Two Employees Fired From Rusty Eck Ford Over Racial Slurs Found on Customer Service Stickers
Two employees were terminated from Rusty Eck Ford in Wichita, Kansas, after racial slurs were discovered printed on service stickers for four customers.

Champaign Urbana & Springfield Decatur, IL, September 18, 2026 —
Wichita, Kansas – Rusty Eck Ford has terminated two employees following the discovery of racial slurs printed on service stickers belonging to four customers. The incident occurred at the dealership located in Wichita, Kansas.
The discovery prompted the immediate dismissal of the employees involved. While the specific dates of the incident and the discovery were not provided, company officials confirmed the terminations upon learning of the offensive language used on the service stickers.
The investigation into the matter revealed that racial slurs were intentionally printed on the service stickers, which are typically used to record maintenance performed on vehicles. The stickers were affixed to the vehicles of four distinct customers. The dealership has stated that it is addressing the situation directly with the affected customers.
A spokesperson for Rusty Eck Ford, when reached for comment, stated that the company adheres to a strict policy against discrimination and harassment. The reported actions of the terminated employees are described as being in direct violation of these company policies. Details regarding any specific disciplinary actions or policy breaches beyond the discovery of the slurs and the subsequent terminations were not immediately available.
The company has indicated its commitment to fostering an inclusive environment and is reviewing its internal processes to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. The names of the terminated employees were not released.
Story summarized from the original created by KWCH News staff, Matt Heilman, Jordan Gartner on www.wandtv.com, see more information here.
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