makes\n  \n  [All Makes](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/makes)[Audi](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/tag\/audi)[BMW](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/tag\/bmw)[Chevrolet](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/tag\/chevrolet)[Ford](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/tag\/ford)[GM](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/tag\/gm)[Honda](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/tag\/honda)\n  \n  [Hyundai](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/tag\/hyundai)[Jeep](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/tag\/jeep)[Nissan](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/tag\/nissan)[Porsche](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/tag\/porsche)[Subaru](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/tag\/subaru)[Tesla](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/tag\/tesla)[Toyota](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/tag\/toyota)\n  \n  [View post: What If Your Porsche’s Racing Stripes Could Appear and Disappear on Demand?](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/news\/porsche-patents-disappearing-racing-stripes-charge-status-drive-mode)![What If Your Porsche’s Racing Stripes Could Appear and Disappear on Demand?](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAxMDk3MDY2\/porsche-911-render-with-fading-stripes.png?io=1&profile=w256&ar=1-1)\n  \n  [What If Your Porsche’s Racing Stripes Could Appear and Disappear on Demand?](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/news\/porsche-patents-disappearing-racing-stripes-charge-status-drive-mode)\n  \n  Read More\n  \n  [View post: Why BYD Is Selling a \\$40K EV for \\$134K in Europe](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/news\/why-byd-is-selling-a-40k-ev-for-134k-in-europe)![Why BYD Is Selling a \\$40K EV for \\$134K in Europe](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAxMDg3NDc2\/denza-z9gt-2.jpg?io=1&profile=w256&ar=1-1)\n  \n  [Why BYD Is Selling a \\$40K EV for \\$134K in Europe](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/news\/why-byd-is-selling-a-40k-ev-for-134k-in-europe)\n  \n  Read More\n  \n  [View post: Genesis GV60 Magma Packs Clever Drive Modes With 641 HP Performance](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/news\/genesis-gv60-magma-packs-clever-drive-modes-with-641-hp-performance)![Genesis GV60 Magma Packs Clever Drive Modes With 641 HP Performance](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAxMDAzMzc4\/2027-genesis-gv60-magma.jpg?io=1&profile=w256&ar=1-1)\n  \n  [Genesis GV60 Magma Packs Clever Drive Modes With 641 HP Performance](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/news\/genesis-gv60-magma-packs-clever-drive-modes-with-641-hp-performance)\n  \n  Read More\n\nNewsletter\n\nSign in\n\n1. [News](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/news)\n\n# Ford F-150 Owners Sue Over Oil-Thirsty V8 Engines\nFord is facing a class-action lawsuit over claims its 5.0L V8 in 2018–2020 F-150s consumes oil excessively. Plaintiffs allege Ford concealed defects while focusing on recalls and new EV launches.\n\nSep 4, 2025 12:00 PM EDT\n\nBy [Autoblog Staff](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/author\/autoblog-staff)\n\n0\n\n[Add us on](https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=autoblog.com)\n\n![Ford Coyote V8 engine inside the hood](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAyMDEy\/ford-coyote-v8-engine.jpg?io=1&profile=w2560&ar=4-3&x=51&y=47)\n\nFord\n\nRelated Articles\n\n[View post: What If Your Porsche’s Racing Stripes Could Appear and Disappear on Demand?](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/news\/porsche-patents-disappearing-racing-stripes-charge-status-drive-mode)![](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAxMDk3MDY2\/porsche-911-render-with-fading-stripes.png?io=1&profile=w256&ar=1-1)\n\nNews\n\n[What If Your Porsche’s Racing Stripes Could Appear and Disappear on Demand?](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/news\/porsche-patents-disappearing-racing-stripes-charge-status-drive-mode)\n\nSebastian Cenizo\n\n[View post: Why BYD Is Selling a \\$40K EV for \\$134K in Europe](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/news\/why-byd-is-selling-a-40k-ev-for-134k-in-europe)![](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAxMDg3NDc2\/denza-z9gt-2.jpg?io=1&profile=w256&ar=1-1)\n\nNews\n\n[Why BYD Is Selling a \\$40K EV for \\$134K in Europe](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/news\/why-byd-is-selling-a-40k-ev-for-134k-in-europe)\n\nSimran Rastogi\n\n[View post: Genesis GV60 Magma Packs Clever Drive Modes With 641 HP Performance](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/news\/genesis-gv60-magma-packs-clever-drive-modes-with-641-hp-performance)![](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAxMDAzMzc4\/2027-genesis-gv60-magma.jpg?io=1&profile=w256&ar=1-1)\n\nNews\n\n[Genesis GV60 Magma Packs Clever Drive Modes With 641 HP Performance](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/news\/genesis-gv60-magma-packs-clever-drive-modes-with-641-hp-performance)\n\nAnton Andres\n\n[View post: He Gave Away His Ford—Then Spent 7 Years Bringing One Back](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/news\/he-gave-away-his-ford-then-spent-7-years-bringing-one-back)![](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAxMDk2MzQ1\/restored-1936-ford-pickup.jpg?io=1&profile=w256&ar=1-1)\n\nNews\n\n[He Gave Away His Ford—Then Spent 7 Years Bringing One Back](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/news\/he-gave-away-his-ford-then-spent-7-years-bringing-one-back)\n\nPablo Salapantan\n\n[Ford](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/ford\/)’s 5.0-liter Coyote V8 has built a reputation as one of the most dependable, enthusiast-loved engines in the truck world. But now, it’s the subject of a [class-action lawsuit](https:\/\/www.carcomplaints.com\/news\/2025\/ford-f-150-oil-consumption-class-action-lawsuit.shtml) claiming the opposite: that certain F-150s burn oil at alarming rates, sometimes faster than they use gasoline. The case, filed in Michigan, centers on 2018–2020 F-150 models and alleges Ford concealed design flaws while leaving owners to foot the bill for constant oil top-ups.\n\n![2025 Ford Super Duty Truck on-road dynamic front quarter](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTA5ODk1\/2025-ford-super-duty-truck-03-909895.jpg?io=1&profile=w2560&x=0&y=0)\n\nFord\n## **Owners Say Oil Vanishes Too Quickly**\nPlaintiffs argue the trucks can consume a quart of oil every 1,000 miles or less, far outside expectations for modern V8s. In some cases, owners report topping off between fill-ups. The suit claims Ford misled customers by publishing optimistic maintenance intervals while quietly adjusting dipstick markings to obscure low levels.\n\nTechnical service bulletins acknowledged consumption issues, but Ford never issued a recall. That omission stands out when the company has had no problem issuing massive callbacks for other problems — such as [its latest 500,000-SUV recall, which doesn’t even have a fix yet](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/news\/fords-latest-recall-hits-500000-suvs-with-no-solution-in-sight). Owners argue Ford’s selective approach leaves them stranded when the issue cuts into performance and long-term reliability.\n\n![Ford Coyote V8 engine inside the hood](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAyMDEy\/ford-coyote-v8-engine-902012.jpg?io=1&profile=w2560&x=51&y=47)\n\n2013 Ford Shelby GT500 5.8L V8\n\n[Getty](https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/news-photo\/the-logo-of-the-ford-motor-company-is-displayed-on-the-news-photo\/2213954996?adppopup=true)\n## **Ford’s Defense and Strategy**\nFord maintains that some oil consumption is normal and insists the V8 still meets internal durability standards. But critics point to design flaws in piston rings and cylinder coatings, which let oil slip into combustion chambers and burn off. That not only worsens emissions but also undermines confidence in the automaker’s most popular engine.\n\nThe timing is tricky for Ford. As it prepares its next wave of affordable EVs — with trademarks for names like [Mythic, Hive, Fuze, and Fathom](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/news\/fords-next-evs-wont-be-mustangs-or-broncos-meet-mythic-hive-fuze-and-fathom) — it can ill afford reputational damage to its bread-and-butter trucks. Consumer trust, once lost, is harder to rebuild than any engine.\n\n![Ford F-150 Lightning](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTMwOTI3\/gettyimages-1243051479.jpg?io=1&profile=w2560&x=0&y=0)\n\nGetty Images\n## **Why This Matters**\nFord’s F-Series has been the best-selling vehicle line in America for more than four decades. If buyers lose confidence in the 5.0 V8, the ripple effects could be huge, opening the door for rivals to lure loyalists away. Meanwhile, Ford is under pressure to manage recalls, trim costs, and deliver fresh products — including rumors that the automaker could resurrect the [Ranchero as an electric midsize pickup](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/news\/ford-ranchero-could-make-a-comeback-as-electric-midsize-pickup). For a company navigating so many transitions, lawsuits like this threaten the very momentum they need for newcomers.\n\n## My **Final Word**\nThe lawsuit over Ford’s oil-thirsty V8 highlights the precarious balance between engineering legend and corporate liability. Whether the courts find Ford at fault or not, the case underscores a critical truth, that in today’s market, reliability is everything. 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Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners. The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website.","attrs_readable_markdown":"[Ford](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/ford\/)’s 5.0-liter Coyote V8 has built a reputation as one of the most dependable, enthusiast-loved engines in the truck world. But now, it’s the subject of a [class-action lawsuit](https:\/\/www.carcomplaints.com\/news\/2025\/ford-f-150-oil-consumption-class-action-lawsuit.shtml) claiming the opposite: that certain F-150s burn oil at alarming rates, sometimes faster than they use gasoline. The case, filed in Michigan, centers on 2018–2020 F-150 models and alleges Ford concealed design flaws while leaving owners to foot the bill for constant oil top-ups.\n\n![2025 Ford Super Duty Truck on-road dynamic front quarter](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTA5ODk1\/2025-ford-super-duty-truck-03-909895.jpg?io=1&profile=w2560&x=0&y=0)\n\nFord\n## **Owners Say Oil Vanishes Too Quickly**\nPlaintiffs argue the trucks can consume a quart of oil every 1,000 miles or less, far outside expectations for modern V8s. In some cases, owners report topping off between fill-ups. The suit claims Ford misled customers by publishing optimistic maintenance intervals while quietly adjusting dipstick markings to obscure low levels.\n\nTechnical service bulletins acknowledged consumption issues, but Ford never issued a recall. That omission stands out when the company has had no problem issuing massive callbacks for other problems — such as [its latest 500,000-SUV recall, which doesn’t even have a fix yet](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/news\/fords-latest-recall-hits-500000-suvs-with-no-solution-in-sight). Owners argue Ford’s selective approach leaves them stranded when the issue cuts into performance and long-term reliability.\n\n![Ford Coyote V8 engine inside the hood](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAyMDEy\/ford-coyote-v8-engine-902012.jpg?io=1&profile=w2560&x=51&y=47)\n\n2013 Ford Shelby GT500 5.8L V8\n\n[Getty](https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/news-photo\/the-logo-of-the-ford-motor-company-is-displayed-on-the-news-photo\/2213954996?adppopup=true)\n## **Ford’s Defense and Strategy**\nFord maintains that some oil consumption is normal and insists the V8 still meets internal durability standards. But critics point to design flaws in piston rings and cylinder coatings, which let oil slip into combustion chambers and burn off. That not only worsens emissions but also undermines confidence in the automaker’s most popular engine.\n\nThe timing is tricky for Ford. As it prepares its next wave of affordable EVs — with trademarks for names like [Mythic, Hive, Fuze, and Fathom](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/news\/fords-next-evs-wont-be-mustangs-or-broncos-meet-mythic-hive-fuze-and-fathom) — it can ill afford reputational damage to its bread-and-butter trucks. Consumer trust, once lost, is harder to rebuild than any engine.\n\n![Ford F-150 Lightning](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTMwOTI3\/gettyimages-1243051479.jpg?io=1&profile=w2560&x=0&y=0)\n\nGetty Images\n## **Why This Matters**\nFord’s F-Series has been the best-selling vehicle line in America for more than four decades. If buyers lose confidence in the 5.0 V8, the ripple effects could be huge, opening the door for rivals to lure loyalists away. Meanwhile, Ford is under pressure to manage recalls, trim costs, and deliver fresh products — including rumors that the automaker could resurrect the [Ranchero as an electric midsize pickup](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/news\/ford-ranchero-could-make-a-comeback-as-electric-midsize-pickup). For a company navigating so many transitions, lawsuits like this threaten the very momentum they need for newcomers.\n\n## My **Final Word**\nThe lawsuit over Ford’s oil-thirsty V8 highlights the precarious balance between engineering legend and corporate liability. Whether the courts find Ford at fault or not, the case underscores a critical truth, that in today’s market, reliability is everything. For Ford, fixing its engines may matter as much as naming its next EV.","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Ford ’s 5.0-liter Coyote V8 has built a reputation as one of the most dependable, enthusiast-loved engines in the truck world. But now, it’s the subject of a class-action lawsuit claiming the opposite: that certain F-150s burn oil at alarming rates, sometimes faster than they use gasoline. The case, filed in Michigan, centers on 2018–2020 F-150 models and alleges Ford concealed design flaws while leaving owners to foot the bill for constant oil top-ups. Ford Owners Say Oil Vanishes Too Quickly Plaintiffs argue the trucks can consume a quart of oil every 1,000 miles or less, far outside expectations for modern V8s. In some cases, owners report topping off between fill-ups. The suit claims Ford misled customers by publishing optimistic maintenance intervals while quietly adjusting dipstick markings to obscure low levels. Technical service bulletins acknowledged consumption issues, but Ford never issued a recall. That omission stands out when the company has had no problem issuing massive callbacks for other problems — such as its latest 500,000-SUV recall, which doesn’t even have a fix yet . Owners argue Ford’s selective approach leaves them stranded when the issue cuts into performance and long-term reliability. 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 5.8L V8 Getty Ford’s Defense and Strategy Ford maintains that some oil consumption is normal and insists the V8 still meets internal durability standards. But critics point to design flaws in piston rings and cylinder coatings, which let oil slip into combustion chambers and burn off. That not only worsens emissions but also undermines confidence in the automaker’s most popular engine. The timing is tricky for Ford. As it prepares its next wave of affordable EVs — with trademarks for names like Mythic, Hive, Fuze, and Fathom — it can ill afford reputational damage to its bread-and-butter trucks. Consumer trust, once lost, is harder to rebuild than any engine. Getty Images Why This Matters Ford’s F-Series has been the best-selling vehicle line in America for more than four decades. If buyers lose confidence in the 5.0 V8, the ripple effects could be huge, opening the door for rivals to lure loyalists away. Meanwhile, Ford is under pressure to manage recalls, trim costs, and deliver fresh products — including rumors that the automaker could resurrect the Ranchero as an electric midsize pickup . For a company navigating so many transitions, lawsuits like this threaten the very momentum they need for newcomers. My Final Word The lawsuit over Ford’s oil-thirsty V8 highlights the precarious balance between engineering legend and corporate liability. Whether the courts find Ford at fault or not, the case underscores a critical truth, that in today’s market, reliability is everything. For Ford, fixing its engines may matter as much as naming its next EV.
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Sep 4, 2025 12:00 PM EDT By [Autoblog Staff](https://www.autoblog.com/author/autoblog-staff) 0 [Add us on](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=autoblog.com) ![Ford Coyote V8 engine inside the hood](https://www.autoblog.com/.image/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAyMDEy/ford-coyote-v8-engine.jpg?io=1&profile=w2560&ar=4-3&x=51&y=47) Ford Related Articles [View post: What If Your Porsche’s Racing Stripes Could Appear and Disappear on Demand?](https://www.autoblog.com/news/porsche-patents-disappearing-racing-stripes-charge-status-drive-mode)![](https://www.autoblog.com/.image/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAxMDk3MDY2/porsche-911-render-with-fading-stripes.png?io=1&profile=w256&ar=1-1) News [What If Your Porsche’s Racing Stripes Could Appear and Disappear on Demand?](https://www.autoblog.com/news/porsche-patents-disappearing-racing-stripes-charge-status-drive-mode) Sebastian Cenizo [View post: Why BYD Is Selling a \$40K EV for \$134K in Europe](https://www.autoblog.com/news/why-byd-is-selling-a-40k-ev-for-134k-in-europe)![](https://www.autoblog.com/.image/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAxMDg3NDc2/denza-z9gt-2.jpg?io=1&profile=w256&ar=1-1) News [Why BYD Is Selling a \$40K EV for \$134K in Europe](https://www.autoblog.com/news/why-byd-is-selling-a-40k-ev-for-134k-in-europe) Simran Rastogi [View post: Genesis GV60 Magma Packs Clever Drive Modes With 641 HP Performance](https://www.autoblog.com/news/genesis-gv60-magma-packs-clever-drive-modes-with-641-hp-performance)![](https://www.autoblog.com/.image/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAxMDAzMzc4/2027-genesis-gv60-magma.jpg?io=1&profile=w256&ar=1-1) News [Genesis GV60 Magma Packs Clever Drive Modes With 641 HP Performance](https://www.autoblog.com/news/genesis-gv60-magma-packs-clever-drive-modes-with-641-hp-performance) Anton Andres [View post: He Gave Away His Ford—Then Spent 7 Years Bringing One Back](https://www.autoblog.com/news/he-gave-away-his-ford-then-spent-7-years-bringing-one-back)![](https://www.autoblog.com/.image/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAxMDk2MzQ1/restored-1936-ford-pickup.jpg?io=1&profile=w256&ar=1-1) News [He Gave Away His Ford—Then Spent 7 Years Bringing One Back](https://www.autoblog.com/news/he-gave-away-his-ford-then-spent-7-years-bringing-one-back) Pablo Salapantan [Ford](https://www.autoblog.com/ford/)’s 5.0-liter Coyote V8 has built a reputation as one of the most dependable, enthusiast-loved engines in the truck world. But now, it’s the subject of a [class-action lawsuit](https://www.carcomplaints.com/news/2025/ford-f-150-oil-consumption-class-action-lawsuit.shtml) claiming the opposite: that certain F-150s burn oil at alarming rates, sometimes faster than they use gasoline. The case, filed in Michigan, centers on 2018–2020 F-150 models and alleges Ford concealed design flaws while leaving owners to foot the bill for constant oil top-ups. ![2025 Ford Super Duty Truck on-road dynamic front quarter](https://www.autoblog.com/.image/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTA5ODk1/2025-ford-super-duty-truck-03-909895.jpg?io=1&profile=w2560&x=0&y=0) Ford ## Owners Say Oil Vanishes Too Quickly Plaintiffs argue the trucks can consume a quart of oil every 1,000 miles or less, far outside expectations for modern V8s. In some cases, owners report topping off between fill-ups. The suit claims Ford misled customers by publishing optimistic maintenance intervals while quietly adjusting dipstick markings to obscure low levels. Technical service bulletins acknowledged consumption issues, but Ford never issued a recall. That omission stands out when the company has had no problem issuing massive callbacks for other problems — such as [its latest 500,000-SUV recall, which doesn’t even have a fix yet](https://www.autoblog.com/news/fords-latest-recall-hits-500000-suvs-with-no-solution-in-sight). Owners argue Ford’s selective approach leaves them stranded when the issue cuts into performance and long-term reliability. ![Ford Coyote V8 engine inside the hood](https://www.autoblog.com/.image/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAyMDEy/ford-coyote-v8-engine-902012.jpg?io=1&profile=w2560&x=51&y=47) 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 5.8L V8 [Getty](https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/the-logo-of-the-ford-motor-company-is-displayed-on-the-news-photo/2213954996?adppopup=true) ## Ford’s Defense and Strategy Ford maintains that some oil consumption is normal and insists the V8 still meets internal durability standards. But critics point to design flaws in piston rings and cylinder coatings, which let oil slip into combustion chambers and burn off. That not only worsens emissions but also undermines confidence in the automaker’s most popular engine. The timing is tricky for Ford. As it prepares its next wave of affordable EVs — with trademarks for names like [Mythic, Hive, Fuze, and Fathom](https://www.autoblog.com/news/fords-next-evs-wont-be-mustangs-or-broncos-meet-mythic-hive-fuze-and-fathom) — it can ill afford reputational damage to its bread-and-butter trucks. Consumer trust, once lost, is harder to rebuild than any engine. ![Ford F-150 Lightning](https://www.autoblog.com/.image/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTMwOTI3/gettyimages-1243051479.jpg?io=1&profile=w2560&x=0&y=0) Getty Images ## Why This Matters Ford’s F-Series has been the best-selling vehicle line in America for more than four decades. If buyers lose confidence in the 5.0 V8, the ripple effects could be huge, opening the door for rivals to lure loyalists away. Meanwhile, Ford is under pressure to manage recalls, trim costs, and deliver fresh products — including rumors that the automaker could resurrect the [Ranchero as an electric midsize pickup](https://www.autoblog.com/news/ford-ranchero-could-make-a-comeback-as-electric-midsize-pickup). For a company navigating so many transitions, lawsuits like this threaten the very momentum they need for newcomers. ## My Final Word The lawsuit over Ford’s oil-thirsty V8 highlights the precarious balance between engineering legend and corporate liability. Whether the courts find Ford at fault or not, the case underscores a critical truth, that in today’s market, reliability is everything. 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Readable Markdown	[Ford](https://www.autoblog.com/ford/)’s 5.0-liter Coyote V8 has built a reputation as one of the most dependable, enthusiast-loved engines in the truck world. But now, it’s the subject of a [class-action lawsuit](https://www.carcomplaints.com/news/2025/ford-f-150-oil-consumption-class-action-lawsuit.shtml) claiming the opposite: that certain F-150s burn oil at alarming rates, sometimes faster than they use gasoline. The case, filed in Michigan, centers on 2018–2020 F-150 models and alleges Ford concealed design flaws while leaving owners to foot the bill for constant oil top-ups. ![2025 Ford Super Duty Truck on-road dynamic front quarter](https://www.autoblog.com/.image/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTA5ODk1/2025-ford-super-duty-truck-03-909895.jpg?io=1&profile=w2560&x=0&y=0) Ford ## Owners Say Oil Vanishes Too Quickly Plaintiffs argue the trucks can consume a quart of oil every 1,000 miles or less, far outside expectations for modern V8s. In some cases, owners report topping off between fill-ups. The suit claims Ford misled customers by publishing optimistic maintenance intervals while quietly adjusting dipstick markings to obscure low levels. Technical service bulletins acknowledged consumption issues, but Ford never issued a recall. That omission stands out when the company has had no problem issuing massive callbacks for other problems — such as [its latest 500,000-SUV recall, which doesn’t even have a fix yet](https://www.autoblog.com/news/fords-latest-recall-hits-500000-suvs-with-no-solution-in-sight). Owners argue Ford’s selective approach leaves them stranded when the issue cuts into performance and long-term reliability. ![Ford Coyote V8 engine inside the hood](https://www.autoblog.com/.image/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAyMDEy/ford-coyote-v8-engine-902012.jpg?io=1&profile=w2560&x=51&y=47) 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 5.8L V8 [Getty](https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/the-logo-of-the-ford-motor-company-is-displayed-on-the-news-photo/2213954996?adppopup=true) ## Ford’s Defense and Strategy Ford maintains that some oil consumption is normal and insists the V8 still meets internal durability standards. But critics point to design flaws in piston rings and cylinder coatings, which let oil slip into combustion chambers and burn off. That not only worsens emissions but also undermines confidence in the automaker’s most popular engine. The timing is tricky for Ford. As it prepares its next wave of affordable EVs — with trademarks for names like [Mythic, Hive, Fuze, and Fathom](https://www.autoblog.com/news/fords-next-evs-wont-be-mustangs-or-broncos-meet-mythic-hive-fuze-and-fathom) — it can ill afford reputational damage to its bread-and-butter trucks. Consumer trust, once lost, is harder to rebuild than any engine. ![Ford F-150 Lightning](https://www.autoblog.com/.image/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTMwOTI3/gettyimages-1243051479.jpg?io=1&profile=w2560&x=0&y=0) Getty Images ## Why This Matters Ford’s F-Series has been the best-selling vehicle line in America for more than four decades. If buyers lose confidence in the 5.0 V8, the ripple effects could be huge, opening the door for rivals to lure loyalists away. Meanwhile, Ford is under pressure to manage recalls, trim costs, and deliver fresh products — including rumors that the automaker could resurrect the [Ranchero as an electric midsize pickup](https://www.autoblog.com/news/ford-ranchero-could-make-a-comeback-as-electric-midsize-pickup). For a company navigating so many transitions, lawsuits like this threaten the very momentum they need for newcomers. ## My Final Word The lawsuit over Ford’s oil-thirsty V8 highlights the precarious balance between engineering legend and corporate liability. Whether the courts find Ford at fault or not, the case underscores a critical truth, that in today’s market, reliability is everything. For Ford, fixing its engines may matter as much as naming its next EV.
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