Forward Collision Avoidance Related Problems of the 2021 Ford Ranger

Table 1 shows five common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2021 Ford Ranger. The number one most common problem is related to the adaptive cruise control (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the forward collision avoidance (two problems).


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of the 2021 Ford Ranger

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

The boot material surrounding the parking brake bunches up and does not allow the handle to properly seat. When using the cruise control, the parking brake handle will raise up on its own, due to the boot material, causing the cruise control to abruptly disengage.   Read details...

The Forward Collision Avoidance problem

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle and shifting into drive(d), the messages “pre-collision assist not available" and "cruise control not available" were displayed.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

On Monday 15th of may the Ford Ranger was involved in a front end collision. The air bags did not deploy and the engine compartment caught fire. I was un able to open door and other doors would not unlock from inside switch.   Read details...


Forward Collision Avoidance related problems in other Ford Ranger model year vehicles:



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