The company agreed to pay $19.2 million to 40 states and not make further statements detailing misleading advertising as part of a settlement filed in San Diego Superior Court in California. $1.2 million to California from the settlement will assist with enforcement of state and local consumer protection laws.
The attorney general said Ford had shown signs of “misleading” consumers about the 2013-14 C-Max hybrid vehicles and 2011-2014 Super Duty pickup trucks. Accordingly, the company falsely advertised the distance that C-Max hybrids can travel with a single tank of gas and these cars have better fuel economy than other hybrids.
Authorities say Ford also intentionally ignored its payload calculations for standard Super Duty pickup truck items including spare wheels, tires, jacks and radios, thereby improving capacity. the requested payload capacity “artificially”.
Meanwhile, Ford in a statement said it was “delighted” that the investigation was resolved with no findings of court misconduct, but the company… “denies” the violation. violate any federal or state law.
“We have worked with the states to address their concerns, and in the process, the parties have limited additional investigation costs and legal costs for all parties,” Ford said.
Ford also confirmed it had repaired and refunded those who purchased or rented vehicles in, shortly after the incorrect ad confirmation time.
Meanwhile, California Attorney General Rob Bonta said: “Buyers should trust that they’re getting what they paid for.”
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