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Old 12-28-2018, 07:47 PM
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Check state lemon law first and abide by the rules. If it requires 4 visits for the same repair in 12K miles like in my state, that is what you do, regardless of which dealer you take it to, they screw it up, they screw it up. Once you have these 4 under your belt call Ford and request a buy back. This will get the ball rolling to either repair the truck correctly, or if can't be repaired, start the buy back process. This is the least cost or loss to you, you only pay for miles up to the first repair.

If you are already beyond the state LL, but still under warranty, then you can hire an attorney that specializes in this and start a buy back/replacement through the BBB. If beyond the warranty period, you can still sue for Breach of Warranty. Attorney fees are taken out of the settlement for both, you only pay court costs and inspection fees. Been through the latter process this year on a defective 2016.
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Originally Posted by suthrn
BTW... I hope you took pictures of all the pine needles and trim prior to cleaning it up / pushing trim back in... Gotta' prove your case somehow

that's what I have been to do, but Im super particular about my truck call me crazy lol but it has to be clean it just does. I should have taken pictures absolutely should have but I went into cleaning mode and had to clean it up and its like a blackout lol all of a sudden its clean and so is the proof it happened. so much I have had to learn from this experience..
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Originally Posted by acdii
Check state lemon law first and abide by the rules. If it requires 4 visits for the same repair in 12K miles like in my state, that is what you do, regardless of which dealer you take it to, they screw it up, they screw it up. Once you have these 4 under your belt call Ford and request a buy back. This will get the ball rolling to either repair the truck correctly, or if can't be repaired, start the buy back process. This is the least cost or loss to you, you only pay for miles up to the first repair.

If you are already beyond the state LL, but still under warranty, then you can hire an attorney that specializes in this and start a buy back/replacement through the BBB. If beyond the warranty period, you can still sue for Breach of Warranty. Attorney fees are taken out of the settlement for both, you only pay court costs and inspection fees. Been through the latter process this year on a defective 2016.

I was told by ford directly that they will not do a buy back because I leased the truck, ford doesn't own the truck anymore I guess its ford credit that owns the truck and all they want is their money each month and they did not seem to care about my problems either. a lease is treated way different apparently than a financed truck.
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Originally Posted by OutdoorFordGuy
I was told by ford directly that they will not do a buy back because I leased the truck, ford doesn't own the truck anymore I guess its ford credit that owns the truck and all they want is their money each month and they did not seem to care about my problems either. a lease is treated way different apparently than a financed truck.
Check your state lemon law, most states cover leased vehicles the same way. Ford will tell you anything they can to get you off their back because it works that way, but you need to verify that the state you are registered in has a Lemon law on a leased vehicle.
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Originally Posted by acdii
Check your state lemon law, most states cover leased vehicles the same way. Ford will tell you anything they can to get you off their back because it works that way, but you need to verify that the state you are registered in has a Lemon law on a leased vehicle.

The problem I am thinking is, would it be worth all the hassle of hiring a lawyer and fighting Ford for 8 more payments left.. the truth is I feel Ford has won, my hands feel tied to this truck.
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Originally Posted by OutdoorFordGuy
The problem I am thinking is, would it be worth all the hassle of hiring a lawyer and fighting Ford for 8 more payments left.. the truth is I feel Ford has won, my hands feel tied to this truck.
For 8 more payments i'd live with it, get on with your life and when the lease expires let Ford know in no uncertain terms why you're gonna lease or buy a RAM for your next truck.
That Ford dealership the way they treated you or Ford corporate probably won't give a sh^& but might be a feel good for you.



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Originally Posted by moparado
For 8 more payments i'd live with it, get on with your life and when the lease expires let Ford know in no uncertain terms why you're gonna lease or buy a RAM for your next truck.
That Ford dealership the way they treated you or Ford corporate probably won't give a sh^& but might be a feel good for you.

just the fact I shouldn’t have to take my own door apart when I get a chance to find that irritating rattle. That’s about the only thing I can’t live with for 8 more months.. sucks to say but ford has me over a barrel and win out in the end. I hate losing but I’ve exhausted all the effort I can with them, (dealerships and Ford Motor Company).
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The situation you're in sucks but it could be worse. You could actually own the vehicle. As much as it sucks your best bet is probably to just ride it out for the next 8 months and then be done with it.
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Originally Posted by i heart haters
The situation you're in sucks but it could be worse. You could actually own the vehicle. As much as it sucks your best bet is probably to just ride it out for the next 8 months and then be done with it.
Its hard to fight the urge to drive to a Chevy or Ram lot and say get me out and eat the loss. doesnt make financial sense but it would feel better to rid myself of the circumstances.
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Machines are man made and will always have issues no matter WHO you buy them from.

Good luck in any matter.
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