NHTSA recall 24V440000
Forward Collision Avoidance · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: Affects vehicles equipped with adaptive cruise control. The cruise control radar module was misaligned during production.
Why it matters: Misalignment of the radar module can result in the adaptive cruise control (acc) misclassifying an overhead object as an object in the vehicle's path, causing the vehicle to unexpectedly slow and/or stop. Other safety systems that depend on the radar model (pre-collision assist, forward collision…
The fix: Dealers will adjust the angle of the radar module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2024.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2023 Ford Escape, 2024 Ford Escape.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 24V440000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.