Ford Edge Lemon Law

Ford recalled Edge SUVs because the module that runs the rearview camera can overheat and shut down, preventing the backup image from displaying — a backup-camera failure that can increase the risk of a collision. The Edge has also drawn transmission (harsh shifting) and electrical/infotainment complaints.

Recurring problems like these can substantially impair the vehicle's use, value, or safety.

A recall isn't automatically a lemon. But if a substantial defect can't be repaired after a reasonable number of attempts, or your Edge 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 Edge has been out of service for 30 or more cumulative days.

If your Ford Edge 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.