Ferguson says Deere settlement will end excessive repair costs and delays
Andrew N. FergusonFTC chair, in a statement joined by Mark Meador
Ferguson supports equal repair-tool access for farmers and independent shops, arguing it will end excessive costs and service delays.
“farmers will no longer have to pay increasingly exorbitant costs and endure service delays”
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Where this statement fits
John Deere agrees to expand repair access after disputing the FTC's monopoly allegations
The FTC and states alleged that Deere reserved fully functional repair software for authorized dealers, raising costs and delaying repairs. Deere disputed that account. In July 2026, the parties announced an agreement expanding access to repair tools.
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Ferguson supports the settlement and retains his earlier criticism of filing the suit. Meador joins the statement. It addresses tool parity, future resources and enforcement.
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Ferguson's July 8 statement recalls his procedural dissent from the complaint and his support for a settlement providing tangible relief.
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The statement requires equivalent repair resources on fair and reasonable terms and extends access to qualifying future tools.
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Why this label?
Ferguson criticizes costly dependence on Deere dealers and supports equivalent tools for farmers and independent shops. That criticism targets the restrictions, despite his earlier opposition to filing the suit.
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