ford intake class action nears settlement.

The lawsuit seeks to have the 7 year warranty extended to all affected vehicles. The Court will hold a final fairness hearing on October 7,2005. Here is a web site for the settlement.
Chamberlan v. Ford Settlement Administration website (http://www.fordmanifoldsettlement.com/index.html) I did a google and found several news articles that listed the above site. ( Reimbursement Ahead For Ford Drivers?) (http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=7on_your_side&id=3316673) There is also a toll free number (888)826-3047.

What exactly is this case about?

What exactly is this case about?
The composite/plastic intake manifolds on 4.6 engines are prone to cracking around the thermostat. Ford extended a warranty for fleet cars (taxi,police and limo) to 7 years but not for the general public. It appears that this lawsuit will force ford to do the same for the general public.

cool, thanx for the info