Ford Expedition Lemon Law

Repeated air suspension compressor failure is a strong lemon law case under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. A sagging rear end affects vehicle handling, braking dynamics, and headlight aim, making it both a safety and usability defect. Two replacements that fail to permanently fix the issue demonstrate Ford's inability to conform the vehicle to warranty. You may be entitled to a refund or replacement, plus reimbursement for any towing or rental car expenses incurred.

A hard brake pedal caused by a failing vacuum pump is one of the most serious safety defects possible, as it directly impairs your ability to stop the vehicle. Under the Song-Beverly Act, safety defects that could cause death or serious bodily injury require only two repair attempts to trigger the lemon law presumption. Document the conditions under which the hard pedal occurs and immediately bring the vehicle to the dealer. Do not continue driving with compromised braking, as this endangers you and other motorists.

Yes, under California's Song-Beverly Act, a vehicle that has been out of service for repairs for 30 or more cumulative calendar days is presumed to be a lemon, regardless of whether the repairs are for the same or different defects. The days do not need to be consecutive. Count every day from when you dropped the vehicle off to when it was returned, including days the dealer was waiting for parts. Retain all repair orders showing the drop-off and pick-up dates as evidence.

Be cautious about accepting a goodwill warranty extension in lieu of a lemon law buyback. Under the Song-Beverly Act, you are entitled to a full refund or replacement vehicle, not merely additional warranty coverage on a defective vehicle. An extended warranty does not compensate you for diminished resale value, the inconvenience of repeated repairs, or the safety risk of driving a known-defective vehicle. Consult a California lemon law attorney before accepting any settlement offer, as Ford must pay your attorney fees if you prevail.