Table 1 shows four common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2024 Ford Escape. The number one most common problem is related to the warnings (twelve problems). The second most common problem is related to the adaptive cruise control (seven problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Warnings problems | |
| Adaptive Cruise Control problems | |
| Automatic Emergency Braking problems | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance problems |
The safety-critical driver-assistance systems on my 2024 Ford Escape have remained in a failed state since March 2025. The blind spot detection (blis), cross-traffic alert, park aid, pre-collision assist, and front camera systems all display warnings and do not function reliably. Read details...
The adaptive speed control is supposed to react to changes in speed limits. It also reacts to bridge capacity signs. This causes a sudden change in speed that the occupants and the following vehicle did not expect. In one location the speed limit is 50mph and there is a bridge with a 20 ton limit. Read details...
My 2024 Ford Escape remains in the dealership since Nov 3, 2025. Today I was notified that Ford engineering and the dealer still cannot clear the ongoing pre-collision assist / forward collision warning faults. This is now the 13th documented safety-system failure. Read details...