Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Ford F-250

Ford F-250 owners have reported 23 forward collision avoidance related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common forward collision avoidance problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (10 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's warnings (8 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Ford F-250


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of Ford F-250

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

2k miles on a new 2026 Ford transit. While in traffic there was sudden braking I had plenty of space in front of me (also reported by the driver in front of me) I was not able to stop in time which resulted in rear ending another driver.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

The pre collision system on this truck is not working, dealer tried twice to fix it and says it is working, but they can’t test it and make it work in real word conditions.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

The instrument panel cluster has failed. You can not see how fast you are going, none of the dash is lit up. You are unable to determine if there are any issues going on with the vehicle. The adaptive cruise control and emergency braking system is not working properly.   Read details...

The Sensing System Camera problem

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the message "prevent collision" had displayed before the braking system had erroneously activated causing the vehicle to abruptly stop in the middle of the road.   Read details...

The Forward Collision Avoidance problem

The contact's client owned a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while her client was driving at approximately 51 mph, an 18-wheeler trailer truck crossing the freeway and attempting to merge had struck the front end of the vehicle. No warning lights illuminated.   Read details...




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