Ford received three notices of violation (NOV) from government agencies in 2012. Two NOVs were in the U.S. and one was in Canada. The issuance of an NOV is an allegation of noncompliance with anything from a minor paperwork requirement to a permit limit, and does not mean that the Company was noncompliant or received a penalty.
In 2012, no off-site spills occurred at Ford manufacturing facilities.
In 2012, Ford paid no fines or penalties globally pertaining to environmental matters in our facilities