Oh no, Ford Super Duty trucks might be in one expensive pickle. Allegedly, false claims for Ford Super Duty truck models like the F-350 and F-250 result in a $19.2 million fine. It will resolve allegations about falsely advertised fuel economy ratings.
According to Reuters, Ford faces a multi-state settlement to cover the 2013 – 2014 C-Max hybrids and 2011 – 2014 Ford Super Duty trucks. Reportedly, Ford advertised incorrect payload capacity and fuel economy ratings for some hybrids and pickup truck models.
Ford lowered the advertised fuel economy ratings on the C-Max hybrid by up to seven miles per gallon and sent $550 checks to owners to make up for the difference in fuel costs.
The settlement involves 40 states and the District of Columbia, which prohibit Ford from making false or misleading advertising claims related to the estimated fuel economy or payload capacity of new motor vehicles. However, Ford does not admit to wrongdoing.
Iowa Attorney General, Tom Miller, shared that Ford advertised impressive fuel economy and payload capacity for its cars and trucks for years. But unfortunately, the figures are not based on reality, leaving customers with vehicles that don’t meet their standards.
Acting New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin explained that Ford Super Duty trucks misrepresented the distance customers could drive on a single tank of gas. Ford asserted that driving style would...
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