Just got a call from my dealer and after 5 trips with the same issues they have decided to replace the engine. Can i fight this with Ford and tell them i do not want a new engine but a new truck?? Its a 2016 with 5000 miles on it. 2.7 eco. Thanks for the help!

 

I don't know, but I just made a thread with my engine having a cyl #5 misfire and it's been having issues when starting cold. I'm ready to ditch Ford, or at least the 2.7 anyhow. Mine is also a 2016 with only 1200 miles and only a few weeks old off the lot.

 

5 trips for the same issues? Might want to check the lemon law for your state and start the process for a buyback.

 

You will have to check your state's lemon laws and see if you qualify.

Otherwise, enjoy your new engine and hope it cures the problem

 

I just read that. Hopefully its a easy fix for you. I have had smoke blowing out the exhaust so bad that at times I couldn't see the vehicles behind me. Keep bring it back till they fix it. Make sure they give you a loaner or rental on their dime.

 

Ya i was just reading about them. I had a jeep lemon lawed out last year. Im in Cali now and the lemon laws seem to be great for the consumer!

 

Yeah, it's such a hassle to keep bringing it back and dropping it off. It's the 3rd time I've had to bring it in for something already. I bought a new vehicle for sole purpose (other than getting a truck) of not having to worry about repairs. Of course a few niggles here and there are common on new vehicles, this is fairly major.

As others have said, the lemon route may be the way to go. Or, bring it to a dealer that works mainly on trucks (like fleets), they usually do not have high school kid mechanics. At least the dealer here in Minneapolis has high level techs at the ford truck fleet dealership.

 

I'd take the new engine. It's major surgery so, your dealer is definitely doing all they can to fix the problem. I've lemon lawed a car in the past, and I wouldn't repeat the process unless the dealer/manufacturer had tried everything they can, and they're trying a new engine....give it a shot.

 

Ya I hear ya, I had my 2015 grand Cherokee lemoned out and it was a process. I just hope they do a great job putting this new engine in! I don't have a lot of confidence in the service department so far.

 

Just lemoned my 2015 for water leaks
your in cali, you're good to go

Within the Song-Beverly Act, there is a presumption guideline
wherein it is presumed that a vehicle is a “lemon” if the following
criteria are met within 18 months of delivery to the buyer or
lessee or 18,000 miles on the vehicle’s odometer, whichever
comes first:
• The manufacturer or its agents have made two or more
attempts to repair a warranty problem that results in a
condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily
injury if the vehicle is driven;
• The manufacturer or its agents have made four or more
attempts to repair the same warranty problem; or
• The vehicle has been out of service for more than 30
days (not necessarily all at the same time) while being
repaired for any number of warranty problems; or
• The problems are covered by the warranty, substantially
reduce the vehicle’s use, value, or safety to the consumer
and are not caused by abuse of the vehicle;
• If required by the warranty materials or by the owner’s
manual, the consumer has to directly notify the
manufacturer about the problem(s), preferably in writing.
The notice must be sent to the address shown in the
warranty or owner’s manual (for bullets 1 and 2).
If these criteria are met, the Lemon Law presumes that the buyer
or lessee is entitled to a replacement vehicle or a refund of the
purchase price. However, this presumption is rebuttable. The
manufacturer may show that the criteria has not been met (for
example, because the problems are minor) and therefore, the
buyer or lessee is not entitled to a replacement vehicle or refund.
*Source: California Civil Code Section 1793.22(b).