Ford Repurchase Lemon Law

If you find yourself struggling with ongoing, serious problems with your Ford vehicle, you may wonder if a lemon law claim is warranted. The main point that you’ll want to clarify is the defects that could qualify your Ford as a lemon. Here, we’ll explore the process of how to pursue a Ford lemon law buyback. We will demonstrate how working with an experienced lemon law attorney can streamline the process and provide the best opportunity to succeed with your claim.

Even with Ford’s superior qualities, some owners report that various models exhibit substantial defects. Many of these issues can be the basis for lemon law claims. These are some defects owners have reported with their Ford cars and trucks:

This is a big concern of Ford owners. They have reported a wide variety of these problems, like hesitating when changing gears. Then they also have mentioned rough shifting, along with delayed engagement. Mostly these issues seem to affect vehicles with 10-speed transmission, but some others have been affected as well.

Drivability is severely impacted by these problems. Safety is compromised because the vehicle can’t be controlled well, and driving is also overall an unpleasant experience. Even with Ford’s updates, some owners keep experiencing transmission problems, and are frustrated because they won’t go away.

Vehicles affected: Ford Mustang, Ford F-150, Ford Ranger

Ford’s EcoBoost engine lineup is often the category that is affected by this. How does a turbocharger failure affect these cars? Drivers report slow acceleration, and reduced power delivery. This can be unsafe, and combine that with engine performance that’s compromised, and the overall lag can put drivers into dangerous situations if they have to move quickly or merge into traffic.

Since these issues recur, they can mean that they’re potential design or manufacturing defects. The exact cause remains a subject of ongoing investigation.

Vehicles affected: Lincoln Navigator, Ford Ranger

Most people are unaware that electrical failures can affect dozens of components in today’s cars. They can contribute to serious safety hazards due to connectivity problems, powertrain control module failures, and many more issues. What is highly concerning is unexpected vehicle shutdowns. Also, some Ford owners report not only erratic performance, but complete system failure.

The frustration is that these faults can be hard to detect and fix, adding to the car owner’s problems.

Vehicles affected: Ford Mustang Mach-E, Ford F-150, Ford Ranger

These Ford issues cover a wide area, and can be safety hazards because system unresponsiveness and screen freezing can impact navigation and the vehicle’s safety features. SYNC 4 and some of Ford’s other infotainment systems exhibit recurring problems. Depending on the issue, repairs could be a software or hardware upgrade. Owners can be put into unsafe conditions if trying to access these systems while driving, and the systems are not responsive.

Vehicles affected: Ford Mustang Mach-E, Ford Mustang, Lincoln Navigator, Ford F-150, Ford Ranger

Premature battery degradation and charging system failures plague some Ford electric cars. This can greatly impact vehicle usability. Reduced driving range and the risk of getting stranded are very real issues that these car owners face.

Many of these issues can point to design defects, or fundamental flaws that diminish usability, value and safety; exactly why lemon laws were created to protect consumers.

Vehicle affected: Ford Mustang Mach-E

Issues with the air suspension system can compromise handling and contribute to uneven ride height. Design and manufacturing defects likely cause these problems. Safety and value are affected, which can be part of a lemon law claim. These suspensions are priced at a premium, and if they don’t work, that may make the car hard to control, and diminish its value.

Vehicle affected: Lincoln Navigator

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Long-term damage and reduced engine performance in EcoBoost engines has been attributed to timing chain issues. Some of the problems owners report are unusual engine noise, power loss and catastrophic engine failure. Any of these could make the car nearly unusable and cause safety risks. Finding the underlying causes of timing chain issues can be a challenge for technicians.

Vehicles affected: Lincoln Navigator, Ford F-150

Across several Ford models, build quality has been reported as a problem. Premature wear of components and materials is a concern, leading to issues that affect owner satisfaction. Owners worry about the longevity of their vehicles, and interior rattles and excessive cabin noise make them frustrated with build quality. Some of these issues might not cause immediate problems. But they can impact resale value and usability. Since reports have been made over multiple model years, it points to potentially persistent quality control problems.

Vehicles affected: Ford Mustang, Ford Ranger

Check with your lemon law attorney for information about how your state’s lemon laws apply to your situation.

An initial consultation with your lemon law attorney is usually free. This is helpful to both parties because you get the opportunity to present your situation without any pressure to pay anything. Ford lemon law lawyers can get a good idea about what the problem is and can let you know how they might pursue compensation.

They will examine your claim against your state’s lemon laws and federal law. Documentation and repair records relating to the vehicle’s problem, plus any photographs, expert testimony or other evidence you have, can help the attorney prove that your Ford qualifies as a lemon, and you can pursue a lemon law claim.

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Your state’s lemon laws were written to ensure you only have to deal with a malfunctioning vehicle for a prescribed time. In other words, rules are in place to hold the manufacturer accountable should your car have a substantial defect that severely impacts its use, safety or value. Ford offers a company-run buyback program. Your attorney will determine if your vehicle qualifies for this program. The attorney will also help you evaluate the potential compensation you can receive.

As stated above, it must first be established that your vehicle qualifies as a lemon with a substantial defect.

The attorney will notify Ford of the lemon law claim, and Ford is allowed a “reasonable number” of repair attempts to try and fix the problem. Your state lemon laws will determine this number of attempts; it’s usually 3–4. Safety-related defects may require only 1–2 repair attempts. The defect must persist over multiple repair attempts and remain unfixable.

Ford will then evaluate your claim after repairs fail. If Ford agrees that your claim is valid, you are then able to receive either a replacement vehicle or a Ford lemon law buyback.

Working with a lemon law attorney can help you move through all the Ford Buyback Program steps, and also these phases, which can be part of the process, depending on Ford’s response to your claim:

• Negotiating a settlement: Most lemon law claims settle out of court. It’s vital that you have an experienced attorney to represent you, so the settlement can be expertly negotiated on your behalf.
  One of the main benefits of working with a lemon law attorney is the advantage of their experience. This experience allows them to skillfully negotiate and ensure that you receive just compensation. Knowledgeable Ford lemon law lawyers know the tactics manufacturers can use to minimize or deny your claim. The attorney will aggressively fight for a settlement that protects your rights.
• Pursuing arbitration: Sometimes a state will require that you go through arbitration before taking any other steps with your claim. In other instances, it is not required, but can be an option. Since arbitration can move more quickly than a court case, some people opt to try it. Your attorney can represent you in your arbitration hearing, presenting a solid case proving your vehicle’s defect qualifies it as a lemon. You are not bound by the arbiter’s decision, but the manufacturer is. If you don’t like the outcome, you can still move forward with a lawsuit.
• Lawsuit against the manufacturer: Sometimes a settlement or arbitration doesn’t work out, and it’s necessary to sue the manufacturer. Your lemon law attorney will organize your documentation, expert witness testimony, and more evidence to give you the best opportunity to win in court.

An attorney may also use the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, as an avenue to pursue your lemon law claim.

When you purchased your new Ford, all seemed well. Unfortunately, some Ford vehicles from time to time exhibit substantial defects that are not fixable. Allen Stewart, P.C. provides years of experience representing clients against every car manufacturer, including Ford. You have made a significant investment in your vehicle. We will determine if your claim is valid per your state’s laws (and federal law) so you can gain the compensation you deserve via the Ford Buyback Program.

Your state’s lemon laws specify what your rights are and the actions that need to be taken to make your claim. These are specific, and often time-limited, and regulated in many other ways. Allen Stewart, P.C. will ensure your claim is filed correctly and within all required timeframes. Our experience will stand you in good stead with manufacturers who can use evasive strategies to minimize or dismiss your claim.

Allen Stewart, P.C. provides years of experience aggressively fighting for client rights. We will hold the manufacturer accountable and fight for you.

As you’re dealing with the frustrations of owning a lemon vehicle, affording an attorney is one thing you won’t have to worry about. Most state laws require the manufacturer to pay the consumer’s legal fees when they win their case. The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act also provides for this.

Find out more about how we can help you get a Ford lemon law buyback. Thanks to federal law, our clients pay nothing out of pocket, so contact us now (866-440-2460) for your free consultation or contact us online.