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Ford Bronco Cruise Control Radar May Be Misaligned

NHTSA campaign 21V982000 · Reported Dec 16, 2021 · Ford Motor Company

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A misaligned radar can prevent adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking from working correctly, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	21V982000
Reported to NHTSA	Dec 16, 2021
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Part affected	Forward Collision Avoidance: Sensing System: Radar
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2021
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Some Ford Ranger and Bronco vehicles have a cruise control radar module that was not aligned correctly during production. Because the module is misaligned, the system may not be able to keep the vehicle a safe distance from other vehicles when adaptive cruise control is turned on. The automatic emergency braking system may also react slowly, or not react at all, before a possible collision.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is affected.
2. Contact a Ford dealer to have the radar module adjusted; Ford customer service can be reached at 1-866-436-7332.
3. The repair is free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 21V982000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2021 Ford Bronco

Who to contact

Ford — official Ford recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

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Official notice

Component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The cruise control radar module was misaligned during production.
Safety risk: A misaligned radar module may prevent the vehicle from maintaining a safe distance from other vehicles when adaptive cruise control is active. In addition, the automatic emergency braking (AEB) system may react slowly, or not react at all, during a pre-collision assist braking event. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will adjust the angle of the cruise control radar module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S52.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.