From Jalopnik · Logan K. Carter · · 50s
Ford Payout for Transit Trail Owners
Ford pays Transit Trail owners $6,000 after class action lawsuit over reduced off-road capabilities.
In brief
Ford pays Transit Trail owners $6,000 after class action lawsuit over reduced off-road capabilities. Ford settled with Transit Trail owners for $6,000 due to diminished off-road features after recalling 30.5-inch tires for 28.5-inch ones. Originally reported by Jalopnik.
Ford recalls Transit Trail tires
Ford recalled all 2023 and 2024 Transit Trails in early 2024 after replacing 30.5-inch tires with 28.5-inch ones.
Owners sue over reduced off-road features
Owners filed a class action lawsuit after the recall reduced ground clearance from 6.7 inches to 5.5 inches.
Ford settles for $6,000 per owner
Ford offers $6,000 to eligible owners who bought or leased Transit Trails before June 1, 2024.
Settlement covers 2,000 vehicles
Nearly 2,000 vehicles were included in the recall, but only some owners qualify for the $6,000 payout.
The bottom line
Ford settled with Transit Trail owners for $6,000 due to diminished off-road features after recalling 30.5-inch tires for 28.5-inch ones.
