2024 FORD F-350 Adaptive Cruise Control Guide

2024 FORD F-350 Adaptive Cruise Control Guide

In 2024, Ford’s F-350’s Adaptive Cruise Control system is a big step forward in automotive technology. It will change the way both amateur and expert drivers experience the road. This cutting-edge feature uses advanced sensors and radar technology to keep a close eye on the vehicle’s surroundings. It can easily change its speed and stay safe behind other vehicles. Adaptive Cruise Control on the F-350 makes sure a smooth trip by automatically adjusting to traffic flow, reducing driver fatigue, and improving overall safety. This is true whether you’re driving through a busy city or going on the open highway. This cutting-edge system, with its easy-to-use design and carefully thought-out features, shows how committed Ford is to making every drive more convenient and reliable.

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Adaptive Cruise Control

HOW DOES ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL WITH STOP-AND-GO WORK
Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go uses radar and camera sensors to maintain a set gap between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you while following it to a complete stop. Stop and go can also be set to follow a vehicle directly in front of you and adjust the set speed, while you are at a complete stop.

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: You are responsible for controlling your vehicle at all times. The system is designed to be an aid and does not relieve you of your responsibility to drive with due care and attention. Failure to follow this instruction could result in the loss of control of your vehicle, personal injury or death.

WARNING: Do not use adaptive cruise control on winding roads, in heavy traffic or when the road surface is slippery. This could result in loss of vehicle control, serious injury or death.

WARNING: Pay close attention to changing road conditions such as entering or leaving a highway, on roads with intersections or roundabouts, roads without visible lanes of travel, roads that are unpaved, or steep slopes. Failure to follow this instruction could result in the loss of control of your vehicle, personal injury or death.

WARNING: The system is not a crash warning or avoidance system.

WARNING: Do not use the system when towing a trailer that has aftermarket electronic trailer brake controls. Failure to follow this instruction could result in the loss of control of your vehicle, personal injury or death.

WARNING: Do not use tyre sizes other than those recommended because this can affect the normal operation of the system. Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control, which could result in serious injury.

WARNING: Do not use the system with a snow plow blade installed.

WARNING: In situations with poor visibility, such as fog, heavy rain or other inclement weather, you may need to override or completely switch off the system.

When Following a Vehicle

WARNING: When following a vehicle that is braking, your vehicle does not always decelerate quickly enough to avoid a crash without driver intervention. Apply the brakes when necessary. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.

Hilly Condition and Trailer Tow Usage
You should select a lower gear when the system is active in situations such as prolonged downhill driving on steep slopes, for example in mountainous areas. The system needs additional engine braking in these situations to reduce the load on the vehicle’s regular brake system to prevent it from overheating.

Note: An audible alarm sounds and the system shuts down if it applies brakes for an extended period. This allows the brakes to cool. The system functions normally again after the brakes cool.

Note: When towing with adaptive cruise control, switch on Tow/Haul mode and diesel engine brake.

Note: Tow/Haul mode increases the time gaps and allows more distance for braking.

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL LIMITATIONS

Sensor Limitations

WARNING: On rare occasions, detection issues can occur due to the road infrastructures, for example, bridges, tunnels and safety barriers. In these cases, the system may break late or unexpectedly. At all times, you are responsible for controlling your vehicle, supervising the system and intervening, if required.

WARNING: If the system malfunctions, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

WARNING: Large contrasts in outside lighting can limit sensor performance.

WARNING: The system only warns of vehicles detected by the radar sensor. In some cases, there may be no warning or a delayed warning. Apply the brakes when necessary. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.

WARNING: The system may not detect stationary or slow-moving vehicles below 6 mph (10 km/h).

WARNING: The system does not detect pedestrians or objects on the road.

WARNING: The system does not detect oncoming vehicles in the same lane.

WARNING: The system may not operate properly if the sensor is blocked. Keep the windshield free from obstruction.

WARNING: The sensor may incorrectly track lane markings as other structures or objects. This can result in a false or missed warning.

1. Camera.
2. Radar sensor.

The camera is on the windshield behind the interior mirror.

The radar sensor is in the lower grille.

Note: You cannot see the sensor. It is behind a fascia panel.

Note: Keep the front of your vehicle free of dirt, metal badges or objects. Vehicle front protectors, aftermarket lights, additional paint or plastic coatings could also degrade sensor performance.

A message displays if something obstructs the camera or the sensor. When something blocks the sensor, the system cannot detect a vehicle ahead and does not function.

The radar sensor has a limited field of view. It may not detect vehicles at all or detect a vehicle later than expected in some situations. The lead vehicle image does not illuminate if the system does not detect a vehicle in front of you.

Detection Issues Can Occur:

A: When driving on a different line than the vehicle in front.
B: With vehicles that edge into your lane. The system can only detect these vehicles once they move fully into your lane.
C: There may be issues with the detection of vehicles in front when driving into and coming out of a bend or curve in the road.

In these cases, the system may break late or unexpectedly.

If something hits the front end of your vehicle or damage occurs, the
radar-sensing zone may change. This could cause missed or false vehicle detection.

Optimal system performance requires a clear view of the road by the windshield camera.

Optimal performance may not occur if:

• The camera is blocked.
• There is poor visibility or lighting conditions.
• There are bad weather conditions.

SWITCHING ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL ON AND OFF
The cruise controls are on the steering wheel.

Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On

Press the button to activate the system. When the system activates, the set speed is equal to whichever is greater, the current vehicle speed, or 15 mph when in imperial units or 20 km/h when in metric units. If the speed is too low, or other conditions are not correct for adaptive cruise control activation, the system enters standby mode. When you are below 15 mph when in imperial units or 20 km/h when in metric units, adaptive cruise control does not activate unless you are following another vehicle.

The indicator, current gap setting and set speed appear in the instrument cluster display.

Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off

Press the button when the system is in standby mode or switch the ignition off.

Note: When you switch the system off, the set speed clears.

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL AUTOMATIC CANCELLATION
The system may cancel if:

• The tyres lose traction.
• You apply the parking brake.

The system may cancel and set the parking brake if:

• You unbuckle the seatbelt and open the driver door after adaptive cruise control stops your vehicle.
• Adaptive cruise control holds your vehicle at a stop continuously for more than three minutes.

The system may deactivate or prevent activating when requested if:

• The vehicle has a blocked sensor.
• The brake temperature is too high.
• There is a failure in the system or a related system.

SETTING THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL SPEED
Drive to the speed you prefer.

Press the SET+ or SET- buttons to set the current speed.

Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

The indicator, current gap setting and set speed appear in the instrument cluster display.

A vehicle image illuminates if there is a vehicle detected in front of you.

 

 

Note: When adaptive cruise control is active, the speedometer may vary slightly from the set speed displayed in the instrument cluster display.

Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed from a Complete Stop

Press the SET+ or SET- buttons while keeping the brake pedal fully depressed.

The set speed adjusts to 20 km/h when in metric units or 15 mph when in imperial units.
The indicator, current gap setting and set speed appear in the instrument cluster display.

Note: The system activates from a complete stop only when it detects a lead vehicle nearby.

Manually Changing the Set Speed

Press the SET+ button to increase the set speed in small increments. Press and hold the SET+ button to increase the set speed in large increments. Release the button when the indicated set speed reaches the preferred speed.

Press the SET- button to decrease the set speed in small increments. Press and hold the SET- button to decrease the set speed in large increments. Release the button when the indicated set speed reaches the preferred speed.

You can also press the accelerator or brake pedal until you reach the speed you prefer. Press the SET+ or SET- button to select the current speed as the set speed.

The system may apply the brakes to slow the vehicle to the new set speed. The set speed continuously displays in the instrument cluster display when the system is active.

SETTING THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL GAP

Press the button to cycle through the four gap settings

 

The selected gap appears in the information display as shown by the bars in the image.

Note: The gap setting is time-dependent and therefore, the distance adjusts with your vehicle speed.

Note: It is your responsibility to select a gap appropriate to the driving conditions.

Adaptive Cruise Control Gap Settings

Graphic Display, Bars Indic-	Gap Distance	Dynamic Behavior
rated
Between
Vehicles
1	Closest.	Sport.
2	Close.	Normal.
3	Medium.	Normal.
4	Far.	Comfort.

Each time you switch the system on, it selects the last chosen gap setting.

Following a Vehicle
When a vehicle ahead of you enters the same lane or a slower vehicle is ahead in the same lane, the vehicle speed adjusts to maintain the gap setting.

Note: When you are following a vehicle and you switch on a turn signal lamp, adaptive cruise control may provide a small, temporary acceleration to help you pass. Your vehicle maintains a consistent gap from the vehicle ahead until:

• The vehicle in front of you accelerates to a speed above the set speed.
• The vehicle in front of you moves out of the lane you are in.
• You set a new gap distance.

The system applies the brakes to slow down your vehicle to maintain a safe gap distance from the vehicle in front of you. The system only applies limited braking. You can override the system by applying the brakes.

Note: The brakes may emit noise when applied by the system.

If the system determines that its maximum braking level is not sufficient, an audible warning sounds, a message appears in the information display and an indicator flashes when the system continues to brake. Take immediate action

CANCELING THE SET SPEED
Press the button or tap the brake pedal.

The set speed does not erase.

RESUMING THE SET SPEED
Press the button. Your vehicle speed returns to the previously set speed and gap setting. The set speed displays continuously in the information display when the system is active.

Note: Only use your resume if you are aware of the set speed and intend to return to it.

Resuming the Set Speed from a Complete Stop
If your vehicle follows a vehicle to a complete stop and remains stationary for less than a few seconds, your vehicle accelerates from a stationary position to follow the vehicle ahead.

If your vehicle follows a vehicle to a complete stop and remains stationary for more than a few seconds, an indicator and message displayed.

Message	Details
Stopped	Cruise control does not resume automatically when this display is active.
Press the button to resume	If the lead vehicle begins to move, you are prompted to press the resume button. Press and release the button or use the accelerator pedal to resume following the lead vehicle.
Auto-Resume	Displays when on a limited access highway after following a vehicle to a complete stop. In this situation, the vehicle resumes following the lead vehicle without a button press or pressing the accelerator pedal. The system can remain in an auto-resume state for approximately 30 seconds, after which it no longer automatically resumes.

OVERRIDING THE SET SPEED

WARNING: If you override the system by pressing the accelerator pedal, it does not automatically apply the brakes to maintain a gap from any vehicle ahead.

When you press the accelerator pedal, you override the set speed and gap distance.

Use the accelerator pedal to intentionally exceed the set speed limit.

When you override the system, the indicator remains blue, the set speed is dimmed and the lead vehicle icon does not appear in the instrument cluster display.

The system resumes operation when you release the accelerator pedal. The vehicle speed decreases to the set speed, or a lower speed if following a slower vehicle.

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL INDICATORS
Illuminates when you switch the adaptive cruise control on. The colour of the indicator changes to indicate the system status.

White indicates the system is on but inactive.

Blue indicates that you set the speed and the system is active.

SWITCHING FROM ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL TO CRUISE CONTROL

WARNING: Normal cruise control will not brake when your vehicle is approaching slower vehicles. Always be aware of which mode you have selected and apply the brakes when necessary

1. Press Features on the touchscreen.
2. Press Driver Assistance.
3. Press Cruise Control.
4. Press Normal Cruise Control

The cruise control indicator replaces the adaptive cruise control indicator if you select normal cruise control. The gap setting does not display, and the system does not respond to lead vehicles. Automatic braking remains active to maintain the set speed. The system remembers the last setting when you start your vehicle.

2024 FORD F-350 LANE CENTERING

HOW DOES LANE CENTERING WORK
Adaptive cruise control with lane-centering uses the vehicle’s front radar sensor and front windshield camera sensor, together with the steering sensor to operate.

Using these sensors, the system applies continuous steering assistance towards driving in the middle of the lane you choose on highway roads.

Note: The gap setting for adaptive cruise control with lane centring, operates in the same way as normal adaptive cruise control.

LANE CENTERING PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: Do not use the system when towing a trailer or when the vehicle is loaded to near or over maximum payload. Failure to follow this instruction could result in the loss of control of your vehicle, personal injury or death.

WARNING: Do not use the system if any changes or modifications to the steering, suspension system or wheels and tyres have been made. Any changes or modifications to the steering, suspension system or wheels and tyres could affect the functionality and performance of the system. Failure to Follow this instruction could result in the loss of control of your vehicle, personal injury or death.

Adaptive cruise control precautions apply to lane centring unless stated otherwise or contradicted by a lane centring precaution.

LANE CENTERING REQUIREMENTS
You must keep your hands on the steering wheel at all times.

Lane centring only activates when all of the following occurs:

• Adaptive cruise control with lane centring is enabled on the touchscreen.
• You have adaptive cruise control with stop and go enabled and set.
• The steering sensor detects your hands on the steering wheel.
• The system detects both lane markings when driving on a straight road.
• Your vehicle is initially centred in the lane between two visible line markings.

Note: If the system does not detect valid lane line markings, the system remains in standby until valid line markings are available.

Note: If the system does not detect your hands on the steering wheel, apply a slight force to the steering wheel.

LANE CENTERING LIMITATIONS
Adaptive cruise control limitations apply to lane centring unless stated otherwise or contradicted by a lane centring limitation.

Lane centring may not correctly operate in any of the following conditions:

• The lane width is too narrow or wide.
• The curve in the road is too small.
• The system does not detect the minimum required lane markings or when lanes merge or split.
• When the required steering effort to maintain lane centre exceeds the lane centring system limit.
• When driving in areas that are under construction or when road work is in progress.
• If the front windshield camera and/or the front radar are blocked.
• When using a spare tyre.
• Inclement weather conditions include, but are not limited to, high wind, heavy rain, and fog.
• Driving into direct sunlight.
• When modifications to the steering system have been made, including alterations to the steering wheel.
• When towing a trailer.
• When the vehicle is loaded to near or maximum payload.

Note: System operation may also be limited under snow, heavy rain, or road spray conditions.

Note: The system steering assistance is limited and may not have sufficient effort for all driving situations and/or conditions, such as driving through tight curves or driving through curves at high speeds.

SWITCHING LANE CENTERING ON AND OFF
Keep your hands on the steering wheel at
all times.
The controls are on the steering wheel.

Press the button.

The indicator appears in the instrument cluster display. When the system is on, the color of the indicator changes to indicate the system status.

You can override the system at any time by steering your vehicle

Note: The correct requirements must be met before you can switch the system on.

Enabling and Disabling Lane Centering

1. Press Features on the touchscreen.
2. Press Driver Assistance.
3. Press Cruise Control.
4. Press Lane Centering Assist.

LANE CENTERING ALERTS
You must keep your hands on the steering wheel at all times.

When the system is active and detects no steering activity for some time, the system alerts you to put your hands on the steering wheel. If you do not react appropriately to the warnings the adaptive cruise control with lane centring system cancels and slows your vehicle down to idle speeds while maintaining steering control.

The system also alerts you if your vehicle crosses lane line markings without detected steering activity.

Note: The system could detect a light grip or light touch on the steering wheel as hands-off driving.

LANE CENTERING AUTOMATIC CANCELLATION
When an external condition cancels the system, and your hands are on the steering wheel, a tone sounds and a message appears in the instrument cluster display.

When an external condition cancels the system, and your hands are not on the steering wheel, the system immediately alerts you to take control of the vehicle. If this alert is ignored, the system slows the vehicle while maintaining steering assistance when lane markings are available. When no lane markings are available, the vehicle comes to a stop

If your vehicle starts to slow down after system cancellation, you must take full control of the vehicle. To re-enable adaptive cruise control with lane centring after cancellation, press and release the resume button.

Automatic cancellation can also occur if:

• The lane becomes too wide or narrow.
• The system cannot detect valid lane markings.
• Lane markings cross over one another.
• The curve of the road is too sharp.

Note: If your vehicle slows down due to your inactivity twice within a key cycle, the system disables it. To reset the system, when the vehicle is stationary, return the gear selector to park (P) and turn the vehicle off. Then, restart the vehicle with your foot on the brake pedal.

LANE CENTERING MANUAL CANCELLATION
When you perform the following actions, adaptive cruise control with lane centring will cancel:

• The brake pedal is pressed.
• The adaptive cruise control button on the steering wheel is switched off.

The lane centring system is momentarily suppressed when either of the following actions is performed:

• The turn signal indicator is latched or tapped with added steering input.
• You steer the vehicle out of the lane.

LANE CENTERING INDICATORS
Illuminates when you switch lane centering on. The colour of the indicator changes to indicate the system status.

A grey status indicates the system is on but in standby mode.

Blue status indicates the system is enabled and applying steering assistance to keep the vehicle in the centre of the lane.

Amber status with an audible tone, which then changes to grey status, indicates a system automatic cancellation.

LANE CENTERING TROUBLESHOOTING

LANE CENTERING INFORMATION MESSAGES
Note: Depending on your vehicle options and instrument cluster type, some messages can appear different or not at all.

Message	Details
Keep Hands on Steering Wheel	You must return your hands to the steering wheel and provide steering input to cancel the message.
Lane Centering Assist Not Available	Lane centering is currently not available, due to conditions that prevent the system from becoming active. To reset the system, when the vehicle is stationary, return the gear selector to park (P) and turn the vehicle off. Then, restart the vehicle with your foot on the brake pedal.
Resume Control	Adaptive cruise control with lane centring is about to cancel. You must immediately take full control of the vehicle.
Press the Accelerator Pedal to Resume	Adaptive cruise control with lane centring is in standby mode. When safe to do so, you can resume adaptive cruise control with lane centring by applying pressure on the accelerator pedal. Alternatively, you can also re-enable adaptive cruise control with lane centring by pressing the resume button on the steering wheel.

PREDICTIVE SPEED ASSIST FORD F-350

HOW DOES PREDICTIVE SPEED ASSIST WORK

Predictive Speed Assist works with adaptive cruise control and adjusts the vehicle speed to the road geometry and to the speed limit detected by the speed sign recognition system. As the system identifies curves and highway exits, the vehicle speed temporarily decreases ahead of and during the changing road geometry. When passing new speed signs, the set speed updates.

Some limitations affect the accuracy of the speed sign recognition system and its ability to determine the current speed limit. Predictive speed assist and its ability to determine the current speed limit share these limitations.

Note: The adaptive cruise control gap setting operates normally when the feature is enabled.

PREDICTIVE SPEED ASSIST PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: You are responsible for controlling your vehicle at all times. The system is designed to be an aid and does not relieve you of your responsibility to drive with due care and attention. Failure to follow this instruction could result in the loss of control of your vehicle, personal injury or death.

WARNING: Pay close attention to changing road conditions. You may need to override the system by pressing the brake or accelerator pedal if the adjusted speed becomes higher or lower than necessary.

WARNING: The system only provides limited braking. Your vehicle may not always decelerate quickly enough to avoid a crash without driver intervention. Apply the brakes when necessary.

WARNING: The system does not activate the turn signal.

Adaptive cruise control precautions apply to predictive speed assist unless stated otherwise or contradicted by a predictive speed assist precaution.

The system only applies limited braking. You can override the system with the accelerator pedal or cancel the system by applying the brakes.

The system may adapt to various factors such as time of day, and lane width. This could influence speed adjustments and accelerations.

The system may adapt to various drive modes. This could influence speed adjustments and accelerations.

Note: The system does not activate the turn signal automatically.

PREDICTIVE SPEED ASSIST LIMITATIONS

WARNING: The system may not always adjust vehicle speed in certain road or weather conditions such as crossing traffic, yield or stop signs, right of way, traffic lights, speed bumps, rain, snow, or fog. You must always apply the brake or accelerator pedal when necessary.

The road geometry and speed limit information provided by the navigation map data could be inaccurate or out of date.

The system may not detect and read speed limit signs with conditional information, for example, when a sign is flashing, during specific time ranges, or when children are present.

Note: The system does not set the vehicle speed to speed limits shown with a supplementary traffic sign.

Under certain conditions, the system may not adjust the vehicle speed until after your vehicle passes the speed limit.

Detection of road geometry operates only where related information is available. Road geometry information may not be available in some areas.

SWITCHING PREDICTIVE SPEED ASSIST MODE ON AND OFF

1. Press Features on the touchscreen.
2. Press Driver Assistance.
3. Press Cruise Control.
4. Press Adaptive Cruise Control.
5. Switch Predictive Speed Assist on or off.

ADJUSTING THE SET SPEED TOLERANCE

1. Press Features on the touchscreen.
2. Press Driver Assistance.
3. Press Cruise Control.
4. Press Adaptive Cruise Control.
5. Switch Predictive Speed Assist on.
6. Press Tolerance.
7. Adjust the slider to set the tolerance.

Note: You can set tolerance for vehicle speed adjustment based on speed sign recognition only.

PREDICTIVE SPEED ASSIST ALERTS
If the speed sign recognition system detects a speed limit below the minimum adaptive cruise control set speed, a tone sounds and the system returns to standby mode.

PREDICTIVE SPEED ASSIST INDICATORS
A blue marker around the speed sign and a blue arrow next to the set speed indicate that the system is active.

Speed sign indicator
When the system detects a new speed sign, a grey indicator appears above the set speed while the system adjusts the vehicle speed to the speed limit. When the speed limit is reached, the set speed updates and the grey indicator disappears.

Road geometry indicator
When the system detects a curve or highway exit, the vehicle starts to decelerate, and the indicator appears and changes color.

Road geometry indicator symbols

Left curve.

 

Right curve.

 

PREDICTIVE SPEED ASSIST TROUBLESHOOTING

PREDICTIVE SPEED ASSISTS INFORMATION MESSAGES

Message	Details
Adaptive Cruise Control Speed Sign Recognition Not Available	Navigation system-based speed limit information is not available. If the message continues to appear, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Driver Resume Control	The system is going to cancel and you must take control.

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL  TROUBLESHOOTING

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL –INFORMATION MESSAGES -VEHICLES WITH: STOP-AND-GO

Note: Depending on your vehicle options and instrument cluster type, not all messages display or are available.

Note: The system could abbreviate or shorten certain messages depending on which cluster type you have.

Message	Action
Adaptive Cruise Malfunction	A malfunction is preventing the adaptive cruise from engaging.
Front Sensor Not Aligned	Contact an authorized dealer to have the radar checked for proper coverage and operation.
Adaptive Cruise Not Available	Conditions exist preventing the system from being available.
Adaptive Cruise Not Available Sensor Blocked See Manual	You have a blocked radar because of poor radar visibility due to inclement weather or ice, mud, or water in front of the radar. You can typically clean the sensor to resolve this. Due to the nature of radar technology, it is possible to get a blockage warning with no actual block. This happens, for example, when driving in sparse rural or desert environments. A false blocked condition either self clears, or clears after you restart your vehicle.
Normal Cruise Active Adaptive Braking Off	You have selected normal cruise control. The system does not brake or react to traffic.
Adaptive Cruise – Driver Resume Control	Displays when the adaptive cruise control is going to cancel and you must take control.
Adaptive Cruise Speed Too Low to Activate	Displays when the vehicle speed is too slow to activate the adaptive cruise control and there is no lead vehicle in range.

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL VIDEOS
Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Lane-Centering Assist

FAQs

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