One of the largest auto manufacturers in the country is facing a lawsuit because of defective transmissions that affect at least five different models of multiple years. This lawsuit involves the Ford 10R80 10-speed automatic transmission. According to the lawsuit, the affected transmissions “shift harshly and erratically” resulting in the affected vehicles to “jerk, lunge, clunk, and hesitate between gears.”
The vehicles affected by the defective transmission reportedly include the following 2017 to present models:
- Lincoln Navigator
- Ford Expedition
- Ford Mustang
- Ford Ranger
- Ford F-150
Back in March of 2018, Ford issued the first of many technical service bulletins to dealerships regarding problems with the 10R80 transmission. These bulletins include the following: TSB 18-2274, TSB 20-2083, TSB 20-2339, TSB 20-2277, TSB 21-2315, and TSB 22-2139.
According to the lawsuit, Ford was aware of the defects present in the Ford 10R80 Transmission but failed to take any action. Instead, they allowed consumers to continue driving vehicles with defective transmissions and failed to offer any sort of reimbursement for any costs incurred as a result of the defective transmission. Currently, all but three of the claims against the auto manufacturer have been dismissed, but the class action lawsuit will continue on the basis of breach of warranty, state law, and fraudulent concealment claims.
If you believe that your vehicle is affected by this defective transmission or any other defect, it is important that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible. You could have the right to file a claim under the lemon law. You could also be entitled to receive compensation. For more information about the legal options available to you, please do not hesitate to reach out to the expert legal team here at Guardian Lemon Law as soon as possible.
Here at Guardian Lemon Law, our team has experience handling claims under the lemon law and is fully committed to getting our clients the best solution available. We are not afraid to take on any auto manufacturer to fight for the rights of our clients. Contact us today to learn more about your right to file a lawsuit against Ford.
Can I File a Lemon Law Claim against Ford If My Vehicle has a Defective 10R80 Transmission?
Yes, you could be eligible to file a lemon law claim if you owned/leased a vehicle with a defective transmission. You could sue under the lemon law. The Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act and the Tanner Consumer Protection Act work hand in hand in what we recognize as the lemon law. Under our state’s lemon law, consumers have certain protections if their vehicles are defective and cannot be repaired even after multiple attempts.
Under the California lemon law, auto manufacturers, whether this is Ford or any other manufacturer, may be required to repurchase or replace affected vehicles that qualify as lemons; qualifications include “reasonable repair attempts,” active manufacturer warranties, and defects that affect vehicle value, use, and safety, for instance. So, you could definitely have the right to file a lawsuit if your Ford vehicle has a defective transmission.
For more information about the legal options available to you under the lemon law, contact us today. Our experts here at Guardian Lemon Law are ready to evaluate your current situation and guide you every step of the way.
The Remedies Available for Defective Ford Transmission Lemon Law Claims
What remedies am I eligible to recover if my lemon law claim is successful? Under the lemon law, manufacturers may be required to either repurchase the vehicle or provide a replacement vehicle, in addition to covering other elements.
Consider the following:
- Vehicle buyback or a replacement vehicle – in a buyback, the manufacturer repurchases the vehicle for the full purchase price, including all taxes, fees, and even registration and other government fees. If the remedy is a replacement vehicle, on the other hand, the manufacturer will need to provide a vehicle of similar value.
- Reimbursement for all costs incurred – the consumer will be reimbursed for all out-of-pocket costs incurred dur to the defective vehicle. These may include costs associated with repairs, towing, rentals, etc.
- All legal fees incurred during the process
Guardian Lemon Law is Ready to Help You!
Our experts here at the Guardian Lemon Law Group are ready to take on your claim and help you recover the payout that you are owed. Our team has decades of experience and is ready to go above it all to take on Ford or any other negligent auto manufacturer to protect the rights of consumers. Here at our law firm, we offer free case evaluations to ensure that we remain accessible to all consumers looking for legal help. These include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our team will be available to answer all your questions, address all your concerns, and ensure that you have access to all the information that you need to begin or continue your claim. If you would like to schedule a free case evaluation, contact us today.
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