A California man has filed a proposed class action lawsuit against Ford, arguing that customers who paid tariff-inflated prices for their vehicles deserve a share of the $1.3 billion refund the automaker expects to receive.
The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Michigan by Jason Bullock, centers on the Ford Mustang Mach-E built in Mexico.
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Bullock claims he paid an inflated price earlier this year because tariff costs were baked into the sticker and destination charges.
The U. S.
Supreme Court struck down the tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act earlier this year.
While some tariffs on components remain, companies that paid the duties are now eligible for substantial refunds from the federal government.
Double Recovery Argument
Ford has told investors it expects a one-time benefit of roughly $1.3 billion from recovering tariffs paid between March 2025 and February 2026.
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The lawsuit argues that customers who absorbed those extra costs should receive compensation.
“If Ford retains the tariff refunds while also retaining the tariff-related price increases paid by consumers, Ford will receive a double recovery and unjust windfall,” the filing states.
Ford spokesperson Richard Binhammer confirmed the company is reviewing the complaint.
“We have a lineup of affordable and accessible vehicles today and we’ll continue to act on that commitment in ways that make sense for customers and dealers,” he said.
Ford might not be the only automaker facing such challenges.
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General Motors and Stellantis have also indicated they anticipate tariff-related refunds, raising the possibility of similar lawsuits across the industry.
