The new adaptive cruise control radar-based system monitors traffic up to 200m ahead and adjusts the speed of the vehicle to keep it at a safe distance. The system offers four settings to accommodate different driving styles for trailing distances.
The cross traffic alert feature will help warn drivers of impending traffic while reversing by using radars to pick up moving objects within a 12m range from either side of the vehicle. Two warnings are given – an indicator lights up in the corresponding outside mirror and an audible alert is sounded.
“New technologies such as radar, cameras, lasers and GPS may enable us to offer more safety and convenience features in the future,” says Jeff Rupp, manager, active safety at Ford’s Research and Innovation Centre.
“A key is identifying the kinds of warnings that drivers will find both more effective and easier to understand.”
Ford Plan New Active Safety Features
Ford have unveiled plans to increase their research and development into next-generation crash avoidance technology. Next year, it plans to introduce adaptive cruise control and a blind spot information system with cross traffic alert.