# Ford Payout for Transit Trail Owners

> Ford pays Transit Trail owners $6,000 after class action lawsuit over reduced off-road capabilities.
- Title: Ford Payout for Transit Trail Owners · Jalopnik | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: ford, transit trail, class action lawsuit, settlement, tire recall, off-road capabilities, Jalopnik
- Source: Jalopnik — https://jalopnik.com/2305700/ford-settles-transit-trail-class-action-lawsuit
- Author: Logan K. Carter
- Published: 2026-11-03T19:28:14+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ford, transit trail, class action lawsuit, settlement, tire recall, off-road capabilities, cars, culture
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.