California Lemon Law
Lincoln Lemon Law Attorney
Speak with a California Lincoln lemon lawyer about a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement.
Lincoln shares Ford's powertrain and electronics platforms — and some of its defects, from the Nautilus panoramic-display recall to the Aviator Grand Touring plug-in hybrid battery fire recall. If your Lincoln has a recurring warranty problem the dealer can't fix, a California Lincoln lemon law attorney can pursue a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement, with Lincoln paying the fees. Our Lincoln lemon lawyers handle the Navigator, Aviator, Nautilus, and Corsair.
Commonly Reported Lincoln Defects
These are commonly reported issue categories — not every Lincoln is affected. Any substantial, warranty-covered defect that can't be fixed after a reasonable number of attempts may support a claim.
Is My Lincoln a Lemon?
In plain terms: your Lincoln is a lemon if it has a substantial defect covered by the warranty that Ford Motor Company can't fix after a reasonable number of attempts — or if it's been out of service for 30 or more cumulative days. If that sounds like your vehicle, you may be owed a buyback, a replacement, or a cash settlement, and Lincoln pays the legal fees.
A Lincoln claim in California is a claim against Ford Motor Company, which issued the warranty. Lincoln shares its powertrains, electronics and platforms with Ford — the Aviator with the Explorer, the Corsair with the Escape — so Lincoln owners tend to inherit Ford’s defects while paying a luxury price for the privilege.
Your Lincoln may qualify under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act if a substantial, warranty-covered defect survives a reasonable number of repair attempts, or if the vehicle has been out of service for 30 or more cumulative days. In a $70,000 SUV, the “substantial” test is often easier to meet than owners assume: you did not pay Navigator money for a vehicle that shifts like it is broken.
The recall volume on recent Lincolns is worth knowing about. The 2025 Aviator alone carries more than a dozen NHTSA recall campaigns — including two separate automatic-transmission recalls. When a manufacturer has to recall the same system twice, that is a documented pattern of failed repair.
If any of that sounds like your vehicle, talk to a Lincoln lemon lawyer before you agree to another repair attempt. Our Lincoln lemon law attorneys have brought this claim against Ford Motor Company before, and we will tell you honestly in the first call whether yours is worth bringing.
Take the 60-second “is my car a lemon?” checkWhat Lincoln Defects Trigger California Lemon Law Claims?
| Defect category | Commonly reported issues |
|---|---|
| Transmission (Aviator) | The 2025 Aviator is subject to two separate NHTSA automatic-transmission recalls (25V020 and 25V164) — harsh shifts, hesitation, and loss of drive. |
| Electronic brake booster | Ford recalled 2025 Navigators (with the F-150, Expedition, Bronco and Ranger) over an Electronic Brake Booster control-module software defect. |
| Instrument cluster & electrical | The 2025 Corsair is subject to an instrument cluster/panel recall (25V049) plus additional electrical-system campaigns — blank or frozen displays. |
| Airbags | Ford recalled 2025 Navigator and Expedition vehicles over an incorrectly manufactured passenger-side airbag. |
| Exterior lighting & body | Rear lightbar cracking on the 2025 Navigator; multiple lighting and body campaigns across the Aviator and Corsair. |
Check whether your Lincoln needs one of these recalls
Not every Lincoln is affected. Enter your VIN in NHTSA's free federal database to see the open recalls, complaints and investigations on your exact vehicle. It takes about thirty seconds, and it is the same record we would pull for your case.
Look up your VIN at NHTSA.govA recall is not automatically a lemon — and a defect does not have to be recalled to support a claim. Any substantial, warranty-covered defect that can't be fixed after a reasonable number of attempts may qualify.
What a Lincoln Lemon Lawyer Will Ask You For
Strong documentation is what turns a frustrating ownership experience into a provable claim against Ford Motor Company. Gather what you can before your consultation — and don't worry if you're missing something, because we can request records directly from the dealer.
Lincoln Models We Handle
Don't see your model? We handle all Lincoln vehicles — and every other manufacturer.
Active Lincoln Recalls
A recall doesn't automatically make your Lincoln a lemon — but if the repair is delayed or doesn't work, it can. Open a recall to see what to do.
Lincoln Lemon Law by Model
How California's Lemon Law Works for Your Lincoln
California's Lemon Law (the Song-Beverly Act) protects you when a new, leased, or certified pre-owned Lincoln has a substantial defect that the manufacturer or dealer can't repair after a reasonable number of attempts — or when it's been out of service for 30 or more cumulative days.
If your vehicle 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. Best of all, Lincoln is required to pay your attorney fees on a successful claim — so pursuing your case costs you nothing out of pocket.
Estimate your Lincoln buyback with our free calculatorLincoln has opted into California's AB 1755 — don't wait
Lincoln is one of the manufacturers that has opted into California's AB 1755 procedures, which means a shorter filing deadline can apply to your claim — generally within one year of your warranty's expiration, and no later than six years from the vehicle's original delivery date. If your Lincoln keeps failing, acting promptly protects your rights.
Check if you qualify and see the deadlinesLincoln Lemon Law FAQs
My Aviator’s transmission keeps acting up. Do I have a claim?
Very possibly. The 2025 Aviator is subject to two separate NHTSA transmission recalls — meaning Ford has already had to go back and address that system twice. If your Aviator still shifts harshly, hesitates, or loses drive after repair attempts, that is the pattern the Lemon Law exists to remedy.
Who is responsible — Lincoln or Ford?
Ford Motor Company. Lincoln is Ford’s luxury division, Ford issued the warranty, and Ford pays the buyback, the settlement, and your attorney fees.
My Lincoln has been recalled several times. Is that normal?
Recent Lincolns carry unusually high recall counts — the 2025 Aviator alone has more than a dozen NHTSA campaigns. Volume alone is not a claim, but repeated recalls of the same system are strong evidence that a defect was not fixed the first time.
Is there a filing deadline for a Lincoln claim?
Yes. Ford Motor Company opted into California’s AB 1755 procedures, so the window is generally one year from your warranty’s expiration and no later than six years from the vehicle’s original delivery date — shorter than the four-year rule that applies to non-opted-in manufacturers.
What can I recover on a Lincoln buyback?
A refund of what you have paid — down payment, monthly payments, taxes, registration and finance charges — minus a mileage offset, with Ford paying off the loan. Or a replacement vehicle, or a cash settlement if you would rather keep the car. Ford pays the attorney fees.
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