360-Degree Camera Systems in Ford Vehicles
Allegations: Marketing that the 360-degree camera system is a safety feature in vehicles when the system routinely malfunctions and does not work as advertised due to a defect
The Mileage of the Ford Fusion Hybrid
In June 2015, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Ford Motor Company for allegedly misleadingly advertising the mileage of the Ford Fusion Hybrid. According to the named plaintiff, the Fusion “performed below the advertised mileage even under optimal conditions.” (DeLuca et al v. Ford Motor Company and Does 1-50, Case No. BC583666, Superior Court of the State of California, For the County of Los Angeles)
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360-Degree Cameras in Ford Vehicles
Allegations: Falsely marketing 360-degree cameras in vehicles as safety features when they do not work as advertised due to a defect
360-Degree Cameras in Ford Vehicles
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the benefits of cameras when they do not work as advertised due to a defect
Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty Diesel Vehicles
Allegations: Deceptively advertising vehicles as the “Cleanest Super Duty Diesel Ever”
MyFord and MyLincoln Mobile Apps
Allegations: Failing to disclose that certain features available in the MyFord and MyLincoln apps – including roadside emergency safety features – would become inoperable after 3G networks were phased out
Ford F-350 Pickup Trucks
Allegations: Misleadingly overstating the weight trucks are able to safely tow and haul
Fuel Economy of Ford Trucks
Ford Diesel Trucks with Bosch CP4 Fuel Injection Pumps
MyFord Touch and MyLincoln Touch
Ford Trucks
Bosch’s CP4 Fuel Injection Pump
Ford’s Shelby GT350 Mustang
Ford’s Diesel Vehicles
2016 Shelby GT350 Mustang
Ford’s F-Series Super Duty Pick-Up Trucks
2013 Ford Escape SE
Jacks and Spare Tires for Ford Trucks
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