Forward Collision Avoidance Related Problems of the 2013 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows four common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2013 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the warnings (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the adaptive cruise control (two problems).

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Ford Explorer


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of the 2013 Ford Explorer

The Warnings problem

Check engine light goes on and off. May stay on a day or 2 but goes back off. When I get it checked no mechanic seems to know why. Same with the check charging system light that comes on. Also, the trim on the outside kept coming out, hitting my passenger side window and cracking it.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

Check engine light goes on and off. May stay on a day or 2 but goes back off. When I get it checked no mechanic seems to know why. Same with the check charging system light that comes on. Also, the trim on the outside kept coming out, hitting my passenger side window and cracking it.   Read details...

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Vehicle began exhibiting intermittent, momentary abs activation (right front) which would cause vehicle to randomly and severely pull to the right and momentarily flash the traction control warning lamp. This problem began early in 2022 and was first taken to Ford dealership in may 2022.   Read details...


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