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What do I do if the Active Park Assist feature is not working in my Lincoln?

You can find possible reasons why your vehicle's Active Park Assist* feature may not be functioning properly in this article.

Active Park Assist Troubleshooting

Select your Active Park Assist issue from the drop-down options below to learn what may be causing it.

System Unable to Detect a Vehicle, Curb, or Object to Park By

Possible causes Active Park Assist is not able to find a parking space:

  • There is not enough room for your vehicle.
  • The traction control is off. 

System Not Searching for Parking Space

Possible causes Active Park Assist is not searching for a parking space:

  • The traction control is off.  
  • The transmission is in Reverse (R). Your vehicle must be moving forward to be able to detect a parking space. 

System Not Offering a Parking Space

Possible causes Active Park Assist is not showing you a parking space:

  • The sensors may be blocked (e.g., snow, ice, or dirt buildup). Blocked sensors can affect how the system functions.
  • There is not enough room in the parking space for your vehicle to safely park.
  • There is not enough space for the parking manoeuvre on the opposite side of the parking space. 
  • The parking space is more than 5 ft or less than 2 ft away.  
  • The vehicle speed is greater than 22 mph or 35 km/h for parallel parking or greater than 19 mph or 30 km/h for perpendicular parking.  
  • You recently disconnected or replaced the battery. After you reconnect the battery, you must drive your vehicle on a straight road for a short time.  

System Not Correctly Positioning Vehicle in a Parking Space

Possible causes Active Park Assist is not positioning your vehicle correctly in a parking space:

  • Your vehicle is rolling in the opposite direction of the current transmission position (e.g., rolling forward when in Reverse [R]).  
  • An irregular curb along the parking space prevents the system from correctly aligning your vehicle.
  • Vehicles or objects bordering the space may not be correctly parked.  
  • Your vehicle stopped too far past the parking space.
  • The tires may not be correctly installed or maintained (e.g., not inflated correctly, improper size, or of different sizes).  
  • A repair or alteration changes the detection capabilities.
  • A parked vehicle has a high attachment (e.g., salt sprayer, snowplow, or moving truck bed). 
  • The parking space length or position of parked objects changes after your vehicle passes the space.  
  • The temperature around your vehicle quickly changes (e.g., driving from a heated garage into the cold, or after leaving a car wash).  

If you have addressed the possible reasons your Active Park Assist may not be working and you are still experiencing issues, contact your Lincoln Retailer. If a retailer is not available in your area, contact your preferred Ford Dealer.

Additional Information

How do I use Active Park Assist?

*Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment, and need to control the vehicle. See your Owner's Manual for details and limitations.