Reportedly, vehicles with the affected Ford transmissions have presented some of the following problems:

• Making loud noises during driving

• Failing to shift up/down

• Losing power during acceleration

Ford has allegedly been aware of the issues with their transmissions for many years. In March of 2018, the auto manufacturer issued the first of many technical service bulletins to dealerships regarding the issues with the 10R80 transmission. From 2018 to 2023, technicians were provided with special service messages. The bulletins relevant to the defective transmissions 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 mentioned above, Ford was aware of the transmission defect but continued to allow consumers to drive the affected vehicles without offering any remedy, such as a reimbursement for costs incurred. With the exception of three claims, all claims made against Ford have been dismissed; however, the class action lawsuit described above is expected to continue on the basis of fraudulent concealment, breach of warranty, and state law claims.

Yes – you could have the right to pursue a lemon law claim. Under the lemon law, you could file a claim if you owned or leased a vehicle that had a defective transmission. Your right to sue is based on what we know as the lemon law, which consists of the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act and the Tanner Consumer Protection Act. These laws work together to protect the rights of consumers with defective vehicles that cannot be repaired even after multiple repair attempts.

Under the lemon law, auto manufacturers will need to either repurchase or replace the defective vehicle. Consumers can pursue lemon law claims if their vehicles qualify as lemons. To qualify as lemons, the vehicle must still be under manufacturer warranty, have a defect that affects value, use, or safety, and must have been subjected to a reasonable number of repair attempts.

To summarize, you could have the right to pursue a lemon law claim if your Ford vehicle has a defective transmission. If you would like to learn more about your right to file a lawsuit under the lemon law, contact the experts here at Lemon Law Lawyers today. Our legal team is ready to provide you with the guidance that you need.

You might have questions about what remedies are available for lemon law claims. Consider some of the following remedies:

• Vehicle buyback – the manufacturer repurchases the vehicle, including the full purchase price, taxes, transport fees, registration fees, and more.

• Replacement vehicle – the manufacturer replaces the vehicle for a vehicle of equal or similar value

• Full reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs – these can include repair costs, rental vehicle costs, towing costs, and other costs incurred as a result of the defect

• All legal fees

This is a very important question. All claims are subject to a statute of limitations, which determines the total time that claimants have to file their claims. When claimants do not file their claims on time, they can lose their right to sue entirely. So, how long do you have to file a lemon law claim? Under the lemon law, affected consumers have up to four years to file their claims. However, the vehicles must still be covered under manufacturer warranty, so the actual time that you have to sue may be less than four years. To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the time that you have to file your claim, contact the experts here at our law firm today. Our experts are ready to guide you every step of the way.

Our law firm is more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights under the lemon law and reach the best outcome possible. Our lawyers have the experience necessary to take on any auto manufacturer and ensure that your claim is taken seriously. Here at Lemon Law Lawyers, our experts are ready to handle your claim and help you win.

Our team is committed to keeping our legal services accessible, so we offer free legal services. Our free case evaluations include both free consultations and free second opinions. So, whether you are looking to begin your claim or redirect your claim after starting it elsewhere, you can be certain that our team can help you. During these free legal services, our experts will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns, to ensure that you have all the information that you need to begin your claim. To schedule a free case evaluation and speak with our experts about the legal options available to you, contact us today.

Zero-Fee Guarantee: you will never be required to pay any upfront legal costs for our legal services. In fact, if you win, the auto manufacturer will pay all legal fees, so you do not have to worry about having to cover any legal expenses.

If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you, contact us today.