Ford Issues Checks to C-Max Hybrid Owners
Ford has begun mailing checks to C-Max Hybrid owners as compensation for having revised the advertised fuel economy from 47 mpg to 43 mpg.
C-Max Hybrid buyers are receiving $550 as compensation while lessees are receiving $325. The compensation checks are being mailed in batches to about 32,000 customers who purchased the C-Max Hybrid prior to the American automaker announcing the revision.
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Accompanying each check is a letter from C.J. O’Donnell, Ford group marketing manager for electrification, that explains the restatement of the MPG claims and thanking customers for buying the vehicle.
The C-Max Hybrid was downgraded to a 43 mpg combined rating in August. At the time, Ford also announced that it would fine-tune the engine software to improve fuel economy. Those upgrades have already been done by Ford dealers.
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[Source: Automotive News]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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