Ford Bronco Sport Lemon Law

An AWD system that fails and reverts to front-wheel drive substantially impairs the vehicle's use and safety, especially if you purchased the Bronco Sport for its off-road and all-weather capabilities. Under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, this defect impairs both the vehicle's intended use and its value compared to a two-wheel-drive model. If the dealer has replaced the rear differential coupling or updated software without resolving the fault, each attempt counts toward a lemon law claim.

Request that the dealer perform a UV dye test to trace the exact source of the oil leak and document it in the repair order. Under California's Song-Beverly Act, even if the dealer cannot identify the source, your visit still counts as a repair attempt because you presented the vehicle for warranty repair. Ask the service advisor to note the visible oil residue, oil level readings, and any diagnostic steps taken. Multiple documented visits for the same oil leak complaint build a strong lemon law case.

Windshield wipers that fail during rain are a serious safety defect, as they directly impair your ability to see the road. Under the Song-Beverly Act, safety defects that could cause death or serious bodily injury require only two repair attempts to trigger the lemon law presumption. With two failed attempts already, you likely meet the threshold now. Contact a California lemon law attorney immediately, as you should not continue driving in rain with unreliable wipers and you may be entitled to a refund or replacement.

A trade-in allowance is almost never as favorable as a full lemon law buyback under the Song-Beverly Act. A proper buyback includes your full purchase price, all payments made, down payment, taxes, registration, and incidental expenses, minus only a small mileage offset. A trade-in offer typically undervalues your vehicle and requires you to purchase another Ford. You are under no obligation to accept a trade-in offer, and a lemon law attorney can negotiate a full statutory buyback at no cost to you since Ford must pay attorney fees.