2025 Ford Bronco Lemon Law Case Study: Rhode Island
A 2025 Ford Bronco With Repeated Roof and Door Water-Intrusion Failures
Our client purchased a 2025 Ford Bronco in Rhode Island (December 2025). Documented service history describes water intrusion from the roof into the trunk area and from both front doors between the glass and gasket, a hard top rear cap seal that was deformed, door window gaskets that were misaligned with the windows, roof leaks into the interior, and warped and improperly fitted roof seals that were ordered and replaced after the hard top was removed and old seals and adhesive cleaned off. Current mileage on the odometer: 9,000. The client contacted Easy Lemon for legal assistance under the lemon law.
“water intrusion from the roof into the trunk area and from both front doors between the glass and gasket.” Service notes continue: the customer reported “the hard top rear cap seal was deformed and door window gaskets were misaligned with the windows.” Later: “roof leaks into the interior.” Diagnosis: “warped and improperly fitted roof seals.”
What Went Wrong
- Roof / trunk water intrusion: water intrusion from the roof into the trunk area and from both front doors between the glass and gasket.
- Hard top rear cap seal: hard top rear cap seal was deformed.
- Door window gaskets: door window gaskets were misaligned with the windows.
- Roof leaks / warped seals: roof leaks into the interior; technician diagnosed warped and improperly fitted roof seals; all roof seals were ordered and replaced.
What the Documented Service Visits Showed
April 1–3, 2026 — Water Intrusion / Trunk Window Seal
Customer reported water intrusion from the roof into the trunk area and from both front doors between the glass and gasket. Technician performed water testing, cleaned the trunk window seal, and retested.
April 14–20, 2026 — Hard Top Rear Cap Seal / Door Window Gaskets
Customer reported the hard top rear cap seal was deformed and door window gaskets were misaligned with the windows. Technician confirmed the concern, replaced the seals under warranty, and verified proper fitment.
May 1–14, 2026 — Roof Leaks / All Roof Seals Replaced
Customer reported roof leaks into the interior. Technician diagnosed warped and improperly fitted roof seals. Photos were submitted for warranty approval, and all roof seals were ordered and replaced. The hard top was removed, old seals and adhesive cleaned off, and new seals installed to specification.
$19,000 Cash and Keep Secured
Easy Lemon secured a $19,000 Cash and Keep settlement for our client. Under a Cash and Keep outcome, the manufacturer pays a cash settlement and the client retains the vehicle. Our client paid nothing out of pocket† for legal representation.
Key Case Facts
- Vehicle: 2025 Ford Bronco
- Purchased in: Rhode Island (December 2025)
- Current mileage: 9,000
- Primary defects: water intrusion from the roof into the trunk area and from both front doors between the glass and gasket; hard top rear cap seal was deformed; door window gaskets were misaligned with the windows; roof leaks into the interior; warped and improperly fitted roof seals
- Settlement type: Cash and Keep — $19,000 cash recovery, client retains the vehicle
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