Lemon Law · Lincoln
Lincoln lemon law attorney in California
A Lincoln that keeps going back to the dealer for the same problem may be a lemon. When a Lincoln under warranty has a defect that substantially impairs its use, value or safety, California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act requires the manufacturer to fix it within a reasonable number of attempts, or replace the vehicle or refund it.
Common problems
Lincoln problems that can qualify
These are the kinds of problems Lincoln owners bring to us. Whether yours qualifies depends on your repair history, not the problem's name.
Transmission
Rough shifting, hesitation, or a transmission that fails.
Warning lights and electronics
"Service AdvanceTrac", "Check Engine" or collision warning lights that come on without a clear cause.
Infotainment and radio
Radio dropouts and connections that come and go.
Steering
Noisy steering, or a car that pulls to one side.
Climate control
Air conditioning, heating or defroster faults.
Power windows and recalls
Windows that stop working, and recall repairs, such as rearview cameras, that don't fix the problem.
The rules
When a Lincoln problem becomes a lemon
California law presumes the manufacturer has had a fair chance to fix your vehicle if any of these happen. The problem has to first be reported for warranty repair within 18 months of delivery or 18,000 miles, whichever comes first. These are general rules, not a prediction about any one vehicle. Our FAQ has the legal details.
A
Two or more attempts (safety)
For a defect that could cause death or serious injury.
B
Four or more attempts
For the same non-safety warranty problem.
C
30 days out of service
Cumulative, for warranty repair.
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