Did you buy a Ford vehicle in Los Angeles, CA that turned out to be defective? California’s lemon law may entitle you to file a claim for compensation. Our Los Angeles lemon law attorney can help you hold Ford liable and fight for the maximum financial recovery available to you under state law.
Our attorneys have years of experience representing consumers across Southern California in lemon law cases against Ford and other major automakers. We have recovered significant compensation for our clients to date and will work just as hard on your behalf if you hire us to represent you.
Contact our Los Angeles Ford lemon law lawyers today for a free case evaluation by calling (310) 455-8079 or reaching out to us online. We can answer any questions you may have about your claim and what you should do next at that time.
Meet Attorney Brian Murray
Lead Attorney in Santa Monica, CA
Brian Murray is a Santa Monica based Lemon Law attorney with extensive experience helping California consumers with defective vehicle claims.
He has served as trial counsel for many major Lemon Law firms in California and has won six-figure verdicts in both State and Federal courts.
Brian also spent ten years as Managing Attorney at California Consumer Attorneys, P.C., litigating hundreds of Lemon Law cases and trying dozens of jury trials.
He graduated cum laude from Elon University and later earned his law degree from Pepperdine University School of Law, along with a Master’s Degree in Dispute Resolution.
How My Lemon Firm Can Help With Your Ford Lemon Law Case in Los Angeles, California
Dealing with a manufacturer that refuses to stand behind its product is frustrating enough on its own. Trying to navigate the legal process at the same time, however, can make things feel almost impossible. That is where our legal team can step in and work to make things right.
If you choose My Lemon Firm for your case, we can:
- Review your repair history and determine whether your Ford qualifies as a lemon
- Handle all communication with Ford and its legal representatives
- Ensure compliance with California’s new pre-suit notice and mediation requirements under AB 1755
- Document the full scope of your losses, including out-of-pocket repair costs and rental expenses
- Negotiate aggressively for an outcome that makes you whole again
- Take your case to court if Ford refuses to offer a fair resolution
We’ve successfully taken on powerful corporations like Ford time and time again and will work just as hard on your case if you decide to hire us. Contact our law offices serving Los Angeles, California, today for a free consultation.
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What Qualifies My Ford as a Lemon Under California Law?
California’s lemon law is rooted in the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act (Civil Code § 1793.2). It requires manufacturers to repurchase or replace a vehicle when they cannot repair a substantial defect within a reasonable number of attempts during the warranty period. The defect must be one that meaningfully impacts the vehicle’s safety, its usefulness, or its value.
The Tanner Consumer Protection Act builds on this by establishing a legal presumption that your vehicle qualifies as a lemon if any of the following occurred within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles:
- The same non-safety defect was subject to four or more unsuccessful repair attempts
- A safety-related defect was subject to two or more unsuccessful repair attempts
- The vehicle spent 30 or more cumulative days out of service due to warranty repairs
You may still have a valid claim even if your vehicle doesn’t meet these exact thresholds. We encourage you to reach out to us for legal help so long as you have been dealing with a defective vehicle in any way, shape, or form.
Common Ford Defects That Lead to Los Angeles Lemon Law Claims
Ford vehicles have been the subject of numerous recalls and technical service bulletins in recent years. Some of the most frequently reported problems in lemon law cases involving Ford include:
- 10R80 automatic transmission failures, including harsh shifting, gear slippage, and sudden loss of power
- EcoBoost engine stalling and turbocharger malfunctions
- Electrical system failures affecting dashboard displays and infotainment screens
- Airbag warning lights and clock spring defects
- Steering and suspension problems, including the well-documented “Death Wobble” in F-Series trucks
- Parking brake malfunctions and unintended vehicle movement
- Rearview camera and collision avoidance system failures
These issues have appeared across a wide range of Ford models, including the F-150, Explorer, Expedition, Bronco, and more. If your vehicle has experienced any of these problems on a recurring basis, it may meet the criteria for a lemon law claim.
What Kinds of Compensation Can I Receive Through a Los Angeles Lemon Law Claim?
If your Ford qualifies as a lemon, you may be entitled to one of the following remedies under the Song-Beverly Act:
- A full vehicle buyback, which includes your down payment, monthly payments, registration fees, and sales tax, minus a small mileage offset for the period before you first reported the defect
- A replacement vehicle of comparable value
- Cash compensation in certain negotiated settlements
- Attorney’s fees and costs
On top of that, if Ford’s failure to repurchase or replace your vehicle was willful, you may also be entitled to civil penalties of up to two times your actual damages.
Recent Changes to California’s Lemon Law You Should Know About
In 2025, California enacted Assembly Bill 1755, which introduced significant procedural changes to how lemon law claims are handled. Ford has opted into the new framework under Senate Bill 26, which means the following rules now apply to claims against Ford:
- You must typically file your lawsuit within one year after your vehicle’s express warranty expires, and no later than six years from the original delivery date
- A written pre-suit notice must be sent to Ford at least 30 days before filing a lawsuit seeking civil penalties
- Mandatory mediation may be required within 150 days of Ford filing its response to the lawsuit
These procedural steps make it more important than ever to act quickly in a lemon law case, as waiting too long could cost you the ability to pursue your claim at all in a worst-case scenario.
How Much Does It Cost To Hire a Lemon Law Lawyer in Los Angeles?
Under California law, if you prevail in your lemon law case, the manufacturer is generally required to pay your Los Angeles attorney’s fees. This means you can retain an experienced Los Angeles lemon law lawyer without worrying about the financial burden of legal representation.
My Lemon Firm also handles Ford lemon law cases on a contingency fee basis, so there are no upfront costs and no hourly fees. Taken together, this means that you can potentially win your claim without paying a cent out of pocket.
Contact Our Los Angeles Ford Lemon Law Attorneys for a Free Consultation
If your Ford in Los Angeles, California, has been in for repeated warranty repairs and the problem still has not been resolved, you may be driving a lemon. The law is on your side, but the clock is ticking under the state’s updated lemon law procedures.
Contact My Lemon Firm today for a free consultation at (310) 455-8079. Our Los Angeles Ford lemon law attorneys have the experience and track record of success that you can depend on.