Automatic Emergency Braking problems of the 2025 Ford F-150

This concern has a tracking number from NHTSA #xxx. This 2025 Ford f 150 [VIN [xxx] ] had no issuses with a message that states reverse brake assist not available see manual showing on the dash display until after the required update for the dash and the bosch brake module was installed. It has been to 2 dealers for this issue multiple times from oct 25 - April 26. The second dealer found the same thing, message appears with no codes set, they have aligned cameras and the message still comes back on. This being a big safety item to save backing incedents you would think they would find out wat is causing the issue, but no Ford tells the dealer to tell the owner it's normal. I don't believe it is, it's installed and advertised as a safety feature and if you read up about this problem there are a lot of these trucks with this issue and Ford don't want to acknoledge that there is a problem and fix it. I would hope you would entice Ford motor company to get off there xxx and take care of this. Ford customer complaint told me that they showed 1 ro on file frome the previous dealer and I had four as they had billed 4 under service contract for maintaince not the concern, I don't know about the second dealer but they have tried untill Ford said it's normal. I hope hear something back on this. Thank you information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

While driving slowly in a traffic queue, the driver applied the brakes to stop behind the vehicle ahead. The abs activated unexpectedly, causing the truck to lurch/jump forward instead of stopping smoothly. The driver was forced to steer left to avoid a collision, but the vehicle ultimately struck the car in front, damaging the left front of the truck. No injuries occurred. This is not the first time this behavior has been observed in this vehicle, and the vehicle had previously been inspected by an authorized Ford dealership for similar braking behavior without resolution. The incident occurred at low speed in stop-and-go traffic conditions. The vehicle is currently at a Ford dealership for repair related to this incident.

While backing at low speed in a residential driveway, the vehicle struck a parked car causing significant damage. No adas safety systems activated: reverse automatic braking did not engage, no parking sensor warnings sounded, no audible or visual alerts occurred. The vehicle made no attempt to slow or stop despite approaching a large stationary obstacle. The vehicle has two open unrepaired recalls at the time of incident: recall 25v488 (electronic brake booster): ebb module may shut off unexpectedly during adas use. The ebb is integral to the electronic braking system adas relies on to autonomously apply brakes. If faulted, reverse automatic braking cannot engage regardless of sensor detection. Software fix was available but never applied. Ford documented 37 warranty claims and one crash before issuing this recall. Recall 25v863 (integrated park module): may fail to lock into park. Remedy not yet available. The vehicle provided zero warning of degraded safety capability. No dashboard indicators or alerts that adas was unavailable. Multiple overlapping systems failed simultaneously suggesting cascading failure from the ebb fault or multiple independent defects. Ford ssms 52161, 49767, and 50360 document known lightning issues with inoperative park aid and reverse brake assist unavailability. The recall notice emphasizes brake pedal feel but does not clearly communicate that the defect can disable automatic emergency braking. Consumers may delay repair not realizing adas is compromised. Vehicle is available for inspection.

The following components have failed multiple times over the course of 3 months to include the above referenced recalls and additional components. The recalls have been completed per Ford . The instrument panel was not going blank until the software update was completed now it malfunctions multiple times a day . The brake warning will appear randomly and without warning depicting "brake system fault" service required . "parking brake fault " service required immediately. In addition to the above issues the entire lighting/lamp system will turn off unwarranted at night while on auto . Reported multiple issues as described to autonation Ford and Ford credit. No resolution has been provided.

This truck has had numerous messages on the dashboard stating reverse brake assist not available see manual. Have taken to the dealership and was told that there was no code and the couldn’t fix as the message wasn’t displayed. They said when it came on to bring it in. Long story short when message is displayed by the time you arrive it is gone. I have done the simple things like make sure sensors are clean, doors and hood is closed and the soft clear by unhooking the battery cable for 15 minutes. This whole mess started after a dash recall in the fall of 2025. What good is this for a safety feature to prevent reverse incidents if not working properly.

While driving, a vehicle began stopping in front of me. I attempted to stop, however my braking power seemed heavily reduced. Eventually the emergency automatic braking kicked in and engaged my emergency brake. I barely stopped in time. Simultaneously, several warning lights appeared on my dash including abs, traction control, hill assist, and check engine. Immediately after the incident, my brake pedal felt loose. Braking power was severely diminished and delayed. Stopping while going a mere 5 mph would take about 10 yards. It was extremely dangerous and scary to operate - even to pull into the nearest safe parking lot. Upon restarting my vehicle twice, the lights went off except for the check engine light and my braking power returned.