Ford Safety & Security
Ford Safety and Security features work together to offer you and your passenger’s total protection. The active features shown below are designed to help you avoid danger and to maintain optimum safety conditions when on the road.
Lane Departure Warning
It only takes a momentary slip in concentration to drift out of your lane when driving on the roads, with potentially serious consequences. Lane Departure Warning is designed to recognise when you approach the road markings without using the indicator, and alerts you with vibrations through the steering wheel. If you don’t react to this warning, Lane Keeping Aid is designed to apply steering force away from the direction of travel to help you recognise that corrective action is required. You can get this option as part of the Driver Assistance Pack.
Technology Found on the Ford Focus, S-MAX, Galaxy and Mondeo
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Rear-View Camera
Our rear-view camera can help you by displaying a grid view from the rear of the vehicle on the screen of the premium navigation system. This makes it easier and safer to park. The rear-view camera is especially useful when you’re reversing to hook up a trailer or caravan. Simply select reverse and the rearward view automatically displays on the DVD navigation screen. You can now see objects behind your car to help you manoeuvre. Special guidance graphics indicate the distance, width and centre line of the car, based on the steering angle.
Technology Found on the Kuga.
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Braking and Steering Technology
Electronic brake-force distribution is designed to improve your vehicle's stability in conditions that do not trigger the anti-lock braking system. It automatically varies the amount of brake force applied to each brake based on road conditions, speed and the loading of the vehicle to give maximum stopping power. It also reduces the potential for the rear wheels to lock up.
Anti-lock braking system prevents your car’s wheels from locking up when braking. This helps you keep control of your vehicle and allows you to steer it even under heavy braking.
Emergency Brake Assist works in conjunction with the Anti-lock braking system and is designed to support your braking in an emergency stop situation. The system helps to reduce stopping distances, by applying maximum brake force as soon as it detects panic braking.
Electronic Stability Programme senses when your vehicle is losing grip and automatically applies a braking force to individual wheels to stabilise it. The system uses advanced sensors to constantly monitor your car’s behaviour, helping you to keep control of it whatever the conditions.
Traction control system prevents the wheels from spinning when you accelerate on a slippery road surface.
Technology Found on All Ford Models
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Blind Spot Technology
Ford's Blind Spot Information System detects when a vehicle enters a blind spot zone. An LED warning light illuminates in the wing mirror to indicate the presence of a vehicle; from a motorbike to a truck. With its distinctive warning light, this system helps drivers to think twice before switching lanes or changing direction without checking their blind spot. The new Ford S-MAX and Galaxy are the first Ford models to feature the Blind Spot Information System and the technology will also appear in other future Ford vehicles including the next generation Ford C-MAX and Focus. The system works using two radars where the blind spot zone on each side of the vehicle is monitored. Ford’s Blind Spot Information System has been specially designed to operate from speeds as low as 6mph, making it effective in urban conditions and stop start driving on busy motorways where many collisions occur.
Technology Found on the Ford Focus, C-MAX, S-MAX and Galaxy
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Ford Key-Free System
With the Ford Key Free System and Ford Power Starter Button, getting into your car is now conveniently simple. The Ford Key Free System is a keyless entry system that lets you lock and unlock your car, without taking your key out of your pocket or bag. Sensors around the car detect the presence of the key and activate the locking mechanism. Once inside the car, starting the engine is just a matter of pushing the FordPower Starter Button. With the Power starter Button, you no longer need to insert the key into the ignition to start the car. You simply push the Starter Button while holding the clutch down (or brake pedal on an automatic) and the engine starts.
Technology Found on the Ford Focus, Fiesta, S-MAX, Galaxy, Kuga, Focus CC2 and Mondeo
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