Forward Collision Avoidance Related Problems of the 2021 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows five common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2021 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic emergency braking (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the adaptive cruise control (five problems).

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Ford Explorer


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of the 2021 Ford Explorer

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

All of the adas along with the brakes of my vehicle fail. The dealership failed to inform me of the recalls prior to purchase. The dealership in town shows all of the parts in stock in their parts department but claim not to have any parts available.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

As I am traveling on the freeway or expressway, when I have cruise control active and I am in the far right lane the vehicle suddenly changes to the speed of the frontage road dropping my speed from 65 or 70mph down to 40, even tho I am on the expressway.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

Recall action soon issue since 06-20-2025 unrequested second-row seat movement unrequested second-row seat movement recall incomplete recall service not available right now. We have a remedy but parts are not available right now. We will inform you when the service is available.   Read details...


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



Explorer Service Bulletins
Explorer Safety Recalls
Explorer Defect Investigations