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Ford: 144 published Texas lemon law decisions

Every published TxDMV decision naming Ford, for case-years 2014-2026, with what each order did and a link to the order itself.

What these counts are, and what they are not

This is not a census of Texas lemon vehicles, and no number on this page is a defect rate. Confidential settlements, manufacturer buybacks agreed before a hearing, and complaints withdrawn along the way never enter this corpus at all and are structurally invisible to it. What is counted here is contested proceedings that reached a published decision, which is a small and non-random slice of everything that goes wrong with a vehicle in Texas.

A manufacturer with more decisions here is not "more of a lemon" than one with fewer. It may simply have sold far more units in Texas, or its owners may be likelier to push a dispute to a contested hearing rather than settle. There is no sales or registration denominator behind these counts, so the division that would turn them into a rate cannot be done, and this site does not publish one.

What these 144 orders did

Counts of published proceedings naming Ford. These are not shares of anything: there is no figure here for how many vehicles Ford sold in Texas, so no proportion computed from this table would mean what it appears to mean.

What the order didDecisions
Repurchase ordered33
Repair ordered40
Dismissed71

Which vehicles these decisions were about

Make and model exactly as the source documents print them, so a model that two orders name differently appears twice rather than being silently merged. A model appearing more often is not a defect rate.

VehicleDecisions
Ford Focus26
Ford F-15025
Ford F-2509
Ford Expedition8
Ford Explorer7
Ford Fusion7
Ford Fiesta5
Ford Edge4
Ford Escape4
Ford F-3504
Ford Focus SE3
Ford Taurus3
Ford Bronco2
Ford F-150 SuperCrew2
Ford F-250 Super Duty2
Ford Mustang2
Ford1
Ford Bronco Sport1
Ford C-Max Hybrid1
Ford EcoSport S1
Ford Edge SEL1
Ford Edge Sport1
Ford Edge Titanium1
Ford Escape Titanium1
Ford Expedition EL1
Ford Expedition Max1
Ford Explorer XLT1
Ford F Series pickup1
Ford F-150 4x4 XLT Crew Cab1
Ford F-150 EcoBoost1
Ford F-150 Platinum1
Ford F-150 XL1
Ford F-150 XLT1
Ford F-250 King Ranch1
Ford F-250 Lariat1
Ford F-250 Platinum1
Ford F-250 XLT1
Ford F-Series1
Ford F-Series truck1
Ford F2501
Ford F7501
Ford Focus (Electric)1
Ford Fusion Hybrid1
Ford Maverick1
Ford Mustang GT1
Ford Mustang Shelby GT3501
Ford Transit1

By vehicle model year

The model year of the vehicle at issue, not the year the decision issued.

Model yearDecisions
20232
20226
20214
20208
201913
20188
201718
201612
201515
201426
201327
20123
20111
20101

Every Ford decision

144 records

Newest decision first. Every row links the source document it was read from.

25-0004784 CAF
Source PDF 2022 Ford Maverick
excessive bounce at high speeds Dismissed
24-0007244 CAF
Source PDF 2023 Ford Bronco Sport
rear drive unit grinding noise Dismissed
24-0008362 CAF
Source PDF 2016 Ford Mustang
excessive oil consumption, premature belt wear, and catalytic converter failure Dismissed
24-0006661 CAF
Source PDF 2023 Ford F-Series
no-start condition / battery drainage Dismissed
24-0016617 CAF
Source PDF 2022 Ford Explorer
intermittent loss of steering assist Dismissed
23-0003279 CAF
Source PDF 2020 Ford Expedition Max
transmission gear slipping and harsh shifting Repair ordered
23-0008942 CAF
Source PDF 2021 Ford Bronco
engine stalling/leak and hard transmission shifting Dismissed
23-0012575 CAF
Source PDF 2021 Ford F-150
transmission fails to shift / sudden shifting Dismissed
23-0012828 CAF
Source PDF 2021 Ford F-150
check engine light Repair ordered
23-0007392 CAF
Source PDF 2018 Ford F-Series truck
unperformed manufacturer recall repairs Dismissed
23-0005305 CAF
Source PDF 2022 Ford F-150
transmission vibration under load Repurchase ordered
23-0010891 CAF
Source PDF 2022 Ford Expedition
vibration and jerking on acceleration/deceleration Repurchase ordered
23-0009620 CAF
Source PDF 2022 Ford F-150
throttle stayed engaged while braking Dismissed
23-00003494 CAF
Source PDF 2019 Ford Fusion
harsh transmission shifting and emissions faults Dismissed
23-0007010 CAF
Source PDF 2018 Ford EcoSport S
engine stalling, warning lights, and transmission failure Repair ordered
23-0000363 CAF
Source PDF 2020 Ford Expedition
musty odor from air conditioning vents Dismissed
22-0018400 CAF
Source PDF 2022 Ford Bronco
inoperable clutch and transmission Dismissed
22-0014728 CAF
Source PDF 2021 Ford Expedition
door misalignment, rough transmission shifting, seat stitching Dismissed
22-0009034 CAF
Source PDF 2020 Ford Explorer
keyless entry keypad malfunction, backup camera fault Repair ordered
22-0013690 CAF
Source PDF 2020 Ford Escape
multiple electrical/accessory failures and loss of acceleration Repair ordered
22-0013847 CAF
Source PDF 2020 Ford F-250
limp mode, loss of power and engine stalling Repair ordered
22-0005845 CAF
Source PDF 2020 Ford F-150
engine knocking noise Repair ordered
22-0003434 CAF
Source PDF 2019 Ford Expedition
engine rattling noise, transmission issues Dismissed
21-0015070 CAF
Source PDF 2019 Ford F-250 King Ranch
loss of power when towing Repair ordered
21-0007556 CAF
Source PDF 2019 Ford F-150 SuperCrew
rear window leak and warped cargo lamp Repair ordered
21-0007666 CAF
Source PDF 2019 Ford F-150
vibration above 40 mph and transmission slipping Dismissed
21-0005258 CAF
Source PDF 2016 Ford Expedition EL
vibration and whining noise from rear of vehicle Repair ordered
21-0000484 CAF
Source PDF 2017 Ford F-150
water leaks and mildew/mold odor Repair ordered
21-0006183 CAF
Source PDF 2019 Ford F-150
moldy odor from air conditioning system Dismissed
21-0007647 CAF
Source PDF 2020 Ford F-150
instrument-cluster warning messages and loss of power Dismissed
20-0014491 CAF
Source PDF 2016 Ford Edge
parasitic battery drain Dismissed
20-0011658 CAF
Source PDF 2020 Ford Explorer
popping noise when rolling up the driver's window Repair ordered
20-0015237 CAF
Source PDF 2019 Ford Expedition
transmission malfunction and overheating Repurchase ordered
20-0012559 CAF
Source PDF 2019 Ford F-150 Platinum
pre-sale body damage and lane assist malfunction Dismissed
20-0007484 CAF
Source PDF 2019 Ford F-250
vehicle pulls left and right under braking at highway speed Dismissed
20-0011779 CAF
Source PDF 2018 Ford Mustang GT
engine failure from excessive oil consumption; transmission slipping out of third gear Dismissed
20-0008979 CAF
Source PDF 2018 Ford F-350
steering 'death wobble' and check engine light/turbocharger defect Dismissed
20-0009102 CAF
Source PDF 2019 Ford F-250 XLT
steering oscillation, faulty fan clutch, burning odor Dismissed
20-0006727 CAF
Source PDF 2019 Ford Escape
electrical system defect causing vehicle to enter deep sleep mode Dismissed
20-0003682 CAF
Source PDF 2017 Ford Edge Titanium
SYNC infotainment loses phone connectivity Dismissed
20-0001304 CAF
Source PDF 2018 Ford F-150
transmission gear skipping, braking and steering-area noise, USB port failure Repair ordered
19-0013486 CAF
Source PDF 2019 Ford F-250
charging system fault ('Service Charging System' message) Repair ordered
20-0006166 CAF
Source PDF 2019 Ford F-250
shaking/wobbling at highway speed Dismissed
19-0009554 CAF
Source PDF 2017 Ford F-150 SuperCrew
oil pan leak Repurchase ordered
19-0007818 CAF
Source PDF 2018 Ford Edge
engine oil leak from a bad weld Dismissed
19-0006020 CAF
Source PDF 2018 Ford Expedition
parking brake engaging intermittently on its own Repurchase ordered
19-0008282 CAF
Source PDF 2018 Ford F-150
vehicle drifting and blind spot system deactivation Dismissed
19-0006337 CAF
Source PDF 2017 Ford Fusion
radio powering on by itself and battery drain Repair ordered
19-0005808 CAF
Source PDF 2017 Ford Transit
sliding door malfunction and air conditioning condensation Repair ordered
19-0006719 CAF
Source PDF 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty
severe steering wheel vibration over bumps Repurchase ordered
18-0189428 CAF
Source PDF 2017 Ford Expedition
moonroof water leak; mold/musty odor; oxidized bolts and metal; speaker static Repair ordered
18-0190552 CAF
Source PDF 2017 Ford F-150
transmission grinding noise in cold weather/cold start Repair ordered
18-0189553 CAF
Source PDF 2017 Ford F-250 Lariat
power windows inoperative; intermittent electrical/display malfunctions Repair ordered
18-0187724 CAF
Source PDF 2016 Ford F-150
engine misfire causing jerking; check engine light Repurchase ordered
18-0187932 CAF
Source PDF 2017 Ford Explorer
power folding seat, engine shudder, rear camera Repair ordered
18-0185060 CAF
Source PDF 2016 Ford F-150
SYNC touchscreen and audio system malfunction Repair ordered
18-0187677 CAF
Source PDF 2017 Ford F-250
intermittent transmission issues; hard steering Repair ordered
18-0188587 CAF
Source PDF 2017 Ford F Series pickup
unspecified warranty defects (not reached on the merits) Dismissed
18-0184495 CAF
Source PDF 2017 Ford Explorer
power liftgate and 12V power outlet malfunction Repair ordered
18-0186453 CAF
Source PDF 2017 Ford F-250 Platinum
driver's side front door misalignment Repair ordered
18-0184892 CAF
Source PDF 2017 Ford Fusion
intermittent no-start; A/C, radio and steering wheel control failures Dismissed
18-0182886 CAF
Source PDF 2017 Ford F-150 XLT
transmission downshifting and failure to shift above second gear Dismissed
18-0182435 CAF
Source PDF 2015 Ford F-150
stop/start system malfunction Repair ordered
18-0182261 CAF
Source PDF 2016 Ford F-150 XL
multiple: engine/transmission, high-pressure fuel pump, electrical, doors opening while driving Repair ordered
18-0184769 CAF
Source PDF 2016 Ford Taurus
popping/cracking noise from left front; gas pedal push-back when turning Dismissed
18-0181638 CAF
Source PDF 2017 Ford F-150
engine knocking noise and shaking Dismissed
18-0179567 CAF
Source PDF 2017 Ford
intermittent stability and steering assist warning indicators while towing Dismissed
17-0177828 CAF
Source PDF 2015 Ford F-250
intermittent electrical malfunction, no-start and loss of power Dismissed
17-0176269 CAF
Source PDF 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350
excessive oil consumption Dismissed
17-0149799 CAF
Source PDF 2016 Ford Focus (Electric)
brake squeal/lock-up and regenerative brake failure Repurchase ordered
17-0159175 CAF
Source PDF 2014 Ford Focus
transmission shudder/hesitation on acceleration Repair ordered
17-0159231
Source PDF 2015 Ford F-350
electrical/instrument cluster malfunction with stalling and no-start Repurchase ordered
17-0021 CAF
Source PDF 2014 Ford F-150 EcoBoost
rough idle and brake pedal sinking to floorboard Repurchase ordered
17-0037 CAF
Source PDF 2016 Ford Fusion
engine stalling while driving Dismissed
17-0101 CAF
Source PDF 2014 Ford Focus
transmission jerking/shuddering on acceleration (PowerShift) Dismissed
16-0371 CAF
Source PDF 2013 Ford Focus SE
transmission and clutch issues Dismissed
17-0089 CAF
Source PDF 2013 Ford Focus
transmission shudder, hesitation and stalling Dismissed
17-0036 CAF
Source PDF 2016 Ford Explorer XLT
foul odor from air conditioning vents Dismissed
16-0382 CAF
Source PDF 2016 Ford Edge
transmission hard/jerky shifting Repurchase ordered
16-0366 CAF
Source PDF 2015 Ford Taurus
brake vibration, grinding and noise when braking Repair ordered
16-0358 CAF
Source PDF 2015 Ford Edge Sport
sunroof noise and detached sunroof trim Repair ordered
16-0260 CAF
Source PDF 2014 Ford Focus
transmission fault / failure to accelerate and stalling Repurchase ordered
16-0345 CAF
Source PDF 2015 Ford F-150
Hill Start Assist and AdvanceTrac stability control warnings with reduced performance Repurchase ordered
16-0321 CAF
Source PDF 2015 Ford Edge
brake squeal/noise when braking Repair ordered
16-0217 CAF
Source PDF 2015 Ford Expedition
transmission downshifts without warning and will not upshift Repurchase ordered
16-0274 CAF
Source PDF 2014 Ford Focus
transmission shudder and hesitation on acceleration Dismissed
16-0271 CAF
Source PDF 2015 Ford F-350
slow acceleration, shaking, engine knocking noise, check engine light Dismissed
16-0230 CAF
Source PDF 2015 Ford F-250 Super Duty
loss of power, clattering and shaking while driving Repurchase ordered
16-0222 CAF
Source PDF 2015 Ford F-250
engine shutdown from water contamination in the fuel system Dismissed
16-0204 CAF
Source PDF 2014 Ford Focus
transmission shudder, jerking and hesitation (PowerShift) Dismissed
16-0202 CAF
Source PDF 2014 Ford Focus
intermittent shuddering and abnormal acceleration Repurchase ordered
16-0266 CAF
Source PDF 2015 Ford Focus
SYNC infotainment system display malfunction Repair ordered
16-0133 CAF
Source PDF 2014 Ford Explorer
water leak at the driver's side rear hatch area Repair ordered
16-0170 CAF
Source PDF 2014 Ford Focus
stalling, shaking, jerking and failure to start Dismissed
16-0105 CAF
Source PDF 2014 Ford Focus
transmission jerk, shudder and harsh shifting Dismissed
16-0097 CAF
Source PDF 2015 Ford F-250
engine clatter and shaking at highway speed Dismissed
16-0067 CAF
Source PDF 2013 Ford Focus
transmission shifting defect (jerking, hesitation, improper gear engagement) Repair ordered
16-0075 CAF
Source PDF 2014 Ford Focus
transmission shudder and spontaneous shifting into reverse Repurchase ordered
16-0115 CAF
Source PDF 2013 Ford F-150
brake-related vibration in the steering wheel when braking Dismissed
16-0092 CAF
Source PDF 2014 Ford Focus
hesitation when shifting at low speed and lunging at a stop Repair ordered
16-0059 CAF
Source PDF 2015 Ford Mustang
brake noise/vibration and transmission/driveshaft noise Repurchase ordered
16-0060 CAF
Source PDF 2012 Ford Focus
clicking noise from air conditioning system Dismissed
16-0024 CAF
Source PDF 2014 Ford Focus
suspension defect and transmission concerns Repair ordered
16-0037 CAF
Source PDF 2014 Ford Fusion
center console control module intermittent failure (HVAC, stereo, windows, door locks) Repair ordered
16-0009 CAF
Source PDF 2012 Ford Focus
lack of acceleration / jerking / stalling Dismissed
15-0370 CAF
Source PDF 2014 Ford Focus
transmission shudder/hesitation and grinding Dismissed
15-0324 CAF
Source PDF 2014 Ford F-150
loud grinding, humming and whining noise after about 30 minutes of driving Repair ordered
15-0345 CAF
Source PDF 2013 Ford Focus
shudder, hesitation and grinding noise while driving Repurchase ordered
15-0296 CAF
Source PDF 2013 Ford Explorer
tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning malfunction Repair ordered
15-0212 CAF
Source PDF 2014 Ford Edge SEL
SYNC screen goes blank, heater inoperative, burning smell Repurchase ordered
15-0181 CAF
Source PDF 2014 Ford Fiesta
transmission clicking, shudder and jerking (PowerShift transmission) Dismissed
15-0233 CAF
Source PDF 2013 Ford Fiesta
transmission shudder, hesitation and engine revving between shifts Repair ordered
15-0294 CAF
Source PDF 2014 Ford Focus
clutch/transmission shudder during acceleration and deceleration Dismissed
15-0299 CAF
Source PDF 2015 Ford F250
vehicle randomly pulls to one side when braking Repurchase ordered
15-0227 CAF
Source PDF 2013 Ford Focus SE
transmission slipping causing hesitation and shudder Dismissed
15-0238 CAF
Source PDF 2012 Ford Focus
transmission noise with jerking/shuddering while driving Repair ordered
15-0205 CAF
Source PDF 2014 Ford F-350
vibration at high speeds Repurchase ordered
15-0191 CAF
Source PDF 2013 Ford F-150
intermittent engine popping noise Dismissed
15-0152 CAF
Source PDF 2013 Ford F750
misaligned belt damaging the A/C compressor; engine limp mode Dismissed
15-0188 CAF
Source PDF 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid
battery drain causing no-start condition Repurchase ordered
15-0007 CAF
Source PDF 2013 Ford Focus
PowerShift transmission issues (grinding noise, clutch shudder, rollback on inclines) Dismissed
15-0057 CAF
Source PDF 2013 Ford Escape
mildew odor from air conditioning vents Dismissed
15-0110 CAF
Source PDF 2014 Ford Fiesta
PowerShift transmission issues (shudder, hesitation, lunging, rollback on inclines) Dismissed
15-0132 CAF
Source PDF 2014 Ford Focus
jumping/hesitation while driving; oil problem Repurchase ordered
15-0106 CAF
Source PDF 2013 Ford Taurus
air conditioning, navigation screen, gauge and warning-light malfunctions Dismissed
15-0002 CAF
Source PDF 2014 Ford Escape
intermittent no-start Repurchase ordered
14-0332 CAF
Source PDF 2014 Ford Focus
hesitation/shudder on acceleration from stop and improper gear shifting Repurchase ordered
15-0021 CAF
Source PDF 2014 Ford Focus
intermittent hesitation/shudder on acceleration Repurchase ordered
15-0010 CAF
Source PDF 2013 Ford F-150
excessive brake shudder Dismissed
14-0339 CAF
Source PDF 2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid
reduced fuel economy (alleged engine defect) Dismissed
14-0337 CAF
Source PDF 2013 Ford Fusion
intermittent no-start, harsh transmission shift, electrical problems Dismissed
14-0317 CAF
Source PDF 2013 Ford F-150 4x4 XLT Crew Cab
improper paint finish and intermittent vibration Dismissed
14-0333 CAF
Source PDF 2013 Ford Focus SE
chugging, hesitation and jumping on acceleration from a stop Repurchase ordered
14-0276 CAF
Source PDF 2013 Ford F-150
failure to meet advertised fuel economy Dismissed
14-0303 CAF
Source PDF 2010 Ford F-250
engine and transmission problems Dismissed
14-0202 CAF
Source PDF 2013 Ford Fusion
defective headliner Repurchase ordered
14-0238 CAF
Source PDF 2013 Ford Fiesta
jerking and hesitation, loss of power, steering wheel noise Dismissed
14-0188 CAF
Source PDF 2013 Ford Focus
valve cover gasket oil leak Dismissed
14-0246 CAF
Source PDF 2013 Ford Fiesta
sputtering, shaking, noises and delayed gear changes Repurchase ordered
14-0249 CAF
Source PDF 2013 Ford Focus
jerking on acceleration and in park, engine grinding/clicking noises Dismissed
14-0231 CAF
Source PDF 2013 Ford Escape Titanium
sudden lunging/hesitation on acceleration, shaking Repurchase ordered
14-0241 CAF
Source PDF 2013 Ford F-150
engine stall with loss of engine and steering power Dismissed
14-0157 CAF
Source PDF 2011 Ford F-150
intermittent loss of power on acceleration Repurchase ordered
14-0166 CAF
Source PDF 2013 Ford F-150
chronic failure to start Repurchase ordered
Before you draw a conclusion from this page

The honest use of this page is to read the orders. Every row links the document it came from, and those documents say what happened in a specific dispute over a specific vehicle: what the defect was, how many repair attempts there were, and what the examiner ordered.

The dishonest use is to treat the number at the top as a quality score. It counts contested proceedings that reached a published decision, which is a function of how many vehicles a manufacturer sells in Texas, how its warranty department handles disputes before they get that far, and how likely its owners are to push a case to hearing rather than accept an offer. Those are three different things, and none of them is the reliability of the vehicle.