Ford F-150 Forward Collision Avoidance Problems
Owners have filed 246 complaints with NHTSA about forward collision avoidance problems on the Ford F-150 across 23 model years. The 2021 model year has the most (42). The words owners use most often: “adaptive cruise” (13% of reports).
- 246forward collision avoidance complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 25mention a crash
- 7mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 48%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Adaptive cruise: mentioned in 33 of 246 complaints (13%)
- Pre collision: mentioned in 28 of 246 complaints (11%)
At what mileage do forward collision avoidance problems happen?
Based on 33 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 246 complaints, 25 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 7 an injury.
Ford F-150 forward collision avoidance complaints by model year
| Model year | Forward Collision Avoidance complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 F-150 | 5 | 42% | — |
| 2025 F-150 | 24 | 22% | 3,000 |
| 2024 F-150 | 14 | 7% | 100 |
| 2023 F-150 | 27 | 7% | 19,500 |
| 2022 F-150 | 20 | 3% | — |
| 2021 F-150 | 42 | 4% | 17,810 |
| 2020 F-150 | 24 | 3% | 3,200 |
| 2019 F-150 | 30 | 2% | 5,325 |
| 2018 F-150 | 9 | 0% | 11,000 |
| 2017 F-150 | 4 | 0% | 36,000 |
| 2016 F-150 | 5 | 0% | — |
| 2015 F-150 | 19 | 1% | 32,000 |
| 2014 F-150 | 6 | 0% | 179,000 |
| 2013 F-150 | 5 | 0% | 156,000 |
| 2012 F-150 | 3 | 0% | — |
| 2011 F-150 | 2 | 0% | — |
| 2008 F-150 | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2007 F-150 | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2006 F-150 | 1 | 0% | 203,344 |
| 2004 F-150 | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2003 F-150 | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2002 F-150 | 1 | 0% | — |
| 1996 F-150 | 1 | 0% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control
Model years: 2015
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford F-150 trucks manufactured March 18, 2014, to August 6, 2015 and equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). While using the Adaptive Cruise Control, the vehicle may falsely detect an obstacle in its path and may unexpectedly apply the brakes.
Risk: A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the cruise control module with updated ACC radar software, free of charge. The recall began on October 25, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S29.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The warning blares when you are passing a stopped car on your left scares the heck out of you. As for a date listed below it happens occasionally.
I am writing to formally escalate my ongoing complaint regarding my Ford truck and the repeated problems I have experienced with it over the years. At this point, this is no longer simply a matter of dissatisfaction with a dealership repair. I am asking Ford Motor Company at the corporate level to…
The contact owns a 2025 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle and shifting into gear, the adaptive cruise control mode independently activated and set the speed to 15 MPH. The message "Cruise Control Activated" was displayed with the set speed. The contact stated that the…
I reported transmission issue to my dealer years ago. It started when I would start the truck in the morning and put it in reverse. It would do nothing than al of a sudden lunge in reverse. Than it would clear up and not do it for several months. I pretty much got the blow off from the dealer. Cold…
On 9/1/26 I was traveling in the left most lane, southbound on the NJ Parkway around mile marker 82.7 (or wherever that Maintenance Yard is, I believe District 3) and I had the Blue Cruise feature active. There was a curve in the road which the vehicle was following, but while it was following the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford F-150s have forward collision avoidance problems?
No. NHTSA has 246 owner complaints about forward collision avoidance for the Ford F-150. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford F-150 forward collision avoidance?
Yes: 1 safety recall list forward collision avoidance. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about forward collision avoidance problems on the Ford F-150?
The most frequent phrase is “adaptive cruise”, in 33 of 246 complaints, followed by “pre collision” (28).
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