2021 FORD F-150 Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking Problems

15 NHTSA complaints on file

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Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking Issues in the 2021 FORD F-150

15 forward collision avoidance automatic emergency braking complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 FORD F-150. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Fires
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Deaths

All Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking Complaints

#11713037 |
I was in the parking lot of my local grocery store, and the truck all of a sudden gave me an indicator that there is a "park brake fault-service now." I was stranded and had to have someone pick me up for this, This is after hours so I cannot call the Ford dealership until the following day. I now see Ford issued a recall for this under 23S35. However, when I look up my VIN under Ford, that did not show, and thus, we did not address this earlier when that should have happened. That is a problem and needs to be addressed with Ford ASAP. What if I was driving and this happened??!!
#11703294 |
My truck thinks my parking brake is engaged so it constantly flashes the “brake” light, constantly chimes while driving and says parking break malfunction, talk to dealer. I brought it to Webber family Ford in Detroit lakes MN 56501 and they checked it over including the safety recall location for recall 23S35. They said it was not the recall location and I would have to bring it in Monday for another appointment. When I got it home that day I crawled under to check that location. I see visible green which usually means corrosion and the protection around the harness seems warm. I also noticed the "recall" was not completed how it is shown on fords recall paperwork using the zip tie as a wear location so it isn't the harness itself. That is not how mine is. I have photos to prove that. I spoke with corporate ford today...
#11641684 |
Rear backup camera and distance sensors stopped working. The issue is intermittent This issue could have resulted in an accident or injury/fatality due to no image sensor information No dealer involvement at this time No outside inspections at this time No prior warnings or messages were given before the failure
#11633280 |
I was traveling 47 mph and suddenly the parking brake was activated, causing the car to brake instantly. Luckily, no one was behind me and luckily it did not cause an accident. There were no lights on the dashboard. I took it to the Ford dealer to have it inspected and they gave me an appointment for 8 days later and let me go home knowing that I could not drive it since I almost caused an accident.
#11615740 |
I was slowing to a stop at a stoplight in traffic when the brake pedal dropped to the floor and the truck was no longer slowing. The ABS, Anti collision, and check brake system lights all illuminated. I was able to slow the truck and place in park to stop. Vehicle was taken to dealership where it was found to be in perfect condition according to the mechanic. I have been told that I should have no issue taking the vehicle although nothing has been resolved.
#11593601 |
Truck was repair as per the recall of the emergency brake however is still applying the parking brake again and took it to have it scan but ford dealer ship says they don't find no codes or anything saying it does and I'm just scared of continuing to put myself and my family at risk when is still applying the emergency brake whenever it wants. So far has done it over 3 times in a period of a few moths after the recall was supposedly been done for that same reason. On the picture I'm posting here is the invoice of the repair of the recall. Is in Spanish part of it but all the numbers of the recall are there
#11551289 | Crash
After braking to enter drive way. The truck accelerated spontaneously causing vehicle to hit a wall. Similarly on previous occasions the truck has lurched forward when releasing the brake after coming to a complete stop at red lights or stop signs.
#11550958 |
Collision avoidance , headlight bright/dim , lane departure system not working. I’m for service five times over five weeks with no resolutions there may be others I don’t know about until I need them the dealer is Fred Grande of Richmond michigan
#11548229 |
On 3 occasions the emergency break applied itself while vehicle still moving and all of them was parking the vehicle but not got to fully stop when e brake applied itself. Also took it to the dealer nut they didn't find anything wrong with the vehicle
#11543414 |
The vehicle no longer sends signal when blind spot monitors are triggered front parking camera access not available rear view mirrors do not have blinker lights or original camera working
#11508016 | Crash
This is a link to the Dashcam footage. Traveling 45mph in stop and go traffic. I braked (indicated by my hood dipping downwards) but failed to stop. Possible defect? Haven't had my truck back since the accident on 6/24/2022. https://youtu.be/HL7Iau0463I
#11507617 |
When traveling on a divided highway in the left lane with no vehicle ahead of me, as I am passing a vehicle in the right lane, just when I am about even with that vehicle beside me my truck applies the brakes firmly and unexpectedly. There is no associated warning message on the instrument panel display or audio alert like there is when it goes into collision avoidance. When it happened the first time I was very startled and worried it saw something that required braking but as it happens almost every time I pass someone I am getting used to it.
#11475348 |
I was driving with my wife and our one month old baby on I-25 in Albuquerque on a hot day (truck screen indicated 106 F) when suddenly the AdvanceTrac traction control, forward pre-collision braking, adaptive cruise control, and ABS system warnings all came on the dashboard. At the same time the brake pedal went limp (no braking action for the first ~50% of the pedal press). I slowed the truck by coasting for over a mile and picked an off-ramp that I expected to be empty before getting off the highway. Upon exiting the highway, I pressed the brake pedal all the way down and at 90-95% of the pedal compression the brakes finally engaged but locked up the rear wheels leading us to skip and skid across two lanes. We were able to come to a stop in the middle of the ramp and then gently moved over to...
#11449636 |
1) Pre-collision assist not available---- when starting after vehicle has been sitting off for one hour. Service AvanceTrac----when starting after vehicle has been sitting off for one hour. Hill start assist not available-----when starting after vehicle has been sitting off for one hour. Check brake system-------when starting after vehicle has been sitting off for one hour. All these warnings appear when starting the engine after vehicle has been sitting off for one hour. Yes, it is available. 2) I don't know if I restart the vehicle and warnings do not reappear if the components at fault still work. 3) Don't think it was reproduced. Showed dealer photos of warnings displayed on my dash. Dealer said no fix currently available. 4) No 5) All these warnings appear on the dash when starting the engine after vehicle has been sitting off for one hour. First appeared after starting on multiple occasions.
#11438094 |
1. The passenger and drivers side modules were replaced by the dealership but the issues still persist and are available for inspection upon request. 2. Safety could be at risk. Reverse Brake Assist error issue could potentially cause a small child or person to be in danger if sensors are not working or cause an accident. 3. It has been reproduced and verified by the dealer. The dealer is Sill-Terhar Motors in Broomfield, CO. 4. The passenger and drivers side rear modules were replaced by the dealership, but the issues still persist. 5. The system failure messages did appear at the time of failure. They started appearing approximately a week after we purchased the truck. First warning is logged in the FordPass app on June 13, 2021 I get three warnings pretty consistently when the system fails. So far the FordPass app has over100 error messages regarding my issue. The...

Other 2021 FORD F-150 Problem Areas

Power Train 221 complaints Electrical System 97 complaints Unknown Or Other 85 complaints Exterior Lighting 76 complaints Engine 65 complaints Visibility 65 complaints Visibilitywiper 53 complaints Service Brakes 46 complaints Steering 32 complaints Wheels 27 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 23 complaints Back Over Prevention 21 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 20 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 18 complaints Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings 16 complaints Structurebody 16 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 14 complaints Suspension 13 complaints Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control 12 complaints Parking Brake 12 complaints Structure 11 complaints Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera 10 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 8 complaints Electrical System Integrated Trailer Brake Control 6 complaints Equipmentappliancetvradiospeakers 6 complaints Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection 6 complaints Visibilitywindshield 6 complaints Air Bags 4 complaints Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking 4 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 4 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 4 complaints Seat Belts 4 complaints Back Over Prevention Warnings 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 3 complaints Lane Departure Assist 3 complaints Power Trainaxle Hubs 3 complaints Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer 2 complaints Equipmentelectricalnavigational Systemglobal Positioning System 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsdaytime Running Lightsbulbs 2 complaints Lane Departure Warning 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslock 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 2 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 2 complaints Chest Clip Buckle Harness 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemadasdriver Monitoringcamerasensor 1 complaint Electrical Systembody Control Modulebcm 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingengineoillubricationpipes Hoses And Fittings 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalinfotainment 1 complaint Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint Forward Collision Avoidance Dynamic Brake Supportbrake Assist 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch Plate 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionfluidlubricantfilterscreen 1 complaint Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structureinterior Panelsdashboard 1 complaint Tires 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint
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