Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating alleged camshaft and lifter failures involving certain Ford vehicles equipped with the 7.3-liter gasoline V8 engine. These failures may cause premature engine-component wear, severe engine damage, and a sudden loss of engine power while driving.
On October 23, 2026, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened Defect Petition DP26011 to evaluate allegations involving Ford’s 7.3L gasoline engines. The petition concerns 2021–2022 Ford E-350 vehicles and 2021 Ford F-59 and F-750 vehicles equipped with the affected engine.
According to the petition, insufficient oil lubrication at low engine idle speeds may cause excessive wear to the lifter rollers and camshaft lobes. If the components deteriorate significantly, the engine may suffer catastrophic damage or lose power with little warning.
The NHTSA petition remains under investigation to determine whether further action is warranted. It is not itself a recall or a final determination that a safety defect exists.
Consumers May Have Experienced:
- Unusual ticking or tapping noises from the upper engine;
- Rough engine operation, misfires, or warning lights;
- Premature camshaft or lifter wear;
- Extensive engine repairs or complete engine replacement;
- Sudden loss of engine power while driving;
- Vehicle downtime, towing expenses, and lost work or business use.
Potential Claims May Include:
- Breach of warranty;
- State consumer-protection claims involving alleged nondisclosure of a known defect;
- Claims for reimbursement of qualifying engine repair or replacement expenses;
- Product-liability claims if the alleged defect caused personal injury or property damage.
Signs You May Be Affected:
- Own or previously owned a 2021–2022 Ford E-350 with the 7.3L gasoline V8 engine;
- Own or previously owned a 2021 Ford F-59 or F-750 equipped with that engine;
- Experienced unusual upper-engine ticking or tapping noises;
- Received a diagnosis of camshaft or valve-tappet/lifter wear;
- Paid for camshaft, lifter, or engine replacement repairs;
- Experienced an unexpected loss of engine power;
- Have repair invoices, diagnostic codes, or dealer records documenting repeated engine problems.
If you experienced camshaft or lifter failures, expensive engine repairs, or unexpected engine power loss involving an affected Ford vehicle, Migliaccio & Rathod LLP would like to hear from you. Please complete the contact form on this page, send us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (202) 470-3520.