2020 Ford Explorer forward collision avoidance problems
68 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2020 Ford Explorer — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Had recall for parking brake fixed, soon after I’d be on interstate or intersection and it would lose power wrench and check power train system light came on. Took to dealership and they said it was parking pawl sylenuod. Had repaired left the shop didn’t even get home and it did the same: Mechanic…”
filed Jul 6, 2026
“ABS and parking brake. Was confirmed by the dealer & tow truck driver. No warning when I parked it, only after putting it into reverse. There were flashing ABS & Parking Brake lights plus a beeping sound.”
filed Jun 16, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Explorer | 2 | 9% |
| 2025 Explorer | 12 | 13% |
| 2024 Explorer | 3 | 16% |
| 2023 Explorer | 5 | 5% |
| 2022 Explorer | 11 | 4% |
| 2021 Explorer | 19 | 5% |
| 2019 Explorer | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Explorer | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 Explorer | 8 | 0% |
| 2016 Explorer | 8 | 0% |
| 2015 Explorer | 6 | 0% |
| 2014 Explorer | 9 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Ford Explorer
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.