Pedestrian Detection System Fault
2012-2020 Ford Focus 2.0L I4 🇩🇪
Description
Malfunction in the pedestrian detection subsystem of the collision avoidance suite.
Symptoms
- Pedestrian detection warning
- AEB for pedestrians disabled
- Forward camera or radar issue
- Driver assist reduced message
Common Causes
- Camera cannot distinguish pedestrian shapes
- Radar calibration preventing pedestrian classification
- Sensor fusion mismatch
- Software algorithm error
Diagnostic Steps
- Check forward camera operation
- Verify radar module function
- Test in area with pedestrians at low speed
- Check for software updates
- Perform sensor calibration
Repair Notes
Calibrate sensors. Update software if available. Replace faulty camera or radar module.
Related Codes
Other Chassis Codes
- C0021LF Wheel Speed Sensor Range/Performance
- C0022RF Wheel Speed Sensor Range/Performance
- C0023LR Wheel Speed Sensor Range/Performance
- C0024RR Wheel Speed Sensor Range/Performance
- C0025LF Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Intermittent
- C0026RF Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Intermittent
- C0027LR Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Intermittent
- C0028RR Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Intermittent
- C0035Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit
- C0036Left Front Wheel Speed Signal Erratic
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Common Questions
What does code C0445 mean on a 2012-2020 Ford Focus?
C0445 stands for "Pedestrian Detection System Fault". Malfunction in the pedestrian detection subsystem of the collision avoidance suite.
What are the symptoms of C0445 on a Ford Focus?
Common symptoms of C0445 include: Pedestrian detection warning, AEB for pedestrians disabled, Forward camera or radar issue, Driver assist reduced message.
What causes C0445 on a 2012-2020 Ford Focus?
Common causes of C0445 include: Camera cannot distinguish pedestrian shapes, Radar calibration preventing pedestrian classification, Sensor fusion mismatch, Software algorithm error.