Recall 15V-614
Ford Motor Company recalled the 2015 Ford F-150: Forward collision avoidance (adaptive cruise control).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 15V-614
- Reported
- September 30, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 33,481 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.
The 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-[removed]. Ford's number for this recall is 15S29.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Ford F-150 2015