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FORD MOTOR CREDIT CO.

2.8K consumer complaints recorded in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, with breakdowns by product, state, and complaint year.

2.8K consumer complaints filed with the CFPB

This profile shows FORD MOTOR CREDIT CO.'s complaint history from CFPB public records. 2,820 consumers have filed complaints since 2012. The company has a 100% timely response rate and has provided relief in 14% of cases.

2.8K
Total Complaints
100%
Timely Response
3.4%
Disputed
14%
Relief Provided
52
States Active
2012
Since

Total complaints

2.8K

Filed since 2012

Timely response

100%

CFPB-tracked response window

Relief rate

14%

Closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

Timely response rate 100.0%
Federal benchmark

CFPB benchmark: response within 15 calendar days of filing.

Relief rate 14.0%
Industry median

Share closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

FORD MOTOR CREDIT CO. complaint mix by product

Total complaints: 2.8K

FORD MOTOR CREDIT CO. complaint mix by product Horizontal strip chart. Width of each segment is proportional to that category's share of the 2.8K total complaints. Trend arrow shows rolling 12-month direction. Inline badge shows resolution rate (% closed with relief). Vehicle loan: 810 complaints (29.1%), resolution 21.1% Vehicle loan 29.1% Credit reporting: 679 complaints (24.4%), resolution 6.3% Credit reporting 24.4% Credit reporting,: 526 complaints (18.9%), resolution 16.2% Credit reporting, 18.9% Debt collection: 395 complaints (14.2%), resolution 8.1% Debt collection 14.2% Consumer Loan: 344 complaints (12.4%), resolution 16.0% Consumer Loan 12.4% Credit card: 15 complaints (0.5%), resolution 20.0% Credit reporting: 11 complaints (0.4%), resolution 18.2%
  • Vehicle loan 810 29.1% 21% relief
  • Credit reporting 679 24.4% 6% relief
  • Credit reporting, 526 18.9% 16% relief
  • Debt collection 395 14.2% 8% relief
  • Consumer Loan 344 12.4% 16% relief
  • Credit card 15 0.5% 20% relief
  • Credit reporting 11 0.4% 18% relief

How FORD MOTOR CREDIT CO.'s 2.8K complaints split across CFPB product categories. Resolution rate badge = % closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

Complaints by Product

Product Complaints
Vehicle loan or lease 810
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 679
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 526
Debt collection 395
Consumer Loan 344
Credit card 15
Credit reporting 11
Credit card or prepaid card 11
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 8
Checking or savings account 6
Bank account or service 5
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan 5
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 3
Mortgage 2

Top States

State Complaints
CA 391
FL 317
TX 317
NY 200
MI 172
GA 149
IL 117
NC 108
NJ 98
PA 95
OH 74
VA 64
AL 54
MD 47
MO 43
SC 43
NV 41
TN 40
AZ 39
MS 32

Top Issues

Issue Complaints
Incorrect information on your report 744
Managing the loan or lease 361
Improper use of your report 333
Problems at the end of the loan or lease 148
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 144
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 143
Struggling to pay your loan 110
Getting a loan or lease 107
Attempts to collect debt not owed 102
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 101
Problems when you are unable to pay 79
Repossession 68
Taking out the loan or lease 58
Written notification about debt 51
False statements or representation 45
Shopping for a loan or lease 38
Communication tactics 28
Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services 20
Taking/threatening an illegal action 20
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 19

Yearly Trend

Year Complaints Timely
2012 16 100%
2013 67 100%
2014 100 100%
2015 106 100%
2016 111 100%
2017 142 100%
2018 149 100%
2019 138 100%
2020 175 100%
2021 257 100%
2022 207 100%
2023 259 100%
2024 349 100%
2025 532 100%
2026 212 100%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What the CFPB Record Shows About FORD MOTOR CREDIT CO.

FORD MOTOR CREDIT CO. has accumulated 2,820 consumer complaints in the CFPB public database, with filings active across 52 U.S. states. Of those submissions, 852 include a consumer narrative — the verbatim description of the reported problem that the CFPB collects alongside each filing. The earliest complaint on file dates back to 2012, and the most recent logged activity is 2026-04-01, giving this record a multi-year window of observable consumer sentiment.

Looking at response behavior, FORD MOTOR CREDIT CO. reports a 100% timely-response rate and has closed 83.9% of cases with a written explanation to the consumer. 14% of complaints were closed with monetary or non-monetary relief — an outcome signal that tracks how often consumers walked away with some form of remediation. A further 3.4% of responses were formally disputed by the consumer after the company replied, a useful marker of resolution quality independent of sheer volume. The most-reported product category for this record is "Vehicle loan or lease", and the single most common underlying issue is "Incorrect information on your report".

Complaint volume is heavily influenced by company size, customer base, and market footprint — larger financial institutions routinely carry more filings purely because they serve more consumers. A complaint is a consumer-reported allegation, not proven wrongdoing, and a timely or relief-flagged closure does not by itself confirm fault. Use this page as one input among many when evaluating FORD MOTOR CREDIT CO.: cross-check against the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database directly, review your own contract terms, and consult a licensed professional for financial, legal, or regulatory advice. This page is informational only.

Disclaimer: This data is from CFPB public records. PlainComplaint does not provide financial advice. A complaint does not indicate that a company has violated any law or regulation. Complaint volumes are influenced by company size, customer base, and market presence. Use this data as one of many inputs when evaluating a company.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many CFPB complaints does FORD MOTOR CREDIT CO. have?

FORD MOTOR CREDIT CO. has received 2,820 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Does FORD MOTOR CREDIT CO. respond to complaints on time?

FORD MOTOR CREDIT CO. has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What is the most common complaint about FORD MOTOR CREDIT CO.?

The most common issue reported against FORD MOTOR CREDIT CO. is "Incorrect information on your report" in the "Vehicle loan or lease" product category.

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