Table 1 shows three common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2019 Ford Escape.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Warnings problems | |
| Adaptive Cruise Control problems | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance problems |
I was driving along in a eagle grove. Iowa when my Escape's collision assist was shut off, then the traction control light started to come on and off. I tried to shut it off with a button but it wouldn't listen. Also my engine acted like it was dying I could only go about 5 miles per hour. I found a parking lot, pulled in and shut the car off hoping the computer would reset. I waited a bit, tried the Escape and everything was fine. I drove off. This Escape was in a car crash in Feb. 2021 the brakes failed and my son was driving we hit another SUV. Now I wonder if someone shut off our brakes. I am scared now, I think someone is trying to harm me.
Tl the contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the computer systems related to the cruise control and forward collision warning malfunctioned. The forward collision warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle braked suddenly on a highway with no vehicles nearby. The failure occurred twice and the contact's vehicle was almost rear ended. The contact stated that the adaptive cruise control shut off the cruise control and the brakes activated again with no vehicle nearby. Summerville Ford (9700 dorchester rd, summerville, SC 29485, (843) 873-3550) could not replicate the failure. The contact dropped off the key and was provided an ultimatum of getting the vehicle repaired or getting a new vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 500.
Tl the contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. While operating the vehicle, the pre-collision assist feature malfunctioned while the contact was driving close to other vehicles. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact's vehicle was two feet from the preceding vehicle; however, the system did not activate. Also, the feature erroneously activated on several occasions due to random objects located on the side of the road, such as trash containers. The vehicle was taken to steve marsh Ford(12415 s. 1st st, milan, TN) where it was determined that the safety feature was operating normally and no failure was found. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 4,957.