Ford F-150 Lemon Law Case Study
Recurring Battery Saver Mode, Sunroof Leak, and Keyless Entry Failure on a Ford F-150
Our client purchased a new Ford F-150 from Grieco Ford of Delray Beach in Florida with only 8 miles at delivery. Over approximately 18 months, the truck required four separate repair visits for a persistent pattern of electrical failures — a battery system that repeatedly entered saver mode, a sunroof water leak, window noise, and a keyless entry system that stopped functioning.
Documented Repair Visits
October 22–28, 2024 (7 days)
Battery saver mode activated and the vehicle had to be jumped. Water was leaking from the sunroof, causing accumulation on the vehicle floor. A buzzing or grinding sound occurred when hands were placed on the driver's side windows at highway speeds.
February 18–19, 2025 (2 days)
A 'system shut off to save battery' error appeared approximately 60% of the time after the vehicle sat for an extended period. When approaching the vehicle, floor lights, dome interior lights, and door unlock functions were not activating.
April 15–28, 2025 (14 days)
The vehicle's keyless entry function was not working — the vehicle did not recognize when the key was near.
May 6–8, 2025 (3 days)
The vehicle entered battery saver mode every day. Several features were unavailable in this mode, including approach lighting and touch unlock on the passenger side. The 12V outlet shut off when the vehicle was turned off. A battery backup was installed but the concern persisted.
Why This Ford F-150 Qualified as a Lemon
Florida's Lemon Law (Chapter 681, Florida Statutes) sets specific thresholds that entitle a consumer to a buyback or replacement. This case satisfied multiple criteria:
- Electrical: Required multiple repair attempts without permanent resolution.
- Drivetrain: Required multiple repair attempts without permanent resolution.
- Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act eligible: Federal warranty protection provided additional remedies.
$73,840 Recovered for Our Client
Case Summary
- Vehicle purchased: November 15, 2023
- Odometer at delivery: 8 miles
- Mileage at time of claim: 20,000 miles
- Documented repair visits: 4
- Settlement amount: $73,840 (Buyback)
Easy Lemon negotiated a full vehicle buyback of $73,840, returning our client's equity and terminating their obligation for the defective vehicle. This claim was filed against Ford Motor Company.
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Liam Jones, Esq.
Attorney — Easy Lemon by RockPoint Law P.C.
Attorney at Easy Lemon by RockPoint Law P.C., specializing in lemon law claims across all 50 states. Liam has successfully resolved numerous lemon law cases against leading manufacturers for consumers nationwide.
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