# Ford trying to shut down vehicle based forums and filing lawsuits **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [December 10, 2008, 1:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ford-trying-to-shut-down-vehicle-based-forums-and-filing-lawsuits/59508 "2008-12-10T13:16:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dreid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dreid/32/7388_2.png) [@dreid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dreid)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2008, 1:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ford-trying-to-shut-down-vehicle-based-forums-and-filing-lawsuits/59508/1 "2008-12-10T13:16:23Z")
I just heard this on a stereo forum that I am on. Ford has contacted a few sites including the ranger station telling them that they need to shut down and pay a 5000 dollar fine. A few others from different ford vehicle sites have heard the same thing. Anyone hear of this?? Im going to check out corral and a few other stang sites to see if they have anything posted about this. ---
**Author:** ![MOBOOST4U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f4b2a3/32.png) [@MOBOOST4U](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MOBOOST4U)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2008, 1:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ford-trying-to-shut-down-vehicle-based-forums-and-filing-lawsuits/59508/2 "2008-12-10T13:17:53Z")
Even their enthusiasts hate them… this is much worse than we thought people ---
**Author:** ![97FormulaWS-6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/97formulaws-6/32/7384_2.png) [@97FormulaWS-6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97FormulaWS-6)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2008, 1:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ford-trying-to-shut-down-vehicle-based-forums-and-filing-lawsuits/59508/3 "2008-12-10T13:18:51Z")
I’ve heard rumors of these things for year; AFAIK nothing has ever been more than a rumor. ---
**Author:** ![jt76](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jt76/32/5100_2.png) [@jt76](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jt76)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2008, 1:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ford-trying-to-shut-down-vehicle-based-forums-and-filing-lawsuits/59508/4 "2008-12-10T13:19:09Z")
Yeah i heard about this as well… there goes my Mod status at [Mustangforums.com](http://Mustangforums.com) lol ---
**Author:** ![FearBefore128](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fearbefore128/32/5115_2.png) [@FearBefore128](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FearBefore128)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2008, 1:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ford-trying-to-shut-down-vehicle-based-forums-and-filing-lawsuits/59508/5 "2008-12-10T13:19:32Z")
Sounds like some goofy-ass ploy to make a little bit of money, I guess when you are doing that badly, shutting down forums for a couple grand sounds like a good idea ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2008, 1:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ford-trying-to-shut-down-vehicle-based-forums-and-filing-lawsuits/59508/6 "2008-12-10T13:21:28Z")
what grounds could that possibly be on? probably some scammer posing as a ford rep trying to get 5000 bucks from a forum. ---
**Author:** ![dreid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dreid/32/7388_2.png) [@dreid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dreid)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2008, 1:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ford-trying-to-shut-down-vehicle-based-forums-and-filing-lawsuits/59508/7 "2008-12-10T13:21:29Z")
so lets kick the ppl in the ass who have bought are cars and trucks in the past. WTF good way to push ppl away especially beloved mustang fans. There has to be a shit load of F150 and Mustang forums out there. ---
**Author:** ![dreid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dreid/32/7388_2.png) [@dreid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dreid)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2008, 1:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ford-trying-to-shut-down-vehicle-based-forums-and-filing-lawsuits/59508/8 "2008-12-10T13:22:52Z")
> [@newman](#): > > what grounds could that possibly be on? > > probably some scammer posing as a ford rep trying to get 5000 bucks from a forum. I dunno. Im going to try and find more proof. It sucks if it is true seeing that my dad retired from ford and all we drive are ford vehicles. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2008, 1:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ford-trying-to-shut-down-vehicle-based-forums-and-filing-lawsuits/59508/9 "2008-12-10T13:26:48Z")
[http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/mustang-lounge/146347-i-love-ford-products-but.html](http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/mustang-lounge/146347-i-love-ford-products-but.html) [http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2006/06/EditorsCorner/index.php](http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2006/06/EditorsCorner/index.php) [http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/mustang-lounge/59505-protest-ford-mustang-lawsuit.html](http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/mustang-lounge/59505-protest-ford-mustang-lawsuit.html) ---
**Author:** ![dreid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dreid/32/7388_2.png) [@dreid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dreid)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2008, 1:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ford-trying-to-shut-down-vehicle-based-forums-and-filing-lawsuits/59508/10 "2008-12-10T13:28:57Z")
> **[Ford enthusiast site conflict rooted in alleged sale of counterfeit goods](https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1031211_ford-enthusiast-site-conflict-rooted-in-alleged-sale-of-counterfeit-goods)** > > A number of Ford-brand enthusiast sites today revealed that at least one other site, TheRangerStation, has received a letter from a law firm claiming to represent the Blue Oval, demanding that they relinquish any domain names with Ford brands in... [http://www.behindthebuzz.com/black-mustang-club-and-ford/](http://www.behindthebuzz.com/black-mustang-club-and-ford/) after digging, it looks like ford is pissed about losing out on logos and other trademarked items. ---
**Author:** ![ILC](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilc/32/5337_2.png) [@ILC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ILC)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2008, 1:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ford-trying-to-shut-down-vehicle-based-forums-and-filing-lawsuits/59508/11 "2008-12-10T13:31:55Z")
technically it is a trademark violation… what dreid says … makes much more sense. ---
**Author:** ![Viper966](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/viper966/32/7268_2.png) [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2008, 1:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ford-trying-to-shut-down-vehicle-based-forums-and-filing-lawsuits/59508/12 "2008-12-10T13:34:39Z")
> **[Ford goes after Ranger fan site for trademark violation](https://www.autoblog.com/2008/12/10/ford-lawyers-go-after-ranger-fan-site-for-trademark-violation/)** > > As if Ford didn't have enough bad PR today after a South Carolinian dealer shout his mouth off on the radio. Now comes word that fan site TheRangerStatio ---
**Author:** ![tpgsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tpgsr/32/7374_2.png) [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2008, 1:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ford-trying-to-shut-down-vehicle-based-forums-and-filing-lawsuits/59508/13 "2008-12-10T13:36:17Z")
> [@MotorAuthority](#): > > Attacking people that choose to support the brand and provide a place for others who share the desire to do so, usually out of pocket or nearly so, despite small merchandising efforts, does seem to miss the mark in protecting the company’s interests. In fact, it does direct harm, projecting an image of money-hungry blindness to the people that actually buy their product and a complete disregard for the customer, the enthusiast, and the ‘Ford guy’ - or gal. This is exactly what I was thinking when I read this. ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Stevil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/da6949/32.png) [@Dr.Stevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dr.Stevil)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2008, 1:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ford-trying-to-shut-down-vehicle-based-forums-and-filing-lawsuits/59508/14 "2008-12-10T13:37:23Z")
stupid fucking lawyers :tdown: lets go after the core group of people that keep buying Ford again and again. Someones going to eat shit for this as soon as it makes bigger news I think. This has happened in the past and Ford always came out and did the right thing ---
**Author:** ![neonglh](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/neonglh/32/4951_2.png) [@neonglh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/neonglh)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2008, 1:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ford-trying-to-shut-down-vehicle-based-forums-and-filing-lawsuits/59508/15 "2008-12-10T13:38:55Z")
They could absolutely sue those sites who use the Ford logo. They can’t, however, sue any vehicle based forum like the title and first post make it sound. It is purely a trademark issue, and those sites are being asked to stop using the Ford Logo, and possibly the Ford name in the title. You can say “Ford enthusiasts website” or something like that, but I believe you can’t say “[FordForums.com](http://FordForums.com)” . Law is a bitch. ---
**Author:** ![tpgsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tpgsr/32/7374_2.png) [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2008, 1:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ford-trying-to-shut-down-vehicle-based-forums-and-filing-lawsuits/59508/16 "2008-12-10T13:40:52Z")
After this are they going to go from flea market to flea market and sue the guy selling decals of Calvin pissing on the logo? ---
**Author:** ![camarojoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c67d28/32.png) [@camarojoe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/camarojoe)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2008, 1:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ford-trying-to-shut-down-vehicle-based-forums-and-filing-lawsuits/59508/17 "2008-12-10T13:43:18Z")
Ford doesn’t even make the Ranger anymore ??? Maybe they want the Ranger owners to upgrade to F150’s. Way to piss off core enthusiasts. ---
**Author:** ![97FormulaWS-6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/97formulaws-6/32/7384_2.png) [@97FormulaWS-6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97FormulaWS-6)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2008, 1:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ford-trying-to-shut-down-vehicle-based-forums-and-filing-lawsuits/59508/18 "2008-12-10T13:43:58Z")
Funny part is how Ford is going after these websites and such; while BMW and GM both look in on and get information from these websites. [CamaroZ28.com](http://CamaroZ28.com) and [Bimmerforums.com](http://Bimmerforums.com) have both had company reps contact people directly on the sites to discuss and resolve issues with their cars!!! ---
**Author:** ![neonglh](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/neonglh/32/4951_2.png) [@neonglh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/neonglh)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2008, 2:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ford-trying-to-shut-down-vehicle-based-forums-and-filing-lawsuits/59508/19 "2008-12-10T14:00:17Z")
They may not like it, and it may make Ford look bad, but its still their right to have people cease and desist when it comes to using their brand. ---
**Author:** ![MOBOOST4U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f4b2a3/32.png) [@MOBOOST4U](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MOBOOST4U)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2008, 2:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ford-trying-to-shut-down-vehicle-based-forums-and-filing-lawsuits/59508/20 "2008-12-10T14:04:24Z")
I hope they win… The only thing more stupid than Fords cars are their drivers:mamoru: [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ford-trying-to-shut-down-vehicle-based-forums-and-filing-lawsuits/59508.md?page=2)