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Ford Co-Pilot360® driver-assist technology is a highlight of the Ford lineup that makes day-to-day driving and long road trips safer and more convenient. A hallmark feature of the Ford Co-Pilot360® suite of features is Adaptive Cruise Control and we know that it is a fan favorite on test drives at Brandon Ford in Tampa, FL. Drivers who are unfamiliar with Ford Co-Pilot360® driver-assist features may not know how to use Ford Adaptive Cruise Control — and we are here to help.
Step-By-Step Guide to Ford Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control is an improvement over standard cruise control that allows the driver to set a speed and follow distance. With an array of radar sensors, Adaptive Cruise Control will adjust your speed to maintain a safe following distance from the vehicle in front of you in traffic and will return to the preset speed when you switch lanes or the vehicle exits the highway.
Learning how to use Ford Adaptive Cruise Control is as easy as 1-2-3 with a few simple steps.
- Press ON on the Cruise Control Button on the Steering Wheel
- Maintain a Constant Desired Speed
- Press and Release the SET Button to Set Your Speed
- Remove Your Foot From the Accelerator
- Use Steering Wheel Controls to Adjust Following Distance
- Use SET+ and SET- Buttons to Adjust the Preset Speed
Is Ford Adaptive Cruise Control Standard on Ford Models?
Ford Adaptive Cruise Control is an asset for drivers and many want to know — is it a standard feature in all Ford models? The availability of Ford Adaptive Cruise Control will vary based on the model and trim level you choose. Ford Co-Pilot360® is standard across the Ford lineup and with select trim levels Adaptive Cruise Control is a standard feature. This innovative driver-assist system is available in four different variants — standard Adaptive Cruise Control, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go that is ideal for bumper-to-bumper traffic, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Lane-Centering, and Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control. Ford Adaptive Cruise Control also sets the foundation and serves some of the same functions as the more advanced Ford BlueCruise Hands-Free Driving.
READ MORE: Which Ford Models Are Available with Ford BlueCruise?
Learn how to use Ford Adaptive Cruise Control and live life on easy street with this quick step-by-step guide created by Brandon Ford in Tampa, FL. Apply for credit approval today and get behind the wheel of a Ford car, truck, or SUV that checks all the boxes for your family lifestyle!
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