At Shainfeld Law, our Bakersfield–Delano metropolitan area lemon law attorney knows that any make or model of vehicle can be deemed a lemon when it meets the criteria outlined in California’s Lemon Law. In short, if the vehicle cannot be fixed after a reasonable number of attempts and is still under warranty, the owner may be eligible to file a lemon law claim.
Unfortunately, California residents are realizing all too quickly that Ford-manufactured vehicles are topping the list. The company issued 54 recalls—potentially affecting nearly 5.7 million vehicles—the most of any automaker last year. This was the third straight year the Ford Motor Company topped the list of most recalls in the U.S.
What are the Most Common Ford Car Defects Californians Should Know About
Our Bakersfield-Delano metro area lemon lawyer has discussed multiple Ford vehicles in our sights this past year, including the Ford Bronco, Focus and Festiva, and Expedition and Lincoln Navigator.
Some of the most common defects associated with these and other Ford models have included, but are not limited to:
- Automatic Transmission Delays.
- Cracked Fuel Injectors.
- Defective Fuel Lines.
- Driveshaft Defects.
- Electronic Parking Brakes Activating While Driving.
- Engine Failure.
- Faulty Headlights
- Faulty Seat Belts.
- Leaking Brake Calipers.
- Power Steering Problems.
If you’ve bought or leased a Ford that constantly has mechanical problems, you might be dealing with a lemon. We can help you understand the legal threshold for filing a claim and assist you throughout the California lemon law claim process.
When we are successful—99% of the time—the manufacturer is responsible for ALL your legal fees. That means you pay nothing out of pocket for your lemon law claim. If we are not successful, you still pay us nothing. Contact our Bakersfield lemon lawyer today to get started.
Does My Ford Vehicle Qualify for a Lemon Law Claim in California?
Determining whether your Ford vehicle is a lemon requires meeting the legal threshold that requires that the substantial defect did not result from the consumer’s unreasonable or unauthorized use.
It requires:
- The car has/had a defect covered by the warranty, which substantially impairs the vehicle’s use, value, or safety to a reasonable person in the consumer’s (your) specific situation and
- The defect was reported to the manufacturer within the terms of the warranty, and
- The automaker, through its local authorized repair facility, fails to repair the defect despite several attempts (usually at least two), or the vehicle stays in the shop for more than 30 days.
If you believe your California vehicle, even if it isn’t a Ford, maybe a lemon and is still under the manufacturer’s warranty, contact our experienced Bakersfield–Delano metropolitan area lemon law attorney at Shainfeld Law, P.C. today by calling 888-609-2593 or request a free consultation online to learn more about your rights as a California consumer and pursue a legal remedy that fits your needs.