Complaint Filed Over Of Made In USA Label That Domestic Brands Tout

Ford Motor Co. and Chrysler Group LLC are accused of misleading advertising in complaints filed with the Federal Trade Commission by the Made in the USA Foundation.

The California-based group claims the automakers are using misleading ads to market certain vehicles as made-in-the-United States when they are not.

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"...Chrysler 300 sedan is assembled in Brampton, Ontario, and often includes a Mexican-made engine, according to the foundation."

"...Fusion is made in Mexico and is not an American car."

"...both automakers have stripped country-of-origin information off of the 300 and Fusion, as well as other vehicles, at recent auto shows in New York, Washington, Detroit and Los Angeles"

"...Made in the USA Foundation was created in 1989 to promote American-made products.

Initial funding was provided by Ford Motor Co., but the foundation said Monday it will "object when Ford violates the law"