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Ford & Lincoln Lemon Law Attorney

Yes. California’s Ford Lemon Law generally protects qualifying Ford vehicles purchased or leased with a manufacturer’s new-vehicle warranty. Certain used vehicles may also be covered in limited circumstances, including vehicles sold with a manufacturer’s new-car warranty.

If Ford cannot repair a qualifying warranty-covered defect after a reasonable number of attempts, the consumer may have rights under California’s Lemon Law.

Yes. Lincoln is a Ford Motor Company brand, and qualifying Lincoln vehicles may also be protected under California’s Lemon Law.

If your Lincoln has a warranty-covered defect that substantially affects its use, value, or safety and Ford has been unable to repair it after a reasonable opportunity, you may have a Lemon Law claim.

California’s Ford Lemon Law may apply to any qualifying Ford vehicle. Common Ford models include:

• Ford F-150
• Ford Super Duty
• Ford Explorer
• Ford Escape
• Ford Expedition
• Ford Bronco
• Ford Bronco Sport
• Ford Maverick
• Ford Ranger
• Ford Mustang
• Ford Mustang Mach-E

The model itself does not determine whether a vehicle qualifies. The defect, warranty coverage, repair attempts, and overall repair history are more important.

California Lemon Law protections may also apply to qualifying Lincoln vehicles, including:

• Lincoln Navigator
• Lincoln Aviator
• Lincoln Nautilus
• Lincoln Corsair

Like Ford vehicles, a Lincoln does not qualify simply because of its model. Eligibility depends on the warranty-covered defect and the circumstances of the repair history.

No. A safety recall alone does not automatically make a Ford or Lincoln a lemon.

However, a recurring defect associated with a recall may become relevant to a Lemon Law claim if the problem remains unresolved despite reasonable warranty repair opportunities.

Keep all documentation related to recall repairs, dealership visits, and any symptoms that continue after the recall work is completed.

You can also check your vehicle for open recalls through:

• Ford Recall Lookup
• Lincoln Recall Lookup
• NHTSA Recall Lookup

A dealership’s inability to reproduce an intermittent problem does not necessarily mean you should stop documenting it.

If the problem continues:

• Bring the vehicle back when the issue occurs.
• Keep every repair order.
• Make sure your complaint is accurately written on the repair order.
• Document warning lights or error messages.
• Take photos or videos when it is safe to do so.

A repair order showing that the dealership “could not duplicate” the problem can still document that you presented the vehicle for the recurring concern.

California’s Ford Lemon Law does not impose one fixed number of repair attempts for every vehicle and every defect. Instead, whether Ford received a reasonable opportunity to repair the problem depends on the circumstances.

Factors can include:

• The seriousness of the defect
• The number of repair attempts
• The amount of time the vehicle has been out of service
• Whether the defect substantially affects use, value, or safety

A serious safety-related problem may be evaluated differently from a less serious vehicle concern.

Extended time out of service for warranty repairs can be important in a California Lemon Law claim.

California also has a Lemon Law presumption that may apply in certain circumstances when a qualifying vehicle has been out of service for repairs for more than 30 cumulative days during the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, along with other statutory requirements.

Even when that presumption does not apply, however, a vehicle may still qualify under California’s Lemon Law based on its individual repair history.

Yes. California’s Ford Lemon Law can apply to qualifying hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicles.

This may include models such as:

• Ford Mustang Mach-E
• Ford F-150 Lightning
• Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid
• Ford Maverick Hybrid

Warranty-covered problems involving high-voltage batteries, charging systems, software, electrical systems, power loss, or hybrid components may potentially support a Lemon Law claim when the legal requirements are met.

Yes. Qualifying Lincoln hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles may be covered by California’s Lemon Law just like gasoline-powered vehicles.

For example, recurring warranty-covered battery, charging, electrical, software, or powertrain problems may be relevant when determining whether a Lincoln qualifies.

California’s Lemon Law provides for recovery of reasonable attorney’s fees and costs when a consumer prevails in a qualifying action. This can allow consumers to pursue their rights without paying the manufacturer’s legal fees themselves.

The specific fee arrangement with your attorney should always be explained before representation begins.