February 23, 2016
A California federal judge on Monday denied Ford's third attempt to trim claims involving some of its vehicles from a proposed class action over an alleged power steering defect, saying a recent recall does not provide the drivers with adequate relief.
December 18, 2015
A proposed class of Ford car owners alleging a power steering defect on Thursday urged a California federal court to reject dismissal arguments by the auto giant, saying a proposed issue of standing has already been settled and a recent recall doesn't offer proper relief.
October 28, 2015
Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday urged a California federal judge to trim claims involving some Fusion and Focus vehicles from a proposed class action over an alleged power steering defect, saying a recall mooted some claims and the named plaintiffs can't pursue other claims over cars they don't own.
July 08, 2015
A California federal judge preserved most of a proposed class action against Ford Motor Co. over an alleged power steering defect on Tuesday, foiling the automaker's attempt to toss the suit a second time after the plaintiffs amended their complaint.
February 13, 2015
A California federal judge on Thursday tossed without prejudice an "unwieldy" proposed class action accusing Ford Motor Co. of concealing defective power steering systems that are prone to sudden and premature failure on its Focus and Fusion models.
December 17, 2014
A class of car owners suing Ford Motor Co. fought back Tuesday against the auto giant's motion to toss their action over allegedly faulty power-steering systems from California federal court, calling Ford's argument for dismissal meritless.
October 28, 2014
Ford Motor Co. on Friday urged a California federal court to toss a putative class action alleging its Focus and Fusion models have defective power-steering systems, arguing that it doesn't prove Ford misled consumers about the efficacy of the systems and noting that a dealership fixed one of the plaintiffs' issues for free.
June 30, 2014
Ford Motor Co. falsely markets its popular Focus and Fusion models as containing an innovative and safe power steering system, despite knowing that the defective system suddenly and prematurely fails during normal driving conditions, according to a putative class action filed Friday in California federal court.