Ford's Advanced Safety: A Closer Look at Forward Collision Warning and Pre-Collision Assist

Ford has always been synonymous with safety and innovation. Around remarkable locations like Corpus Christi, Portland, Robstown, Aransas Pass, Rockport, Kingsville, Sinton, Port Aransas, Ingleside, and Alice, TX, Ford continues to make its imprint as a leader in the automotive industry. One such way Ford shines is through its Advanced Safety system, specifically the forward collision warning with dynamic brake support and the pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking.

Features of the Forward Collision Warning and Pre-Collision Assist system

The forward collision warning with dynamic brake support is designed to help mitigate or prevent potential frontal collisions. It uses a state-of-the-art front camera that can detect stopped or slower-moving vehicles traveling in the same direction. If it identifies a risk of your vehicle rapidly approaching another, the system will alert you with a visual warning flash in the instrument cluster and an auditory warning tone.

If you don't react after the alert and continue to approach the vehicle ahead, a second layer of support - brake support - comes into play. The system will pre-charge your brakes for rapid braking, allowing for faster response once you do engage the brake pedal. This means that even with a light press of the brake, the system applies sufficient braking power to help stop your vehicle quickly.

The third level of support is active braking, which is triggered if the system determines you are not reacting and a collision is imminent. With this feature, Ford’s advanced safety system tracks possible impacts and intervenes when necessary, offering an extra layer of safety.

To adjust the system's alert sensitivity, you can navigate through 'features' on the touch screen, then 'driver assistance,' 'pre-collision,' and finally 'alert sensitivity.' Two settings are available: 'low' and 'high.' The low setting will trigger fewer warnings, while the high setting will provide earlier, more frequent warnings.

Service and Maintenance

Maintaining these safety features is as important as the features themselves. At our Ford dealerships scattered across Corpus Christi, Portland, Robstown, Aransas Pass, Rockport, Kingsville, Sinton, Port Aransas, Ingleside, and Alice, TX, we provide unparalleled service that ensures your Ford vehicle's safety features operate at peak performance.

If you're using a snowplow or any other object attached to the front of your Ford, we recommend disabling the collision warning feature. This can be easily managed by selecting 'off' on the pre-collision assist screen. For any questions or concerns regarding this safety feature or any other Ford vehicle feature, our trained staff is ready and willing to assist.

We encourage regular service check-ups to ensure your Ford's safety systems are up-to-date and operating at their optimum. Our Ford-certified technicians implement a series of detailed inspections and tests to verify everything is in optimal working condition. We use authentic Ford parts and tools for any necessary fixes, so you can trust in the quality and durability of the work we do.

Locations

We have Ford dealerships conveniently located in Corpus Christi, Portland, Robstown, Aransas Pass, Rockport, Kingsville, Sinton, Port Aransas, Ingleside, and Alice, TX. No matter where you are located within this region, there is a Ford dealership close to you with the services and expertise you need. Drop by today and experience the level of service we offer first-hand.

Take the next step with Ford

Make the smart and safe choice with a Ford vehicle equipped with advanced safety features like forward collision warning and pre-collision assist. Experience the remarkable blend of innovation, safety, and style provided by Ford. If you have any questions or need to book a service appointment, visit Ford.com/Support or your nearest dealership in Corpus Christi, Portland, Robstown, Aransas Pass, Rockport, Kingsville, Sinton, Port Aransas, Ingleside, or Alice, TX. Learn more about what these safety features can do and how they can help increase your peace of mind on the road.