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Turning Lemons Into Cash For More Than 25 Years In Minnesota

Todd Gadtke

Minnesota Ford Lemon Law Attorney

If your Ford continues to have the same problem after multiple warranty repairs, you may have rights under Minnesota lemon law. At Gadtke Law Firm, P.A., we focus exclusively on lemon law claims. We help consumers hold vehicle manufacturers accountable when they fail to repair defective vehicles. Learn how the law may apply to your Ford and some of the most common defects we see.

Does Your Ford Qualify Under Minnesota Lemon Law?

Not every recurring repair issue qualifies a vehicle as a lemon. Whether your Ford qualifies depends on the type of defect, when it occurred and the vehicle’s repair history.

Multiple Repair Attempts

Minnesota lemon law generally requires the manufacturer or dealership to have a reasonable opportunity to repair a warranty-covered defect. In many cases, the law presumes the manufacturer has had that opportunity after four repair attempts for the same problem. If the defect continues, your Ford may qualify for relief.

Warranty Requirements

The defect generally must occur during the manufacturer’s warranty period. Keep your repair orders, warranty information and service records. They can help support your claim.

Time Limits

The law includes important notice requirements and deadlines. In general, you must report the defect during the manufacturer’s warranty period or within two years of the vehicle’s original delivery, whichever comes first. Acting quickly can help protect your legal rights and preserve your claim.

Safety Defects

Defects that substantially affect your Ford’s use, value or safety may qualify for relief. Problems involving the steering, brakes, electrical system, engine or other critical components deserve careful evaluation.

Time Out Of Service

The amount of time your Ford is out of service may also affect your claim. In many cases, Minnesota law presumes a vehicle may qualify as a lemon if it is out of service for 30 or more cumulative business days because of warranty repairs. If recurring defects keep your Ford in the repair shop, Gadtke Law Firm, P.A., can evaluate whether you have a claim.

Common Ford Problems We See

Over the years, we have helped Ford owners with recurring defects involving the transmission, engine, power train and electrical system.

Transmission Problems

Transmission and drivetrain issues can affect the performance and reliability of several Ford models, including the F-150, Explorer, Escape, Focus, Fiesta and Ranger.

Our clients have experienced problems such as:

  • Vehicle not starting
  • Service 4 Wheel Drive light illuminating
  • Vehicle pulling to the right

If transmission or drivetrain problems continue after multiple warranty repairs, your Ford may qualify for relief. Gadtke Law Firm, P.A., can review your case and explain your options.

Engine And Power Train Problems

Ford owners may also experience defects involving the engine or power train. Depending on the defect and repair history, these problems may support a lemon law claim.

Our clients have experienced problems such as:

  • Defective diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) system
  • Defective exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system
  • Engine replacement

Like other recurring warranty defects, engine and power train problems that cannot be repaired within a reasonable number of attempts may qualify for relief under the law.

Electrical Problems

Electrical defects can affect both safety features and everyday vehicle operation. We have helped clients whose Ford vehicles experienced problems such as:

  • Vehicle battery draining
  • Serious electrical problems
  • Backup camera not working
  • Infotainment or radio screen going blank
  • Touchscreen failures
  • Sensor failures
  • Water leaking into the brake light on the back window
  • Defective tailgate
  • High-pitched whistling noise coming from the driver’s side mirror

Many electrical defects are intermittent and difficult to diagnose. If your Ford continues to have the same electrical problems after multiple warranty repairs, the law may provide a remedy.

Discuss Your Ford Lemon Law Claim With Gadtke Law Firm, P.A.

If repeated repairs have not fixed your Ford, you do not have to keep dealing with the same problem. Our experienced lemon law lawyer can review your repair history, explain whether your vehicle may qualify and guide you through the claims process.

Call us at 763-392-0500 or contact us online to schedule your free case evaluation. If your claim succeeds, the manufacturer pays your attorney fees.