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 (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic emergency braking (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

I am reporting a potential safety defect involving the upper steering column shroud and the driver-facing driver status monitor camera on my 2026 Ford Explorer equipped with bluecruise. The upper steering column shroud became extremely loose and will not remain securely attached.   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...

The Warnings 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:



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