Ford Lemon Law California

Notable Ford Pattern Defects

• F-150 3.5L EcoBoost cam phaser. Phaser wear causing engine rattle on start-up; replacement campaigns and recalls.
• EcoBoost 1.5L/1.6L coolant intrusion. Coolant entering cylinders causing engine damage on Escape, Fusion, Focus.
• PowerShift DPS6 dual-clutch transmission. Fiesta and Focus 2011–2019; widely litigated, subject of major class action.
• 10R80 10-speed transmission. Explorer, Mustang, F-150; shift quality and reliability.
• Mustang Mach-E. Battery contactor failures (recall), HV charging issues, software glitches.
• F-150 PowerBoost hybrid. Software and battery integration issues.
• SYNC 3 / SYNC 4 infotainment. Freezes, CarPlay disconnects, navigation crashes.
• Bronco hardtop defects. Delamination, paint defects.
• F-150 Lightning. Battery and charging issues, software.
• Diesel emissions (6.7L Power Stroke). DEF system failures, regeneration issues.

Ford Arbitration: NCDS (not BBB Auto Line)

Ford uses the National Center for Dispute Settlement (NCDS) program rather than BBB Auto Line. The NCDS process is similar to BBB Auto Line: filing → manufacturer response → hearing → award. NCDS awards are non-binding on the consumer. As with BBB Auto Line, NCDS cannot award the civil penalty or attorney’s fees.

Models Covered

All Ford and Lincoln models sold in California:

• Ford: EcoSport, Escape, Bronco Sport, Edge, Explorer, Expedition, Mustang, F-150, F-250/350, F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E, Maverick, Ranger, Bronco, Transit, Transit Connect
• Lincoln: Corsair, Nautilus, Aviator, Navigator