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Ford to pay U.S. states $19.2 million over false advertising claims

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DAVID SHEPARDSON
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May 24, 2022 05:03 PM

WASHINGTON -- Ford Motor Co. has agreed to pay $19.2 million to resolve allegations it falsely advertised real-world fuel economy and payload capacity for some hybrids and pickup trucks, the Iowa Attorney General's Office said Tuesday.

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