Class Action Involving the 2000 and 2001 Ford Focus Settled for Cash Refunds

On July 28, 2008, Judge Victoria Chaney of the Superior Court of California, Los Angeles County, granted final approval of the settlement of the Class Action providing reimbursement to California owners and lessees of the 2000 and 2001 Ford Focus for front brake repairs.

Under the settlement, Ford is making full reimbursement -- in cash -- for qualifying repairs and claims. This ruling clears the way for reimbursement checks to be issued to Class members who submit valid claims by September 16, 2008.