The U.S. Justice Department has begun a criminal investigation into Ford Motor Company’s emissions certification process.
Ford says it is fully cooperating , in a regulatory filing. The company said it can’t predict the outcome or assure investors it won’t have a material impact on the company.
Ford revealed in February that it had been taking a flawed approach to simulate how drag and tire friction can affect fuel economy outside testing labs. It hired an outside firm earlier this year to help conduct an investigation.
Ford emphasized in February that its case does not involve devices like those used by Volkswagen and software used by Fiat Chrysler. Both companies paid large fines and penalties for cheating on emissions. Several Volkswagen former executives face criminal charges.