Forward Collision Avoidance Related Problems of the 2021 Ford Escape

Table 1 shows three common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2021 Ford Escape. The number one most common problem is related to the warnings (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the adaptive cruise control (three problems).

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Ford Escape


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of the 2021 Ford Escape

The Warnings problem

This vehicle has had transmission slipping issues since I bought it. I had the pcm flashed and reset but it still jerks and slips out of gear all the time. The car actually stalled on me while turning through an intersection. This almost cause me to be t boned via a car crash.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

While vehicle is set on cruise control , set at 70 mph , ( or set to any other speed) , anytime the speed limit changes to 80 mph (or other change) car accelerates and cruise control is set to 100 mph . It also accelerates and resets to 90 -100 mph at random .   Read details...

The Sensing System Camera problem

The contact leased a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact stated while reversing and depressing the brake pedal, the brakes emitted an abnormal squealing sound. The contact stated that the failure mainly occurred while reversing.   Read details...


Forward Collision Avoidance related problems in other Ford Escape model year vehicles:



Escape Service Bulletins
Escape Safety Recalls
Escape Defect Investigations