Adaptive Cruise, Pre-Collision And Collision Avoidance System Functionality Diagnostics (25-7042)

Publication date: 2025-04-25
Reference number: 25-7042
Supersedes refnos: 21-7001, 22-7034, 23-7031

ADAPTIVE CRUISE, PRE-COLLISION AND COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM FUNCTIONALITY DIAGNOSTICS

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 25-7042, Date of Issue: April 25, 2025

FORD:

All Models

Superceded Bulletin(s): 23-7031, Date of Issue: April 25, 2025

NOTE: This bulletin supersedes 23-7031. Reason for update: Service Procedure and vehicle model years affected

SUMMARY

This article is intended to aid in the warrantability for vehicles with difficulty resolving IPMA or CCM alignment and/or functionality concerns.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Adaptive cruise control and pre-collision assist systems can use a forward windshield camera only IPMA or a combination of IPMA and a CCM. Make sure which system is present on the vehicle so the system evaluation is completed properly.

The forward collision system warning indicator will be illuminated when the vehicle is in transport mode. Prior to any diagnosis, make sure the vehicle is not in transport mode. For further information on transport mode, refer to WSM, Section 419-10.

Using the FDRS tool, check the PID for "ALGN_OFF-CCM". A value greater than +/-3 degrees indicates a mounting issue with the CCM , not necessarily a defective module. Check for CCM, or mounting surface damage and aftermarket components (shown below).

CCM ALIGNMENT INCORRECT

If issue remains after addressing outside factors, perform the CCM alignment procedure. Refer WSM , Section 419-03, Cruise Control Radar Alignment.

Notes regarding radar drive alignment:

The radar needs to see 150-200 stationary targets on either side of the road to identify the center of the lane. An incorrect speedometer reading will inhibit the radar from detecting stationary targets.
These targets increment as the vehicle is driving over 20 mph (33 km/h).
The faster it sees these targets the faster it will complete the process.
Loss of communication and internal fault DTCs will prevent completion of the process.
Key cycles between initiation of the drive alignment and the drive will move the vehicle out of alignment mode.

LOCATIONS OF IPMA/SENSOR AND CCM SENSOR

IPMA (near rear view mirror) forward windshield camera (Figure 1)

CCM (in the front grille, either visible or behind bumper) RADAR sensor (Figure 2)

EXAMPLES OF NON-WARRANTABLE AND WARRANTABLE CONDITIONS

IPMA /CCM functions can be affected by several factors that are not indicative of defect.

Typical non-warrantable causes of IPMA /CCM conditions

IPMA :

Aftermarket Windshield
Environmental factors such as sun position, glare, moisture, frost, snow, ice, and dust/dirt
Aftermarket tinting or windshield banners/stickers
Aftermarket accessories such as but not limited to snowplow, winch, bug guard, etc.
Windshield not installed correctly. Refer to date coding to determine factory or aftermarket installation

CCM :

Vehicle squatting from cargo weight
Modifications that affect vehicle ride height, stance, or speedometer such as but not limited to lift kit, lowering kit, leveling kit and/or incorrect tire size
CCM mounting hardware bent or damaged or improper CCM mounting
Incorrect front license plate/bracket mounting
Aftermarket or incorrect bumper or grille
Brush guard installed
Snowplow or snowplow mounting hardware installed
Other aftermarket accessories installed on front of vehicle
Facia damaged, facia installed incorrectly, or aftermarket facia installed

Typical warrantable conditions

Glass distortion can distort the camera's view and prevent camera alignment and functionality. Refer to glass logo to determine factory glass.
IPMA mounting and/or bracket off-center, not clocked properly or not secured to windshield

Aftermarket Windshield Installation. Refer To Glass Logos, One Aftermarket Example (Figure 3), One Factory Example (Figure 4) (Non-Warrantable)

Environmental Factors Such As Sun Position, Glare, Moisture, Frost, Snow, Ice, And Dust/Dirt (Non-Warrantable) (Figure 5)

Aftermarket Tinting Or Windshield Banners/Stickers (Non-Warrantable) (Figure 6)

Aftermarket Accessories Such As But Not Limited To Snowplow, Winch, Bug Guard (Non-Factory), Etc. (Non-Warrantable) (Figures 7-9)

Windshield Not Installed Correctly. Refer To Glass Logo To Determine Factory Or Aftermarket Installation (Non-Warrantable) (Figure 10)

Vehicle Squatting From Cargo Weight (Non-Warrantable) (Figure 11)

Modifications That Effect Vehicle Ride Height, Stance, Or Speedometer Such As But Not Limited To Lift Kit, Lowering Kit, Leveling Kit And/Or Incorrect Tire Size (Non-Warrantable) (Figures 12-13)

CCM Mounting Hardware Bent Or Damaged Or Improper CCM Mounting (Non-Warrantable) (Figure 14)

Aftermarket Or Incorrect Bumper Or Grille (Non-Warrantable) (Figure 15)

Brush Guard Installed (Non-Warrantable) (Figure 16)

Facia Damaged, Facia Installed Incorrectly, Or Aftermarket Facia Installed (Non-Warrantable) (Figure 17)

Glass Distortion Can Distort The Camera's View And Prevent Camera Alignment And Functionality. Refer To The Glass Logo To Determine Factory Glass. (Warrantable) (Figure 18)

IPMA Mounting And/Or Bracket Off-Center, Not Clocked Properly Or Not Secured To Windshield (Warrantable) (Figure 19)

NOTE: This information is not intended to replace or supersede any warranty, parts and service policy, workshop manual (WSM) procedures or technical training or wiring diagram information.