Consumer candidates for Board membership are recruited and trained by
an independent consulting firm. Dealers are chosen because of their
business leadership qualities.
What the Board needs
To have your case reviewed you must complete the application in the
DSB brochure and mail it to the address provided on the application
form.
Your application is reviewed and, if it is determined to be eligible, you
will receive an acknowledgment indicating:
²the file number assigned to your application
²the toll-free phone number of the DSB's independent administrator
Your dealership and a Ford Motor Company representative are asked to
submit statements at this time.
To review your case properly, the Board needs the following information:
²legible copies of all documents and maintenance or repair orders
relevant to the case
²the year, make, model, and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) listed
on your vehicle ownership license
²the date of repair(s) and kilometers (mileage) at the time of
occurrence(s)
²the current kilometers (mileage)
²the name of the dealer who sold or serviced the vehicle
²a brief description of your unresolved concern
²a brief summary of the action taken with the dealer and Ford Motor
Company
²the names (if known) of all the people you contacted at the dealership
²a description of the action you expect to resolve your concern
Should your case NOT qualify for review, a letter of explanation will be
mailed to you.
Oral presentations
If the involved vehicle is within 36 months and 36,000 miles of the
warranty start date, you have the right to make an oral presentation
before the Board. Indicate your choice to do so on the application. Oral
presentations may also be requested by the Board.
Contacting the Dispute Settlement Board
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