A federal appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a putative class action over alleged defects in Ford truck fuel tanks.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit on Monday held that plaintiff Galo Coba’s claims were properly dismissed, ruling that the materials-or-workmanship warranty for Ford vehicles did not cover design defects, such as the alleged peeling of fuel tank lining, and that Ford’s knowledge about the peeling did not create a triable issue.

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