No, you cannot add adaptive cruise control to the Ford F-150.
If you’re one of the many Ford F-150 owners who have been clamoring for adaptive cruise control (ACC), you’ll be happy to know that this feature will finally be available on the 2020 model. While adaptive cruise control is nothing new, it’s a feature that has been slow to make its way to the F-150. That’s all changing for the 2020 model year, as Ford has announced that ACC will be available as an option on all trims except the base model.
If you’re not familiar with adaptive cruise control, it’s a feature that uses sensors to automatically adjust your vehicle’s speed to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you. This is especially helpful on long highway trips, as it can help take the fatigue out of driving by allowing your vehicle to automatically maintain a safe following distance.
While the addition of ACC is sure to be welcomed by many F-150 owners, it’s worth noting that this feature will come at a price. Ford has yet to release pricing information for the 2020 F-150, but it’s safe to assume that ACC will be an additional cost option. Given the growing popularity of ACC, however, it’s likely that many F-150 buyers will be willing to pay the premium for this feature.
What Is Adaptive Cruise Control?
Adaptive cruise control is a type of cruise control that automatically adjusts the speed of a vehicle to maintain a safe following distance from the vehicle ahead.
Most cars these days come with some form of cruise control, a feature that lets the driver set a speed and then relax their foot on the accelerator, knowing the car will maintain that speed until told otherwise. But what is adaptive cruise control, and
How does it differ from regular cruise control?
In short, adaptive cruise control is a more advanced form of cruise control that uses sensors to monitor the flow of traffic and adjust your speed accordingly. This means that, rather than having to constantly adjust your speed manually in stop-and-go traffic, the car can do it for you, making your commute that much easier.
Let’s say, for example, you’re driving on the highway at 65 mph and set your cruise control. But up ahead, the traffic is starting to slow down, so your car’s sensors detect the change and automatically adjust your speed to maintain a safe following distance. Once the traffic clears, your car will return to your original set speed.
If you’ve ever used regular cruise control in heavy traffic, you know how frustrating it can be to constantly have to adjust your speed manually. Adaptive cruise control takes care of that for you, making it a must-have feature for anyone who spends a lot of time on the road.
How Does Adaptive Cruise Control Work?
Adaptive cruise control is a feature that uses sensors to automatically adjust a vehicle’s speed to maintain a safe following distance from the car ahead.
Most people are familiar with the standard cruise control feature on many cars. Adaptive cruise control is an enhanced cruise control system that automatically adjusts your speed to maintain a safe following distance from the car in front of you.
How does it work?
Adaptive cruise control uses a radar sensor mounted at the front of the car to detect the speed and distance of the car ahead. The system then adjusts your speed to maintain a safe following distance.
In some cars, the radar sensor is integrated into the front grille. In others, it’s mounted behind the windshield near the rearview mirror.
Some adaptive cruise control systems can also bring the car to a complete stop if the car ahead comes to a stop. The system will then resume speed when the car ahead starts moving again.
How does it work in stop-and-go traffic?
In stop-and-go traffic, the radar sensor can keep track of the car ahead even if it stops. The system will then brake the car to a stop and resume speed when the car ahead starts moving again.
Is adaptive cruise control the same as automated emergency breaking?
No. Adaptive cruise control is a convenience feature that helps you maintain a safe following distance from the car ahead. It’s not a safety system.
Automated emergency breaking is a safety system that can automatically apply the brakes if it detects an imminent collision. Automated emergency breaking is often included as part of an adaptive cruise control system, but it can also be a standalone safety feature.
Real-life example
I was recently driving on the highway in my car that has adaptive cruise control. The car ahead of me was driving erratically, so I switched on the adaptive cruise control.
The system automatically adjusted my speed to maintain a safe following distance from the car ahead. When the car ahead slowed down, the system slowed down my car. When the car ahead sped up, the system sped up my car.
I found it very helpful in keeping a safe following distance from the car ahead. It took the stress out of driving in heavy traffic.
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David Jon
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