What is the claim deadline for the Ford F-Series Door Latch Class Action Settlement?

Closed to new claims — the deadline was November 30, 2020.

Do I need proof of purchase for the Ford F-Series Door Latch Class Action Settlement?

Yes. This settlement asks for documentation with the claim; fseriesdoorlatchsettlement.com lists what is accepted.

Is the Ford F-Series Door Latch Class Action Settlement notice real, or a scam?

JND Legal Administration is the court-appointed administrator. Claims are filed only at fseriesdoorlatchsettlement.com. Filing is always free, and no administrator asks for payment or a full Social Security number by email or text.

Who are the attorneys in the Ford F-Series Door Latch Class Action Settlement?

For the plaintiffs: Robert J. Berg (Denlea & Carton LLP); Myles K. Bartley (Phillips Lytle LLP); Jeffrey I. Carton (Denlea & Carton LLP). For Ford Motor Company: Sarah V. Bondurant Price (McGuireWoods LLP); Andrew John Trask (McGuire Woods - CA Office); Peter J. Fazio (Aaronson Rappaport Feinstein & Deutsch, LLP). From the public court docket.

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Ford F-Series Door Latch Class Action Settlement

$10–$400

Last verified September 18, 2026Source: jndHow ClaimWatch verifies cases

Closed to new claims since November 30, 2020. Browse open settlements →

Where this case stands

Final approval granted November 18, 2020

Claims closed November 30, 2020. Once the time to appeal has run, the administrator pays valid claims; that usually takes three to twelve months after approval.

Before Judge Lawrence E. Kahn, U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (No. 1:17-cv-00296-LEK-DJS).

March 13, 2017
Case filed
March 9, 2020
Preliminary approval
The court allowed notice of the proposed settlement to go out to the class.
November 2, 2020
Opt-out and objection deadline
Last day to exclude yourself from the settlement or object to its terms.
November 18, 2020
Final approval granted
November 30, 2020
Claim deadline
Claims had to be submitted by this date.
December 2, 2020
Final approval hearing
The court hears any objections and decides whether to approve the settlement.
December 15, 2020
Case closed by the court

What happened

Ford F-Series trucks (2015-2019 model years) allegedly have door latches with a design defect that causes them to malfunction. Ford denies all allegations of wrongdoing but has agreed to settle and provide compensation for out-of-pocket repair, towing, and rental expenses related to door latch issues.

Do you qualify?

Current or former owners or lessees of 2015-2018 Ford F-150 trucks; 2017-2018 Ford F-250, F-350, F-450, or F-550 trucks; or 2019 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, or F-550 trucks (built before specified dates) purchased or leased in the United States.

What you can claim

Read from the official settlement notice.

Reimbursement for repairs completed before May 4, 2020
$400 each
Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses incurred for repairs to address malfunctioning door latch, including costs of repair, towing, and vehicle rental. Maximum $400 available.
Reimbursement for repairs completed between May 4, 2020 and May 4, 2021
$200 each
Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses incurred for repairs to address malfunctioning door latch, including costs of repair, towing, and vehicle rental. Maximum $200 available.
Dissatisfaction payment for door latch performance before May 4, 2020
$10 each
Up to $10 payment for class members who experienced dissatisfaction with door latch performance in their Class Vehicle before May 4, 2020.

Who is in the class

You may be in the Class if you are an entity or natural person in the United States (including its Territories and the District of Columbia) who currently own or lease (or who in the past owned or leased) one of the following vehicles purchased or leased in the United States: Model Year 2015-2018 Ford F-150 trucks; Model Year 2017-2018 Ford F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks; or Model Year 2019 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks built at Ford's Dearborn Assembly Plant before February 26, 2019, Ford's Kansas City Assembly Plant before March 4, 2019, Ford's Kentucky Assembly Plant before March 5, 2019, or Ford's Ohio Assembly Plant before March 11, 2019.

Quoted from the settlement notice.

How to file

Class members must submit a valid Claim Form with required supporting documentation by November 30, 2020 (deadline has passed). Claims could be filed online, by mail, or by email. Reimbursement requires proof of repair costs, towing, or vehicle rental expenses incurred for door latch repairs.

Common questions

How much does the Ford F-Series Door Latch Class Action Settlement pay?: Estimated payout: $10–$400.Why settlement checks are smaller than the headline number →
What is the claim deadline for the Ford F-Series Door Latch Class Action Settlement?: Closed to new claims — the deadline was November 30, 2020.
Do I need proof of purchase for the Ford F-Series Door Latch Class Action Settlement?: Yes. This settlement asks for documentation with the claim; fseriesdoorlatchsettlement.com lists what is accepted.
What is the status of the Ford F-Series Door Latch Class Action Settlement?: Final approval granted November 18, 2020. Claims closed November 30, 2020. Once the time to appeal has run, the administrator pays valid claims; that usually takes three to twelve months after approval.
Is the Ford F-Series Door Latch Class Action Settlement notice real, or a scam?: JND Legal Administration is the court-appointed administrator. Claims are filed only at fseriesdoorlatchsettlement.com. Filing is always free, and no administrator asks for payment or a full Social Security number by email or text.How to tell a real settlement notice from a scam →
Who are the attorneys in the Ford F-Series Door Latch Class Action Settlement?: For the plaintiffs: Robert J. Berg (Denlea & Carton LLP); Myles K. Bartley (Phillips Lytle LLP); Jeffrey I. Carton (Denlea & Carton LLP). For Ford Motor Company: Sarah V. Bondurant Price (McGuireWoods LLP); Andrew John Trask (McGuire Woods - CA Office); Peter J. Fazio (Aaronson Rappaport Feinstein & Deutsch, LLP). From the public court docket.

Who's involved

Plaintiffs

Brandon Kommer

Defendants

Ford Motor Company

From the public court docket, contact details as filed; not an endorsement.

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Claim deadline: November 30, 2020
Estimated payout: $10–$400
Proof required: Yes
Class period: January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2019
Exclusion deadline: November 2, 2020
Final hearing: December 2, 2020
Filed: March 13, 2017
Case: Brandon Kommer v. Ford Motor Company
Case number: 1:17-cv-00296-LEK-DJS
Court: U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Judge: Lawrence E. Kahn
Administrator: JND Legal Administration
Administrator phone: 1-833-900-1642

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Case status & court docket

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U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York

Final approval granted November 18, 2020 · filed March 13, 2017

December 3, 2020
Fairness hearing
TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings: Fairness Hearing held on 12/02/2020 before Judge Lawrence E. Kahn, IMPORTANT NOTICE - REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: In order to remove personal identifier data from the transcript, a party must electronically file a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction with the Clerk's Office
December 2, 2020
Preliminary approval
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Senior Judge Lawrence E. Kahn: Motion Hearing held via SKYPE on 12/2/2020 re 53 MOTION for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement. Attorney J. Carton presents a prepared statement into the record - outlining the settlement process & history of the ca
November 18, 2020
Final approval
MEMORANDUM OF LAW re 66 Memorandum of Law,, In Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Final Approval of Class Action Settlement filed by Ford Motor Company. (Fazio, Peter)
September 16, 2020
Objection filed
TEXT ORDER: Having reviewed the 61 objection to the Settlement Agreement, the Court notes that it contains the home address of the objector. Accordingly, the Court orders the objection SEALED pursuant to Local Rule 8.1(a). Signed by Senior Judge Lawrence E. Kahn on 9/16/2020. (dpk) (Entered: 09/16/2
September 15, 2020
Objection filed
OBJECTION to the Settlement Agreement by Caroline O'Malley. (dpk) (dpk, ).
May 4, 2020
Fairness hearing
Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement & Order. Fairness hearing is set for December 02, 2020 at 10:30 AM, in Albany. Signed by Senior Judge Lawrence E. Kahn on May 04, 2020. (sas)
May 4, 2020
Preliminary approval
TEXT ORDER: In light of the Court's order granting preliminary approval of the class action settlement, Dkt. No. 58, the parties are directed to file a joint status update with the Court by May 6, 2020. To the extent the parties believe that a telephonic conference is required to resolve any outstan
March 31, 2020
Preliminary approval
TEXT NOTICE of Hearing on Motion re 53 MOTION for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement : The Motion Hearing is set for 5/13/2020 at 10:00 AM in Albany before Senior Judge Lawrence E. Kahn. (ban)