Ford Motor Profile

Ford Motor Patent Grants

Method and procedure for evaluation and compensation of springback

Patent Number 12282717 - April 22, 2025

A method for compensating springback of a part includes running a finite element analysis (FEA) simulation of forming a panel using a model of…

Varnish applicator for electric motor

Patent Number 12261490 - March 25, 2025

A varnish application system includes an electric motor, a clamp, and a varnish injector. The clamp includes a beam, a first end plate fixed…

Ultrasonic material applicators and methods of use thereof

Patent Number 12162030 - December 10, 2024

An ultrasonic atomization material applicator includes a material applicator with at least one transducer and an array plate with an array of…

Blanking and trim die including an integrated power grinding tool

Patent Number 12083607 - September 10, 2024

An apparatus for trimming a sheet metal panel in a die set. A grinding tool including a grinding wheel driven by a rotary drive is used to…

Mechanical applicator for use in stamping die process to apply thermo-chromatic ink to aluminum heat treated panels

Patent Number 12053812 - August 6, 2024

A method of applying a marking to a part in a stamping die includes moving a component of the stamping die, the component having a mechanical…

Ford Motor Patent Applications

TOOL FOR INSTALLING HEADLINER IN A VEHICLE AND METHOD OF INSTALLING A HEADLINER IN A VEHICLE

Application Number 20250091530 - March 20, 2025

A locator tool for a headliner assembly includes a base, first finger, second finger, and magnet. A proximal end portion of the first finger…

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING OPERATION OF METAL SCRAP SHREDDER

Application Number 20250010310 - January 9, 2025

A method of monitoring operation of a shredder or health of a shredder component includes: setting a profile of a selected parameter of the…

THERMOFORMING PROCESS WITH A REFORMABLE MOLD

Application Number 20240424725 - December 26, 2024

A thermoforming apparatus includes a mold with a plurality of sections. Each section is independently movable. The thermoforming apparatus…

THREADLESS POSITIONING FASTENER, PIN, AND RETAINER, AND RELATED ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS

Application Number 20240425129 - December 26, 2024

In one embodiment, a threadless positioning pin includes a head end, a pilot end, a positioning shank, a retainer shank, and a keyway. In…

HANGING TROLLEY SYSTEM WITH BRAKE

Application Number 20240367693 - November 7, 2024

A hanging trolley system includes a body, a plurality of first support wheels, and a brake system. The body includes upper and lower portions.…

Ford Motor Federal Litigation Filings

Shojaei v. Ford Motor Company

California Central District Court - July 16, 2025

Moreno v. Ford Motor Company

California Eastern District Court - July 16, 2025

Lara et al v. Ford Motor Company

California Northern District Court - July 15, 2025

Benny et al v. Ford Motor Company

California Northern District Court - July 15, 2025

Langdon v. Ford Motor Company

California Northern District Court - July 15, 2025

Ford Motor Federal District Court Decisions

Saverimuttu v. Ford Motor Co.

California Eastern District Court - July 17, 2025

STATUS PRETRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER signed by Senior District Judge William B. Shubb on 7/17/2025 VACATING the Status conference scheduled for…

La v. Ford Motor Credit Company LLC et al

California Eastern District Court - July 14, 2025

ORDER RE: Stipulation to STAY Matter to Complete Arbitration as to Defendant Experian Information Solutions, Inc. signed by Magistrate…

Taylor v. Ford Motor Co

California Eastern District Court - July 3, 2025

ORDER signed by Senior District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 7/2/2025 CONTINUING The filing deadline to file Dispositional Documents from…

More, et al. v. Ford Motor Company

California Eastern District Court - June 30, 2025

ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION FOR ORDER TO CONTINUE THE DEADLINE TO FILE PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR ATTORNEYS' FEES, COSTS, AND…

Ferguson et al v. Ford Motor Co., et al

California Eastern District Court - June 26, 2025

ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 06/25/25 GRANTING 19 Joint Stipulation. The filing deadline of Plaintiffs'…

Ford Motor State Court Decisions

Anderson & Koch Ford, Inc. v. Ford Motor Company

United States U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit - July 10, 2025

Bellamy v. Ford Motor Company

Texas Texas Western District Court - July 9, 2025

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER -- DENYING 168 Motion for New Trial filed by The Estate of Jeremy Bellamy. Signed by Judge Jason K. Pulliam.…

Buntura v. Ford Motor Company et al.

Ohio Ohio Northern District Court - July 8, 2025

Opinion and Order: The Court DENIES Plaintiff Sarah Buntura's motion to recuse (ECF No. 10 ). Judge J. Philip Calabrese on July 8,…

Dixon v. Ford Motor Credit Company

Indiana Indiana Northern District Court - July 8, 2025

OPINION AND ORDER: Defendant Ford Motor Credit Company's Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings 15 is GRANTED. Plaintiff's Complaint 1…

Ford Motor Warranty Cases

California Supreme Court - July 3, 2025

Ford Motor Federal Appellate Court Decisions

Anderson & Koch Ford, Inc. v. Ford Motor Company

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit - July 10, 2025

Better Way Ford, LLC v. Ford Motor Company

U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit - July 1, 2025

DeAnna Johnson v. Ford Motor Company

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit - April 9, 2025

Brian Smith v Ford Motor Company

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit - February 24, 2025

SAFE DRIVING TECHNOLOGIES LLC v. FORD MOTOR COMPANY

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit - November 8, 2024