Ford Credit Offers Customers Relief For Hurricane Beryl

July 19, 2024 9:45 am

Just a few weeks ago, Hurricane Beryl ravaged portions of the Caribbean, the Yucatán Peninsula, and the Gulf Coast of the U.S., and in the process, set a new record for being the earliest Category 5 hurricane on record. The storm left massive devastation in its wake, ranging from destroyed structures and vehicles to numerous fatalities, and quite a few folks are still dealing with the aftermath – even now, weeks later. However, as it has done quite frequently in the past, Ford Credit is offering its customers a bit of relief.

Ford Credit has launched its disaster relief program for qualified customers impacted by Hurricane Beryl, which enables them to delay one or two monthly vehicle payments if needed, after which they can resume making payments when their situation improves. To qualify, Ford Credit or Lincoln Automotive Financial Services customers must live in the state of Texas, and reside in counties that are eligible for the FEMA Individuals and Households Program.

Those that qualify for this program can request a payment extension in a handful of ways – by visiting www.ford.com/finance, via the Ford Credit app, or by calling 1-800-723-4016. Lessees must call the toll-free number, however, while those with finance payments can request an extension in any of these three ways. It is worth noting that interest on vehicle loans may continue to accrue on those deferred payments, however. “If you are affected by Hurricane Beryl, you may need some flexibility as you recover,” said Meredith Libbey, Ford Credit spokesperson. “Our disaster relief program may give you the breathing room you need.”

This isn’t the first time Ford Credit has offered customers in the wake of disasters some sort of relief, as we previously saw this happen a few years ago following devastating storms that impacted Texas, Hurricane Ian in 2022, and after fires swept across Maui just last year.

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By Brett Foote

Brett's lost track of all the Fords he's owned over the years and how much he's spent modifying them, but his current money pits include an S550 Mustang and 13th gen F-150.