Press Release 09-01-2026 Ford Motor Company to Pay $2.3 Million to Resolve EEOC Race and National Origin Harassment Charge Conciliation agreement highlights voluntary efforts by Ford to address allegations of offensive language and graffiti at its Buffalo, New York facility BUFFALO, N.Y. — Ford Motor Company agreed to pay $2.3 million to settle a 2021 charge alleging race and national origin harassment claims investigated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) at the auto company’s Buffalo stamping plant, the federal agency announced today. The EEOC’s investigation found reasonable cause to believe that Ford personnel at the facility subjected numerous employees to harassment and discrimination based on race and national origin. During the investigation, graffiti targeting black employees and employees of various national origins, including Native American and Hispanic workers, was discovered in several employee areas throughout the plant, including bathrooms and break rooms.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Email 800-669-4000 Bio and Articles Find Your Next Job ! Senior Attorney Investigator Workers' Compensation Attorney Paralegal - Estate Planning and Probate Explore More Job Openings HB Ad Slot Ford Motor Company to Pay up to $10.125 Million To Settle EEOC Harassment Investigation by: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission , U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Press Release Wednesday, August 16, 2017 Related Practices & Jurisdictions Labor Employment Litigation Trial Practice All Federal Print Mail Download />i Blacks and Women Subjected to Harassment at Two Chicago Facilities, Federal Agency Found Ford Motor Company has agreed to pay up to $10.125 million to settle sex and race harassment for a group of individuals which was investigated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) at two Ford plants, the federal agency announced today. In its investigation, the EEOC found reasonable cause to believe that personnel at two Ford facilities in the Chicago area, the Chicago Assembly Plant and the Chicago Stamping Plant, had subjected female and African-American employees to sexual and racial harassment. The EEOC also found that the company retaliated against employees who complained about the harassment or discrimination. Such alleged conduct violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Ford chose to voluntarily resolve this issue with the EEOC, without admission of liability, to avoid an extended dispute. The conciliation agreement provides monetary relief of up to $10.125 million to those who are found eligible through a claims process established by the agreement.
OSHA enforcement inspection: 348564691. Employer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY MICHIGAN ASSEMBLY PLANT. Worksite: WAYNE, MI. Case status: CLOSED. Terminal outcome: Final Order. Outcome date: 2026-01-30. Current penalties: $0.00. Initial penalties: $0.00. Citation 01001: OSHA violation type O; standard 19100022 A03; terminal outcome Final Order on 2026-01-30; current penalty $0.00; abatement complete 3.
Ford Motor Company agreed to pay a $375,703 fine and change its practices after a California Privacy Protection Agency decision found unnecessary friction in its opt-out process violated the California Consumer Privacy Act
Ford Motor Company agreed to pay a $375,703 fine and change its practices after a California Privacy Protection Agency decision found unnecessary friction in its opt-out process violated the California Consumer Privacy Act.
Newsroom Ford to Change Practices, Pay Fine for Adding Unnecessary Friction to Opt-Out Process March 5, 2026 SACRAMENTO, CA — The California Privacy Protection Agency Board has issued a decision requiring Ford Motor Company to pay a $375,703 fine and change its practices following a settlement reached by CalPrivacy’s Enforcement Division. The decision emphasizes that unnecessary friction in the opt-out process violates the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Ford vehicles are commonly found on roadways across California.
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company. NHTSA campaign: 26V451000. Vehicle: 2024 FORD EXPLORER. Component: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY. Report received: 14/07/2026. Potential units affected: 387911. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly. A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will inspect and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters explaining the safety risk were mailed August 19, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Lincoln Aviator owner notification letters were mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S52. This recall expands Recall 25V393. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.
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