Hood deflector interfering with Pre-collision system

[Tigrzeye]

Good morning. Looking to see if anyone else has had this issue.

I am receiving an alert that my Pre-collision assist is not available. At first fairly randomly, once in a while, not daily or even
weekly. My dealer changed the radar unit behind the front bumper. Then they changed the camera above the rear view mirror.

Changing the radar unit didn't change much, still random alerts. Once they changed the camera it happened frequently even 4-5 times
on a 2 mile drive. Each time it resets and works until it doesn't again. Then not for days and then often again. Yesterday the vehicle
was just sitting in a lot idling, not moving at all. They also checked the software on the power steering control module as I found
a SSM that referred to that as a possible cause. Software was up to date.

They say a GSB refers to interference by the hood deflector as the cause. I have the Aeroskin II and purchased through Ford parts. The catalogue
listing does not say there are any instances or features not to use it with. Of course if there is damage to the hood paint removing it Ford won't
cover the repair or even refund the cost of the deflector.

Do any of you have the Aeroskin II with Pre-collision alert system and it is working fine?

2022 Ford Sport Bronco Big Bend edition.







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[jkeaton]

2022 big bend with the same hood deflector. No issues with random warnings.

 

[Bronclahoma]

Good morning. Looking to see if anyone else has had this issue.

I am receiving an alert that my Pre-collision assist is not available. At first fairly randomly, once in a while, not daily or even
weekly. My dealer changed the radar unit behind the front bumper. Then they changed the camera above the rear view mirror.

Changing the radar unit didn't change much, still random alerts. Once they changed the camera it happened frequently even 4-5 times
on a 2 mile drive. Each time it resets and works until it doesn't again. Then not for days and then often again. Yesterday the vehicle
was just sitting in a lot idling, not moving at all. They also checked the software on the power steering control module as I found
a SSM that referred to that as a possible cause. Software was up to date.

They say a GSB refers to interference by the hood deflector as the cause. I have the Aeroskin II and purchased through Ford parts. The catalogue
listing does not say there are any instances or features not to use it with. Of course if there is damage to the hood paint removing it Ford won't
cover the repair or even refund the cost of the deflector.

Do any of you have the Aeroskin II with Pre-collision alert system and it is working fine?

2022 Ford Sport Bronco Big Bend edition.







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I like the collision warning. Have mine set on most sensitive and it goes off now an then when I roll up too close to a vehicle. Have you adjusted the sensitivity on yours? But, if i have a brain fart, I want as much warning as I can get. Great feature.

 

[Adanac]

Good morning. Looking to see if anyone else has had this issue.

I am receiving an alert that my Pre-collision assist is not available. At first fairly randomly, once in a while, not daily or even
weekly. My dealer changed the radar unit behind the front bumper. Then they changed the camera above the rear view mirror.

Changing the radar unit didn't change much, still random alerts. Once they changed the camera it happened frequently even 4-5 times
on a 2 mile drive. Each time it resets and works until it doesn't again. Then not for days and then often again. Yesterday the vehicle
was just sitting in a lot idling, not moving at all. They also checked the software on the power steering control module as I found
a SSM that referred to that as a possible cause. Software was up to date.

They say a GSB refers to interference by the hood deflector as the cause. I have the Aeroskin II and purchased through Ford parts. The catalogue
listing does not say there are any instances or features not to use it with. Of course if there is damage to the hood paint removing it Ford won't
cover the repair or even refund the cost of the deflector.

Do any of you have the Aeroskin II with Pre-collision alert system and it is working fine?

2022 Ford Sport Bronco Big Bend edition.







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I've had the same deflector on my 2021 Badlands and never had your problem.
Maybe the sensor is in the wrong spot.

 

[Tigrzeye]

Bronklahoma

To clarify,, I LIKE the pre-collision system and it alerting me to a possible problem

My problem is that I am getting notice that the Pre-collision alert system is NOT available.

This alert is on the dash display. If I say OK to it or just ignore it, it will eventually reset and be active, then randomly incur a problem and I get the warning on my dash display again.

 

[CableXJ]

Good morning. Looking to see if anyone else has had this issue.

I am receiving an alert that my Pre-collision assist is not available. At first fairly randomly, once in a while, not daily or even
weekly. My dealer changed the radar unit behind the front bumper. Then they changed the camera above the rear view mirror.

Changing the radar unit didn't change much, still random alerts. Once they changed the camera it happened frequently even 4-5 times
on a 2 mile drive. Each time it resets and works until it doesn't again. Then not for days and then often again. Yesterday the vehicle
was just sitting in a lot idling, not moving at all. They also checked the software on the power steering control module as I found
a SSM that referred to that as a possible cause. Software was up to date.

They say a GSB refers to interference by the hood deflector as the cause. I have the Aeroskin II and purchased through Ford parts. The catalogue
listing does not say there are any instances or features not to use it with. Of course if there is damage to the hood paint removing it Ford won't
cover the repair or even refund the cost of the deflector.

Do any of you have the Aeroskin II with Pre-collision alert system and it is working fine?

2022 Ford Sport Bronco Big Bend edition.







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2022 BB. No problems here.

 

[Beninchesapeake]

I have the exact same deflector and my pre collision system works fine. It's actually a nice feature and I like it.

 

[Adam CW]

2022 Badlands with the deflector and no issues whatsoever.

 

[Fuzzbear]

I have the Aeroskin2 on my 2022 Badlands and haven’t had any issues with the precollision alert system.

 

[izzymoney]

Installed the hood deflector on my ‘23 Big Bend today with no issues.

 

[Tigrzeye]

Thanks to those letting me know that your Aeroskin II is not affecting the pre-collision system on your Bronco Sport. If anyone else is or is not having a problem with the deflector in conjunction with the Pre-collision system please let me know. Again thanks and if there is a resolution to my issue I'll post it here.

 

[Canuck]

Thanks to those letting me know that your Aeroskin II is not affecting the pre-collision system on your Bronco Sport. If anyone else is or is not having a problem with the deflector in conjunction with the Pre-collision system please let me know. Again thanks and if there is a resolution to my issue I'll post it here.

I also have the same deflector and have no problems. I think your dealer doesn’t have a clue and is grasping for straws here. Maybe it’s time to look for a more competent dealer.

 

[Barry S.]

Have the AVS on my 22BB for over a year. Never a problem.

 

[Davewied]

I have the same deflector and have experienced some false alerts. I also recall one or two prior to installing it.

It has been awhile since the last alert, but I will bring it up next time I take in for service.

 

[Tigrzeye]

I have the same deflector and have experienced some false alerts. I also recall one or two prior to installing it.

It has been awhile since the last alert, but I will bring it up next time I take in for service.

davewied
I’m not getting false alarms but good to know and watch for.
I am getting an error message that the system is unavailable. Hitting the ok button clears the alert and the system eventually resets itself and starts working again. I can tell it’s working again when the info center display shows it is detecting a vehicle ahead of you and then alerts you with either yellow or red that you are too close to that vehicle.
Thanks for the reply.

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