Yes, you may be eligible for $6,000 if you were the first buyer or lessee of a qualifying 2023-2024 Ford Transit Trail for personal, family or household use. You must submit a valid claim with documentation by Jan. 15, 2027. The Transit Trail is the adventure-ready version of Ford's full-size Transit van.
The lawsuit, Provo et al. v. Ford Motor Company, No. 1:25-cv-00569 in Delaware, alleges these vans lack enough tire clearance in the wheel wells in certain driving conditions, according to the official settlement site official settlement site.
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- What went wrong with the tires?
- Which vans and owners qualify?
- What proof do you need to file?
- What are the deadlines?
What went wrong with the tires?
The issue centers on 30.5-inch tires fitted to the adventure-ready Transit Trail. Under certain driving conditions, the tires can rub against the wheel-arch area. Autoblog describes the problem as wheel-arch clearance trouble on the Trail model Autoblog report. Plaintiffs alleged the design could force tires against the front of the vehicle.
That contact could damage tires and increase crash risk, according to Bloomberg Law Bloomberg Law coverage. Ford denies wrongdoing but agreed to settle. The settlement offers $6,000 per Class Vehicle to each class member with a valid, timely claim. Bloomberg Law reports there is no total cap on those payments.
Which vans and owners qualify?
Class Vehicles are model-year 2023-2024 Ford Transit Trails sold or leased new through an authorized Ford dealer. The original purchase or lease must have occurred before June 1, 2024, according to the official settlement site official settlement site. Only the first purchaser or lessee counts.
That person must have bought or leased for personal, family or household use to meet the Original Owner/Lessee rule. Two limits apply. Only one claimant is allowed per vehicle. Anyone already compensated by Ford for this issue is excluded.
What proof do you need to file?
You must show the vehicle is a Class Vehicle and that you are its Original Owner/Lessee. Typical proof includes a purchase contract, lease agreement, or dealer record with the year, model, VIN, and sale date. You must also submit a completed IRS Form W-9.
The payment cannot be issued without it. Keep copies of everything you send. Check your documents before filing. A missing W-9, wrong VIN, second-owner purchase, or business-use vehicle can block payment.
- Confirm 2023-2024 Transit Trail, bought or leased new before June 1, 2024
- Confirm you are the first owner or lessee for personal, family or household use
- Gather purchase or lease proof plus your completed W-9
- File online or by mail before the deadline
What are the deadlines?
Claims must be filed online or postmarked by Jan. 15, 2027. Late or incomplete claims will not be paid. If you want to opt out or object, the deadline is Jan. 13, 2027.
The court will hold a final fairness hearing on March 16, 2027 at 10 a.m. ET. File early so you have time to fix a missing form or proof. Mark Jan. 15, 2027 on your calendar now.