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April 10, 2026
Legal & Regulatory Affairs
One American Road
Dearborn, MI 48126
RE: Lemon Law Demand — 2023 Ford F-150, VIN: 1FTFW1ET5NKD12345
Case No. CIT-2026-DEMO
Dear Ford Motor Company:
This letter constitutes formal notice pursuant to California Civil Code § 1793.2 (the “Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act”) demanding repurchase or replacement of the above-referenced vehicle.
Defects and Nonconformities
The 2023 Ford F-150 (VIN: 1FTFW1ET5NKD12345) has been presented for repair on four (4) separate occasions for a recurring transmission defect characterized by clipping and hesitation under normal operating conditions. Those repair attempts occurred during January 2026 and April 2026, during which the vehicle was out of service for a cumulative forty-five (45) days. Despite these repair attempts, the defect has not been cured and the vehicle does not conform to the applicable express warranty.
Demand for Relief
Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code § 1793.2(d), Claimant demands that Ford Motor Company elect, within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, to either (1) repurchase the vehicle at the full contract price plus all collateral charges, incidental and consequential damages, less a mileage offset calculated pursuant to statute; or (2) replace the vehicle with a comparable new vehicle of equal value.
Should Ford Motor Company fail to respond within the statutory period, this matter will be referred to retained legal counsel for formal proceedings.
Respectfully submitted,
[Consumer Signature]
[Consumer Name]
Case No. CIT-2026-DEMO · Authorized April 10, 2026
The opening cites California Civil Code § 1793.2 — your letter cites your state's exact statute, not a generic template.
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