Table 1 shows five common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2023 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).
While driving on a two lane, rural road at dusk, with adaptive cruise control turned on, the car suddenly applied the brakes (hard) and a red warning briefly appeared on the dashboard. (it was on too brief to read. Read details...
While driving, vehicle made a grinding sound, and all systems related to cruise, 4wd, decent control all illuminated on dash. Vehicle was taken to dealer, metro Ford. Metro Ford stated the transfer case has failed internally, and being replaced under powertrain. Read details...
-parking brake is auto engaged 100% of the time at start or while shifting out of park or shifting between gears. Drive or reverse -to disengage the park brake you have to depress the accelerator pedal. -pressure on the accelerator to disengage is inconnsistent every time. Read details...