EGUY4
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- 2014 Explorer Limited AWD
I saw something posted on this once before that had a lot of inaccurate/guesswork info about the system.
I just picked up a 2014 Explorer and ordered ACC with it. (I added it during the 2 week finalization period for an order)
I have used it 5 times and am thoroughly impressed with it and would highly recommend it. It will be the best $1200 spent on an option.
You can set the distance/car lengths you want to maintain using the left column side steering wheel control in the vehicle setting column.
The Collision Avoidance Part of the system is always active even when cruise control is not being used.
There is a red strip of several red LEDs on the dash directly ifo driver that will flash rapidly and beep when an imminent accident is detected by the forward sensor. If you are still moving forward and the car ifo you slows drastically or stops, or a car cuts ifo you very close the previously prementioned warnings will activate.
[B There will be no auto braking if you are going app 20 mph, you need to do the braking.[/B]
When you are in cruise control the system will maintain the preset distance by accelerating and braking depending on the traffic directly ifo you.
The system will decelerated all the way down to 20 MPH where it will disengage alerting you by beeps and the flashing LEDs and you must take over braking and re engage cruise control using the left steering wheel control buttons.
The system will brake very aggressively if it detects the traffic directly ifo you slowing significantly or stopping. You must be ready to hit the brakes if the traffic is stopped as the ACC only brakes you down to app 20mph and then disengages, thus stopping braking action.
I drove a total distance of app 100 miles in heavy traffic, changing lanes, without touching brakes or gas. I only braked when getting off at an exit or coming into sharp turns.
An important note is that you MUST be prepared to brake upon coming upon an exit ramp, or sharp curve. The ACC does not detect exit ramps or sharp curves and will maintain or increase speed based on the setting and traffic ifo you.
I don't think Ford markets the system nearly effectively enough. I had no idea the system would perform as it does.
While you must pay attention to traffic and road conditions, this system allows a driver in steady moving traffic to not have to constantly work the gas and brakes, which we all know gets tiring at times.
Again, I would highly recommend this option from Ford on any vehicle they offer it with.
I am looking forward to using this system every time I get on the highway.
I just picked up a 2014 Explorer and ordered ACC with it. (I added it during the 2 week finalization period for an order)
I have used it 5 times and am thoroughly impressed with it and would highly recommend it. It will be the best $1200 spent on an option.
You can set the distance/car lengths you want to maintain using the left column side steering wheel control in the vehicle setting column.
The Collision Avoidance Part of the system is always active even when cruise control is not being used.
There is a red strip of several red LEDs on the dash directly ifo driver that will flash rapidly and beep when an imminent accident is detected by the forward sensor. If you are still moving forward and the car ifo you slows drastically or stops, or a car cuts ifo you very close the previously prementioned warnings will activate.
[B There will be no auto braking if you are going app 20 mph, you need to do the braking.[/B]
When you are in cruise control the system will maintain the preset distance by accelerating and braking depending on the traffic directly ifo you.
The system will decelerated all the way down to 20 MPH where it will disengage alerting you by beeps and the flashing LEDs and you must take over braking and re engage cruise control using the left steering wheel control buttons.
The system will brake very aggressively if it detects the traffic directly ifo you slowing significantly or stopping. You must be ready to hit the brakes if the traffic is stopped as the ACC only brakes you down to app 20mph and then disengages, thus stopping braking action.
I drove a total distance of app 100 miles in heavy traffic, changing lanes, without touching brakes or gas. I only braked when getting off at an exit or coming into sharp turns.
An important note is that you MUST be prepared to brake upon coming upon an exit ramp, or sharp curve. The ACC does not detect exit ramps or sharp curves and will maintain or increase speed based on the setting and traffic ifo you.
I don't think Ford markets the system nearly effectively enough. I had no idea the system would perform as it does.
While you must pay attention to traffic and road conditions, this system allows a driver in steady moving traffic to not have to constantly work the gas and brakes, which we all know gets tiring at times.
Again, I would highly recommend this option from Ford on any vehicle they offer it with.
I am looking forward to using this system every time I get on the highway.