Forward Collision Avoidance Related Problems of the 2026 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows three common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2026 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the adaptive cruise control (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the warnings (one problem).

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Ford Explorer


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of the 2026 Ford Explorer

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

Traveling of the freeway at 80 mph, pull left to pass semi, upon getting halfway past the truck the adaptive cruise control activates and brings the vehicle to under 65 mph extremely fast. After a few seconds the vehicle rapidly accelerates back to 80 mph.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

During driving all safety systems shutdown and give warning of fault has happened multiple times at different speeds.   Read details...

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

During driving all safety systems shutdown and give warning of fault has happened multiple times at different speeds.   Read details...


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



☘ Explorer Service Bulletins
⚑ Explorer Safety Recalls
☤ Explorer Defect Investigations