How to Easily Claim the Ford Explorer Recall

It can be complicated to establish how to claim a recall, such as the . This is because there is no standard way of claiming a recall. A case in point, claiming the metformin recall would not be the same as claiming the Neutrogena sunscreen recall.

DoNotPay makes it easy for you to make your recalls. For example, we help you search for your recall using VIN. In the case of California recalls, we can help you search for your recall by state.

Whether you want to claim the recalls for:

DoNotPay will help you do this fast and easily.

This guide strives to explain how to search for and claim recalls, the challenges that come with this, and how DoNotPay can take this burden off your shoulders.

How Do I Make a Claim for the Ford Explorer Recall?

It is important to note that you have to book an appointment for your . If you happen to receive a Ford recall notification letter or discover that your vehicle has been named for a recall, reach out to your Ford dealer as soon as possible to book an appointment.

No cost will be incurred for the repairs once you have been scheduled for a recall. Also, note that if the recall comes after you have already fixed the issue, you are entitled to reimbursement. To request a refund, you will need to submit the original paid receipts to the Service Manager at your nearest Ford dealership.

However, this approach comes with several challenges. Sometimes the recall notification letter may get lost in the mail and you may fail to know if your vehicle has been scheduled for a recall.

There is no deadline for when Ford will repair your vehicle, and you do not have to waste time driving a faulty vehicle waiting for Ford to make payments. There is a better alternative.

What Happened With the Ford Explorer Recall?

In July 2021, Ford announced plans to recall 676,152 Explorer SUVs because of a ball joint problem. The problem mostly affects vehicles in high-corrosion states. The issue could result in the driver losing steering control. The automaker reported six injury claims in North America owing to the defect.

Do I Immediately Get a Recall if I Report My Product?

Reporting a problem is not a free pass for a complete recall. The decision will be highly dependent on the depth of evidence you provide to prove the deficiency of the vehicle. What is more, there are 676,152 vehicles to be recalled, hence it may take a while before Ford pays for repairs or reimburses the money you used to repair your automobile.

How to Claim the Ford Explorer Recalls Using DoNotPay

Once you become aware your product is under a recall, DoNotPay will assist you to get a refund, repair, or replacement, in five easy steps:

Tell us about your purchase, including the product name, brand, store you purchased the item from, price, and date of purchase. If you purchased the item online, enter your transaction details and payment method as well.
Tell us how you found out about the recall.
Choose whether you want a refund, repair, or replacement.
Upload photographic evidence of your purchase and the product if you still have it.
Choose whether you have the capacity to return the item or not.

And just like that, DoNotPay will send your recall request to the manufacturing company on your behalf, asking for a refund, repair, or replacement. You should hear back from the company directly with confirmation and how they will issue the refund/replacement, or the next steps in getting the item repaired.

How to Schedule Car Dealership Appointments to Repair Recalled Vehicles Using DoNotPay

If your vehicle has been recalled, you're entitled to a free repair! Regardless of whether it's a used or new car, you can use the DoNotPay Car Recall Repair product to schedule an appointment at your local car dealership and get your vehicle repaired.

How the Car Recall Repair product works:

1. Enter your vehicle information, including the make, model, and year.

2. Tell us about the recall and which part of the vehicle is impacted.

3. Enter the car dealership you want to visit or let us contact the closest one near you.

4. Enter the ideal date(s) and time(s) you want to schedule your appointment for.

5. Enter your Vehicle Identification Number.

And that's it! DoNotPay will contact your local dealership to request an appointment and ask for your vehicle to be repaired for free.

Use DoNotPay to Get Your Explorer Recalls

You should use DoNotPay to get your Explorer recalls because DoNotPay is:

Fast	You save time by only having to give DoNotPay information rather than waiting on hold.
Simple	All you have to do is give DoNotPay some information, and you are good to go.
Successful	You can trust that we will put your Explorer repair into motion.