Adaptive Cruise Control Software Problems of Ford Escape

Ford Escape owners have reported 1 problem related to adaptive cruise control software (under the forward collision avoidance category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the Escape.

1 Adaptive Cruise Control Software problem of the 2020 Ford Escape

Failure Date: 06/18/2021

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph with the driver assist cruise control activated, the vehicle was slowing down for traffic ahead. The contact stated that the driver assists automatically engaged the brakes but as the vehicle neared the rear end of the vehicle ahead the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact manually depressed the brake pedal which disengaged the driver assist cruise control function. The contact stated that the failure was a recurring failure. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that sensors for the driver assist function needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure of the driver assists function reoccurred. Additionally, the contact stated that her forward collision avoidance feature was intermittently being activated without another vehicle nearby. The contact had taken the vehicle several times to the same dealer and was informed that the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,358.

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