Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise controlRecall 15V-614 · 2015 Ford F-150
Ford Motor Company recall 15V-614 covers 33,481 2015 Ford F-150 for a forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control problem, reported to NHTSA on September 30, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q1) shows 82% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V614000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
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 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S29.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
82%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 278 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 18, 2014 to August 6, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.