Ford Explorer owners have reported 174 forward collision avoidance related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common forward collision avoidance problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (55 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's adaptive cruise control (54 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Recently my car has had a series lights come on including 4wd fault, pre-colliosion assist not available, service advance trac, hill start assist warning, and something with the brakes when in reverse. Read details...
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...
Pre-collision warning light comes up, saying sensor blocked and sensor is not blocked. Brought it to the local dealership found that the cruise control module bracket is damaged no visible damage or strikes to the bumper dealership says not under warranty, and Ford is aware of a widespread issue Read details...
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that on several occasions while in reverse(r), the back over prevention camera went black and remained black. The contact stated that occasionally while driving the message “camera unavailable - please contact dealer" message was Read details...
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the forward collision avoidance camera failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the forward collision avoidance camera displayed a very blurry image. Read details...