Well my truck is in the shop again and I thought I would take the easy way out and see what it was worth if I traded it on an '05. NADA says it is worth $25k, dealer says they can only give me $22k (since the rebates on the '05's make them $25-26k). It was suggested that I go for the Lemon Law. My question to you that have experience with this - they have had my truck more than 30 days in the 6 months I have owned the truck, does this make it a Lemon? They have fixed most (but not all) issues (vibration still an issue), but if I read the Ohio Lemon Law correctly - you have to meet 1 of 5 different conditions and 30+ days in the shop within the first year is one of them. It has also been in for the vibration 3 times (another condition). However, I have read on other boards that a lot of people are getting turned down (but I don't know if they met the conditions) and really want to know if I'm waisting my time? Thanks.

 

Do a search for "DSB" and you will find a ton of information. Also consult your state attorney general's office of consumer protection and they can give you the lemon law information.

 

3k probably isn't worth the hassle. but that's just me...maybe for you it is. I think it could take up to a year if i'm not wrong...

 

As far as I know, problem/s has to be a major issue with vehicle. e.g. engine cutting off during drive, brake failure...etc. I'll be little cautions with issue of vibration being lemon law. I used to work for Atty General's Office in Washington dealing with Lemon laws. In our state, only 5% of the complaints are accepted. In fact, my 1990 Probe was among the one. it took 1 yr of repairs and final got new vehicle (I'm not sure if working for AG's office made any difference in Ford's decision to buy back). Anyways, it is not easy process nor does every one get accepted into the program. However, it does not hurt to try and seek lemon law...good luck

 

I'm in Ohio also going through with the Lemon Law on my 2004 F150 XLT. It had problems going up my ying yang since the time I brought it. Nothing really major though, but A LOT of defects. In the state of Ohio, if your truck has been in the shop 30 days of more within the frist year, it's a lemon, if your truck has had 8 or more defects within the frist year, it is a lemon. If your truck still has exsisting problems such as your vibration that the dealer can't fix within 3 atttemps, it is a lemon.
It sounds to me you do have a lemon and I would get an attorney like I had to do. There working great with me but it takes forever for Ford to get you a settlement though, but I'm still waiting on that.

 

Thanks for the info, it has been in the dealer's possession for 37+ days (the plus being I didn't count the days that they picked it up and delivered it back to me - another 8 days). As far as problems, mine have been minor compared to others, but a lot of little things still add up to a big pain in the ****! I'm going to try it alone, but if I get denied - you can bet I'll get an attorney. Out of curiosity, how much is the attorney charging? I know some charge a flat rate and others take a percentage.

Thanks for the input!