Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Ford Explorer

Ford Explorer owners have reported 160 forward collision avoidance related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common forward collision avoidance problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's adaptive cruise control (52 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (51 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of Ford Explorer

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

Driving down the NJ turnpike the dashboard started displaying lane assist no longer available along with a check engine light. Once stopped the front of the car had been burned with parts of the bumper melted. No visible fire at that time. Had the vehicle towed to holman Ford.   Read details...

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Ever since I bought that vehicle, it's had system malfunctions. I received three letters directly from Ford explaining the problems this vehicle had or could have. But he and the dealerships, where I took my vehicle for repairs, never did them.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

The vehicle failed the inspection related to recall 25c42. Since owning the vehicle, I have experienced repeated intermittent failures of multiple safety and driver-assistance systems, which raise serious safety concerns.   Read details...

The Forward Collision Avoidance problem

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 Sensing System Camera problem

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...




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