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Transmission and drive power failures

Owners report transmissions that shift into neutral without warning, refuse to engage gears, or hesitate when accelerating. Some describe complete loss of drive power. Ford has recalled F-150 trucks for transmission software errors and Mustang Mach-E vehicles for high-voltage contactors that eliminate motive power. Each repair attempt counts toward the reasonable-opportunity threshold. A transmission defect that persists after the dealer's second or third visit typically strengthens a claim.

F-150 · Explorer · Maverick · Mustang Mach-E

Electrical system and locking malfunctions

Complaints describe door locks that will not secure, reverse lights that stop working, and body control module failures. Some owners report that one or more doors remain unlocked even after the vehicle is locked, creating a security risk. Ford has issued recalls for software updates that disabled reverse lights and for damaged body wiring harnesses. Electrical defects that create safety concerns fall under the statute's two-attempt threshold for presumptive replacement rights.

F-150 · Mustang Mach-E · Maverick · Explorer

Engine performance and valve failures

Owners report engines that stall at traffic stops, hesitate when the accelerator is pressed, or lose power while driving. Ford has recalled certain Bronco and F-150 vehicles equipped with EcoBoost engines for intake valve breakage that can cause engine failure and loss of drive power. An engine defect that produces repeated shop visits for hesitation, stalling, or power loss may meet the statute's repair-attempt threshold even when the dealer reports no trouble code found.

F-150 · Bronco · Escape · Maverick

Brake system failures and loss of stopping power

Complaints describe brake pedals that sink to the floor, rear wheels that lock unexpectedly, and warning lights for brake system failure. Ford has recalled F-150 trucks for electronic brake boosters that leak fluid into the control unit, reducing braking performance. Loss of brake pressure is a safety defect under the statute. Two repair attempts that do not eliminate the symptom may support a presumption that the manufacturer cannot conform the vehicle to warranty.

F-150 · Escape · Bronco · Mustang Mach-E

Windshield wiper failures

Owners report windshield wipers that stop working or wiper arms that break. Ford has recalled F-150 vehicles multiple times for wiper motor failures and broken wiper linkages that render the system inoperative. Wipers that fail in rain or snow eliminate visibility. The statute classifies visibility defects as safety issues. A wiper failure that recurs after repair, or that the dealer cannot permanently resolve, typically meets the two-attempt threshold.

F-150 · Bronco · Explorer · Mustang Mach-E

Steering, suspension, and structural safety defects

Ford has recalled F-150 trucks for steering gear damage that can make rotation of the steering wheel difficult or impossible, and for windshields that were not properly bonded and may detach in a crash. Bronco vehicles have been recalled for improperly tightened lug nuts that can result in wheel detachment. Owners have reported fractured suspension control arms. Loss of steering control or wheel detachment are critical safety defects. The statute's two-attempt threshold applies when these issues recur.

F-150 · Explorer · Bronco

A

Two or more attempts (safety)

For a defect that could cause death or serious injury, reported within 18 months or 18,000 miles.

B

Four or more attempts

For the same non-safety warranty problem, reported within 18 months or 18,000 miles.

C

30 days out of service

Cumulative, for warranty repair, within 18 months or 18,000 miles.