Ford Bronco Lemon Law

In July 2026 Ford recalled more than 565,000 Bronco and Bronco Raptor SUVs (NHTSA 26V468000) because the engine compartment wiring harness can chafe through its insulation and short-circuit, creating a fire risk — some drivers reported smoke from the vents or a dashboard warning followed by flames while driving. Ford will install protective sheathing over the wiring for free.

Ford has also recalled Bronco SUVs for a front seat height-adjust pivot bolt that can loosen, reducing how well the seat restrains an occupant in a crash, and for a rearview camera image that may not display because the camera module can overheat and shut down.

Bronco owners have also reported 2.7L EcoBoost engine failures ("catastrophic" engine damage in some cases), hardtop leaks and rattles, and various electrical and software glitches. Downtime on a vehicle like this adds up quickly.

A recall isn't automatically a lemon. But if a substantial defect can't be repaired after a reasonable number of attempts, or your Bronco is out of service for an extended time, California's Lemon Law may entitle you to a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement — with Ford paying your attorney fees.

A recall is not automatically a lemon — it's the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and offering a free repair. California's Lemon Law (the Song-Beverly Act) comes into play when a substantial defect can't be fixed after a reasonable number of attempts, or when your Bronco has been out of service for 30 or more cumulative days.

If your Ford Bronco qualifies, you may be entitled to a buyback (a refund of what you've paid, minus a mileage offset), a replacement vehicle, or a cash-and-keep settlement — and Ford pays your attorney fees on a successful claim, so pursuing your case costs you nothing out of pocket.