Forward Collision Avoidance Related Problems of the 2018 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows three common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2018 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the adaptive cruise control (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the warnings (two problems).

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Ford Explorer


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of the 2018 Ford Explorer

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

Within weeks of vehicle being out of warranty apim module failed. Vehicle completely lost all gps, intermitment screen failure that prevents seeing backup camera. Forward collison lights come on for no apparent reason. All lane assist functions intermittently work   Read details...

The Warnings problem

Have had the vehicle for less than a year have had nothing but lil problems but recently have gotten a cranking noise, transmission / coolant leaking under the vehicle. Also have water leaking from the exhaust line when car is in park.   Read details...

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

My vehicle has defect in the electronic power brake assist system that lead to extended stopping distances and cause me to hit someone from behind.   Read details...


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



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