Original owners and lessees who bought or leased a new 2023 or 2024 Ford Transit Trail before June 1, 2024 for personal, family or household use.
Owners say the Trail package left too little wheel-well room for its 30.5 inch off-road tires. Ford denies the claims but agreed to settle the case.
$6,000 per eligible vehicle, paid by check, after the court gives final approval.
Submit a claim online or by mail by January 15, 2027, with your VIN, a W-9 and proof of purchase or lease.
No. You can file the claim yourself for free. You only need a lawyer if you want to opt out and sue on your own.
Ford is settling a class action over the Transit Trail, a van sold with an off-road package that owners say could not safely fit its own tires. Eligible owners can claim $6,000 per vehicle. This page explains who qualifies, what you need and the dates that matter.
The case is Provo et al. v. Ford Motor Company, No. 1:25-cv-00569, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. Ford denies any wrongdoing and the court has not decided who is right. This page is general information and not legal advice.
Key deadlines
Claim by January 15, 2027. Opt out or object by January 13, 2027. Final approval hearing on March 16, 2027. Always check the official settlement website for changes. See our guide to class action settlements with no proof of purchase for how claims work.
The Transit Trail package added off-road tires and a rugged look to the Ford Transit van. The lawsuit says the wheel wells do not leave enough clearance for the 30.5 inch tires in certain conditions, such as turning, braking or carrying a heavy load. Ford issued a recall in 2024 (Ford number 24S21, NHTSA number 24V226) to deal with the tire fit problem, and owners then said the fix hurt the van they paid extra for. The case was reported by ClassAction.org.
You are in the settlement class if you were the original owner or lessee of a new 2023 or 2024 Transit Trail, you got it before June 1, 2024, and you used it for personal, family or household purposes. You also cannot have already received compensation from Ford for the van or its defect. You may still qualify if you have since sold the van.
Each eligible vehicle gets $6,000, paid by paper check. You file a separate claim for each van. Under the settlement, class lawyers may ask for up to $625,000 in fees and expenses, and the two class representatives may receive $3,500 each. Those amounts are subject to court approval.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Payment per eligible vehicle | $6,000 |
| Attorney fees and expenses (maximum) | $625,000 |
| Class representative awards | $3,500 each |
Do not skip the claim.
Doing nothing means no payment and you give up the right to sue Ford over the tire clearance problem, so file by January 15, 2027.
Go to the official settlement website and enter the unique ID and PIN from your notice, or print the claim form and mail it to Ford Transit Trail Settlement, Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 5470, Portland, OR 97228-5470. You can also call 1-877-525-1779. Mail must be postmarked by January 15, 2027.
You have four choices. Submit a claim to get paid. Opt out to keep your right to sue, which means no payment. Object to tell the court why you dislike the deal, while staying in it. Or do nothing, which means no payment and no right to sue. If you opt out or object, the deadline is January 13, 2027. Our guide on how to sue a company explains what going alone involves.
Case: Provo et al. v. Ford Motor Company
Case number: 1:25-cv-00569
Court: U.S. District Court, District of Delaware
Administrator: Epiq, 1-877-525-1779
Website: fordtransittrailsettlement.com
Yes. A court authorized notice says Ford agreed to settle the class action Provo v. Ford Motor Company for $6,000 per eligible vehicle. Ford denies wrongdoing.
$6,000 per eligible vehicle, paid by check. You file one claim for each van.
January 15, 2027, online or postmarked by mail.
Yes. You need your VIN and a purchase or lease agreement, or other records such as a buyer order, title or registration that show the first purchase date.
No. Only original owners or lessees who got the van new qualify.
Yes, if you were the original owner or lessee before June 1, 2024 and received no other compensation from Ford.
No. Vans bought or leased for business or commercial use are excluded.
After the court grants final approval at the March 16, 2027 hearing and any appeals end.
No. The settlement does not change your recall remedies or your new vehicle warranty rights.