Collier et al v. Ford Motor Company

  1. March 19, 2025

    Ford Explorer Axle-Bolt Suit Dropped By Wash. Plaintiffs

    A Washington federal judge on Wednesday closed a proposed class action accusing Ford of selling Explorer vehicles designed with a single unreliable rear-axle bolt, after a pair of vehicle owners told the court they were dropping their case.

  2. March 14, 2024

    Ford Slammed For Bid To 'Sidestep' Faulty Axle-Bolt Suit

    Two Washington SUV owners suing Ford for allegedly slacking on safety in newer Explorer models have accused the vehicle maker of trying to "sidestep liability" in their proposed class action by pointing to two recalls that didn't address the design flaw at issue.

  3. February 07, 2024

    Ford Says Explorer Recall Offers Doom Faulty Bolt Suit

    Ford Motor Co. is urging a Washington federal judge to toss a proposed class action accusing the automaker of selling Explorers designed with a single unreliable rear axle bolt, saying the dispute isn't ripe for litigation because the vehicle owners haven't exhausted their options under two ongoing recalls.

  4. August 29, 2023

    Ford Accused Of Hiding Bolt Defect To Sell Faulty Explorers

    A pair of Washington residents have accused Ford of skimping on the design of its Explorer model after initially eliminating a part due to supply chain shortages, alleging in federal court that the automaker stuck with an unsafe design to save money.