fluffyneenja 2 Posted July 22, 2015 Is the adaptive cruise control awesome or junk? I'm about to purchase a new 2016 Ford Explorer and if the ACC works well, I may think about purchasing the option. I'd love to hear from the community. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermans 128 Posted July 22, 2015 I've had it on two cars. My wife insisted on this option. I use it alot.I just bought a new Escape and the option is not offered. This was disappointing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akirby 11,366 Posted July 23, 2015 Didn't think I wanted it until I tried it. Would definitely get it again. Works great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fluffyneenja 2 Posted July 30, 2015 Thanks for the responses. I think I'm going to err on the side of, 'better to have it and not need it than want it and not have it'. 1 jeff_h reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boss doc 0 Posted January 30, 2016 Have it on 2015 MKC. Really like it. No problems with function. Just wish other drivers weren't idiots that move over in front of me at the last minute. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NLPRacing 421 Posted January 30, 2016 I have it on my 2014 Fusion and I use it ALL the time. I'll never buy another vehicle without it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MACUSgo 0 Posted July 20, 2016 I am just so worried if it is safe or not Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NLPRacing 421 Posted July 20, 2016 I am just so worried if it is safe or not It's safe for good drivers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BORG 639 Posted July 20, 2016 It's a must-have feature for me, I absolutely love it. Sometimes I do take control of the throttle if I see somebody merging over since the system can be a little late to respond to get back to speed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermans 128 Posted July 20, 2016 (edited) ^^^^ Update to my post #2.... Agree. I have in all three of my cars and had it in a 2013 FFH. I will never buy another car without it. On the FFH I was not going to order it, but my wife insisted, I quickly became a convert. Edited July 20, 2016 by hermans Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Bode 2 Posted July 21, 2016 I've had mine for about a week. It takes a few days to learn to trust it but once you get past that its great. My only complaint is that at least for my fusion I have to turn the cruise on first before using it each time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lskarha 7 Posted July 21, 2016 I have used adaptive cruise for several years. Our 2013 Edge had it. We now have a 2015. Ford’s version is by far one of the best. I won’t own another vehicle without it. Period! It relieves fatigue and is great safety feature. Pair it with lane keeping for a great combo. The new version in the 2015 is “smarter” than our 2013 version. With the old version, if I approached a slow vehicle in the right lane (highway) and went to pass we would slow and not resume speed until I was completely in the left lane. With the new version, I approach the slow vehicle, turn on the left signal to pass and it “thinks”, oh you’re going to pass, so I’ll keep your speed up for a bit longer. It makes for very smooth highway operation. (Yes Ford, we do notice these little thing.) One time we did have car pull in front of us on the highway. (They did not see us.) The Edge was on the breaks before I was. I’m not saying it prevented an accident but I was good to know the system did its job. It also seems to work well in rain, snow and fog. It has great “visibility”. -Lee PS I’ll am looking forward to my 2017 fusion ACC with stop and go. 1 2b2 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BORG 639 Posted July 21, 2016 If you do allot of Highway driving, Adaptive Cruise makes it far less fatiguing, especially in traffic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carrera911 0 Posted May 10, 2017 I find this option an expensive option for my personal use. I hardly experience traffic (thank god!) so spending about $1900 on this feature just doesn't make sense. With that in mind, I assume it's going to be a standard feature in future cars and that might help keep the car's value on resale. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jason8225 0 Posted September 11, 2019 Loved it when driving my mom's 2015 Taurus Limited. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twintornados 2,240 Posted September 11, 2019 Interesting story on adaptive cruise control....my neighbor has a 209 Audi A6 and his cruise control stopped functioning...he brought it to the dealer and after a call to Germany and the factory techs only to be told that the computer will shut down his ACC system if the car is out of windshield washer fluid since the car uses the washer fluid to keep the front sensors clear....no windshield washer fluid means there is no guaranteed way to keep the ACC sensors clean....at least that is what the computer thinks...nothing in the owners manual about it and dealer was stumped.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turou 0 Posted January 26 Is Adaptive Cruise Control Worth It? If your commute is long, and you think you can learn to trust the tech (while always paying attention and being ready to immediately take over if necessary), adaptive cruise control could be a very meaningful upgrade. Letting the car operate the accelerator and brakes for most of your drive home from work can relieve a lot of the stress associated with driving. However, if a system is designed with driving logic that bites the brakes too hard as it comes to a stop or allows too much distance in its closest setting, you might find yourself using the tech once and never again for the rest of the time you own the car. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mworkman80 5 Posted February 1 Yes to adaptive cruise control. It's one of those things where once you start using it you will love it. Same thing with adaptive steering. 1 tbone reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites