New Ford Ranger Advanced Technology

New Ford Ranger Advanced Technology.

A host of cutting edge technology is offered on the brand-new Ford Ranger to assist motorists remain linked and in control.

SYNC 2

The most recent generation of Ford's in-car connection system, offers drivers smarter and much safer ways to stay linked. Using natural voice commands, like "temperature 23 degrees", "play radio" or "Go to Bangkok", the motorist can control the automobile's climate controls, home entertainment system and navigation system more easily than ever before. An eight-inch touchscreen at the driver's fingertips, with color-coded corners for simple menu navigation.

For extra benefit, the brand-new Ranger showcases a 240-volt power socket that can be utilized to power a laptop computer anywhere, from a work website to a household trip.

There is likewise a selection of driver help innovations that assist to make your drive more convenient.

Adaptive Cruise Control makes use of radar sensing units to preserve both a pre-programmed speed as well as a predetermined range from the automobile ahead. When the system spots a vehicle ahead, it decreases automatically to maintain a safe range. It accelerates back to the driver's predetermined cruising speed when the road ahead clears. An adjustable speed limiter helps motorists prevent accidentally surpassing their selected speed.



Lane Keeping Alert and Lane Keeping Aid interact to aid to avoid the driver from unintentionally wandering from a lane when driving at high speeds. If the forward-facing electronic camera finds the car is straying from its lane, Lane Keeping Alert alerts the motorist with a vibration in the guiding wheel. If no action is taken to correct the drift, Lane Keeping Aid applies guiding torque to assist the car back into its lane.

Forward Alert works with Adaptive Cruise Control to offer drivers a visual and audible warning when the space to an automobile ahead drops below a safe distance. The system also charges the brakes to make sure optimal braking efficiency.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System assists motorists to remain safe and conserve fuel by signaling them when tire pressure is too low.
Electronic Stability Program with rollover mitigation and trailer sway control assists to stay the vehicle under control even in negative conditions.

Driver Impairment Monitor uses the forward-facing electronic camera and on-board sensors to spot if the driver is sleepy. If it notifications signs such as drifting off course and sudden corrective steering inputs, the system warns the driver with slowly louder signals.

Front and Rear Park Assist utilizes sensors to detect barriers and provide audible warnings when the automobile approaches obstructions at low speeds, such as when parking. A rear-view electronic camera gives a clear view behind the car, giving greater self-confidence when parking and hitching up a trailer.

In markets where it is available, Emergency Assistance utilizes a Bluetooth-paired and linked phone to call local emergency services in case of a major crash. The system interacts details of the accident and your vehicle's location, and then opens the line to let you speak directly with responders.

Other smart technologies on the new Ranger consist of Hill Launch Assist, to help you with confidence start off from a slope, whether in forward or reverse; Hill Descent Control, which uses the traction control system to assist you descend high slopes at a continuous speed; Adaptive Load Control, which changes the Electronic Stability Control system based upon automobile load; and Emergency Brake Assistance, which provides additional pressure to the brake system to increase braking force when you apply the brakes quickly in an emergency situation.