Ford Escape owners have reported 142 forward collision avoidance related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common forward collision avoidance problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's warnings (55 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's adaptive cruise control (46 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Powertrain malfunction/ reduced power hill start assist warning pre- collision assist not available 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...
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