Adaptive Cruise Control Problems of Ford F-350

The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-350 sd. The contact stated that the adaptive cruise control mode was inoperable. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving 50-55 mph to the dealer, the contact noticed that the vehicle in front of the vehicle had stopped abruptly with no brake lights activated. The contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact attempted to veer to the left to avoid the other vehicle, but the passenger's side front end crashed into the rear of the other vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the six air bags of the vehicle deployed, and there was blinding smoke in the vehicle. The contact was transported to the hospital by ambulance and was hospitalized for 7 days. The contact was then transferred to a rehabilitation facility, where he was currently receiving care. The contact sustained a broken right hand and toe. The contact also sustained breathing complications as the contact's underlying cardiac and pulmonary health issues were triggered. The other driver sustained unknown injuries and was transported to the hospital by ambulance. Both vehicles sustained significant damage and could not be driven away from the scene. The contact's vehicle sustained front-end fender and hood damage and other unknown damage. The vehicle was towed to the collision repair shop for an estimate of the damage. A police report was filed. The dealer was notified of the brake failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a related recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,000.

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The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-350 sd. The contact stated that while driving at various highway speeds with the forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control activated, the vehicle independently decelerated with the forward collision avoidance messaged displayed. During the failure, there were no other vehicles or objects nearby. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 4,000.

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