Safety is the number one priority for most drivers, and in a modern Ford car, you couldn’t be safer. The variety of fantastic features packed into the Ford Co-Pilot360 safety suite help keep you and your passengers free from harm in many clever ways. Here are a few of Ford’s best car safety features; see them in action with a test drive at Hutch Ford.
Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control
While out on the road, if you ever want to take your hands from the wheel and relax a little, your car can take over driving for you on eligible stretches of highway. With Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control, your Ford maintains a preset distance from the vehicle in front, braking, accelerating, and steering as required.
It can even slow down to a halt in traffic, before starting up again. In addition, the Speed Sign Recognition system can remain active the whole time, helping your car maintain an appropriate legal speed no matter the speeds of other vehicles.
Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
Whether you or your car are in control of the wheel, Pre-Collision Assist maintains a vigilant eye on the road ahead. If any potential threat suddenly arises, your car will warn you. It can even apply Automatic Emergency Braking if required while providing a little extra support with the steering to help avoid the collision, or at least mitigate the impact.
Blind Spot Information System with Trailer Coverage
Not only does Ford’s BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) alert you whenever another vehicle enters one of your blind spots, but it also helps when towing trailers. When another car is coming alongside your trailer, you’ll receive an alert. That’s just one of many excellent trailer-assist features, which also include Pro Trailer Backup Assist.
Cross Traffic Alert for Reversing
While backing out of a tight parking spot or driveway, your car can detect any oncoming traffic that you might not yet have noticed. You’ll be instantly alerted, allowing you to pause in your maneuver to let the other vehicle pass safely.
Auto High-Beam Headlamps
Driving at night requires strong headlights for visibility. However, high-beam headlights create a risk of blinding other drivers coming in the opposite direction. With the Auto High-Beam Headlamps feature, your car can automatically detect an approaching vehicle and switch your high beams on and off as required.
Hill Descent Control
Driving downhill can be a tricky affair. One risk is that your car might gather too much speed. Hill Descent Control mitigates that risk by keeping your car at a safe preset speed until you’re back on level ground.
Learn More at Your Nearest Ford Dealership
The best way to find out how all of these features work is to see them in action. You can ask for a tour and a test drive at your local Ford dealership. The staff will be happy to oblige.
Take your favorite Ford model for a spin today at Hutch Ford. We’re a local full-service dealership offering a great range of vehicles and top-notch customer service.
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