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Consumers who purchased or leased a new 2023 or 2024 Ford Transit Trail vehicle for personal, family, or household use before June 1, 2024, and have not already received compensation from Ford for that vehicle, may be eligible to submit a claim for a $6,000 cash payment from a class action settlement.
Ford Motor Co. has agreed to pay to settle a class action lawsuit alleging that certain Ford Transit Trail vehicles were sold or leased with defects related to the “Transit Trail” package. The plaintiff claims that these vehicles did not provide sufficient clearance for the tires within the wheel wells under certain driving conditions, potentially resulting in economic loss for consumers.
Who can file a claim?
Class members must meet the following criteria:
- They are the original owner or lessee (the first person or persons, if acquired jointly) who purchased or leased a new 2023 or 2024 Ford Transit Trail for personal, family, or household use
- The vehicle was purchased or leased new before June 1, 2024.
- The vehicle was acquired directly from an Authorized Ford Dealer, or indirectly through an outfitter/upfitter or other intermediary that acquired the vehicle new for resale and/or vehicle conversion.
- They have not already received any compensation from Ford relating to the Class Vehicle or any alleged defect or economic loss (including settlement payment or repurchase)
How much are settlement payments?
$6,000 cash payment: Class members can submit a claim to receive a cash payment of $6,000 for each qualifying Ford Transit Trail vehicle purchase.
How to claim an award
To receive a settlement payment, class members can file a claim online or print and complete the PDF claim form, and mail it to the settlement administrator. A separate claim form is required for each eligible vehicle.
Settlement administrator's mailing address: Ford Transit Trail Settlement, Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 5470, Portland, OR 97228-5470
The claim deadline is Jan. 15, 2027.
Required proof and claim information
- To submit a claim online, class members must provide the Unique ID and PIN from the settlement notice they received. To submit a claim by mail, class members must provide the Unique ID.
- Class members must provide the vehicle identification number (VIN) and their Social Security number, tax identification number or employer identification number.
- Class members must proof of ownership or lease that shows they purchased or leased a new qualifying Ford Transit Trail vehicle before June 1, 2024. Documentation must include the name of the seller or lessor, the purchaser or lessee, the VIN and the date of purchase or lease.
Payout options
Paper check mailed to the address provided
Settlement fund breakdown
The settlement fund will include:
- Settlement administration costs: To be determined
- Attorneys' fees and expenses: Up to $625,000
- Service awards to class representatives: $3,500 each ($7,000)
- Payments to claimants: $6,000 per qualifying vehicle
Important dates
- Exclusion deadline: Jan. 13, 2027
- Deadline to file a claim: Jan. 15, 2027
- Final approval hearing: March 16, 2027
When is the Ford Transit Trail vehicle defect settlement payout date?
Payments will be issued to approved claimants after the court grants final approval of the settlement and any appeals are resolved.
Why was there a class action settlement?
The class action lawsuit asserted that certain 2023 and 2024 Ford Transit Trail vehicles had defects in the “Transit Trail” package, specifically insufficient tire clearance in the wheel wells under certain driving conditions. The complaint alleged that these defects could result in economic loss.
Ford denies the allegations, however agreed to the settlement to avoid the uncertainty and expense of further litigation and a possible trial. The settlement does not affect vehicle owner rights under Ford’s new vehicle limited warranty or any recall remedies.
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