No Intelligent ACC/Lane Centering for USA

[twintwo3]

It appears the Australian next gen Rangers XLT trims and up all have (or have the option for) Intelligent ACC including Lane centering. I've noted this feature is conveniently missing from 2024 rangers here in the USA. All we get here is regular ACC with Lane keep assist which apparently sucks, ping pongs you around in the lane and isn't as good as lane centering. Idk I've never driven a car with either. From what I can tell, you need Ford Co-pilot 360 Assist (or Assist+?)for Lane centering which is unavailable on a Ranger but is available on the Maverick and Bronco Sport. This baffles me.

What gives Ford? I mean its bad enough you took the rear vents away. The reason I'm kind of bummed is I was hoping the Ranger would be compatible with a Comma 3 for a poor mans blue cruise autopilot set up. Comma 3 needs lane centering.

I know this has been brought up before a few months ago, someone had a question about the differences between Lane keep and centering. but to be clear lane centering is not an option for us here. In my opinion Ford does a HORRIBLE job clearly listing each feature on each package on each trim on their website.

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[entersandmann]

Hey there. The option sheet shows lane centering and adaptive cruise with stop and go is standard on at least the raptor. I'm not sure what trim you are getting, but co pilot 360+ does include both these options you speak of.

 

[MJE]

I agree, they do a poor job of communicating just what these features are & what the difference is, not to mention which ones you can or can’t get on specific models or trims. Ford’s implementation of lane centering seems to work great though, so I’m certainly hoping for it with ACC (which it is on the BS & other SUV’s at least).

I know they’re not bringing F-150 levels of features & choices to the Ranger, and they should, but I’d be surprised if it doesn’t have lane centering. Too hard to zoom into random interior pics to see controls though to know.

 

[entersandmann]

Here ya go guys, stop arguing. This lines it out pretty blatantly. I don't understand why Google is so hard to use....

 

[goalieThreeOne]

Ranger has lane centering. I’ve used it on a sixth gen Explorer rental and it’s pretty decent. Don’t expect it to steer itself or anything, it just takes a little bit of work out of interstate driving. It’s heavily dependent on how well lanes are marked and will cut out around sharp turns. So it won’t work everywhere. As long as you realize its limitations you won’t be disappointed.

 

[jdlapointe]

It was pretty clearly defined in the Advanced tech package imo. The online builder says it all.

 

[twintwo3]

Here ya go guys, stop arguing. This lines it out pretty blatantly. I don't understand why Google is so hard to use....

What you and others have posted here just further confirms what I mean. What you have attached is not detailed enough and isn't even present on a build page. Also, it never fails to have someone like you on a forum always with a very predictable "just google it" response all while missing the intended message. Thanks, duly noted.

It was pretty clearly defined in the Advanced tech package imo. The online builder says it all.

There is no "Advanced Tech package" there is an Advanced Towing Package with Technology Package. No, the online builder does not say it all, in order to learn about features of the ACC, park assist, co-pilot 360 etc. for the model and trim you are building... you would have to leave the page, look it up somewhere else then flip flop back and forth trying to compare what the Ranger has available plus what's not available. Trying to do this across other models and trims, navigating the different naming systems within Ford and other automakers is annoying as hell. Also, for example when looking at a XLT or Lariat, under packages it will say "includes all XL/XLT standard features plus..." you would have to leave the page go look it up and compare.... I'm just saying there are better ways to do this to avoid confusion.

Ranger has lane centering. I’ve used it on a sixth gen Explorer rental and it’s pretty decent.

No, the Ranger does not have Lane Centering. The Explorer has Ford Co-pilot 360 Assist+ so yes it does have lane centering. The Ranger will just have basic Ford Co-pilot 360 with Lane Keeping system. Case and point guys.

 

[goalieThreeOne]

What you and others have posted here just further confirms what I mean. What you have attached is not detailed enough and isn't even present on a build page. Also, it never fails to have someone like you on a forum always with a very predictable "just google it" response all while missing the intended message. Thanks, duly noted.



There is no "Advanced Tech package" there is an Advanced Towing Package with Technology Package. No, the online builder does not say it all, in order to learn about features of the ACC, park assist, co-pilot 360 etc. for the model and trim you are building... you would have to leave the page, look it up somewhere else then flip flop back and forth trying to compare what the Ranger has available plus what's not available. Trying to do this across other models and trims, navigating the different naming systems within Ford and other automakers is annoying as hell. Also, for example when looking at a XLT or Lariat, under packages it will say "includes all XL/XLT standard features plus..." you would have to leave the page go look it up and compare.... I'm just saying there are better ways to do this to avoid confusion.



No, the Ranger does not have Lane Centering. The Explorer has Ford Co-pilot 360 Assist+ so yes it does have lane centering. The Ranger will just have basic Ford Co-pilot 360 with Lane Keeping system. Case and point guys.

Well, I’d agree with you but then we’d both be wrong. It does have lane centering

 

[Wags]

OK I have to ask, whats the difference between lane keeping and lane centering?

 

[Deleted member 6764]

No, the Ranger does not have Lane Centering. The Explorer has Ford Co-pilot 360 Assist+ so yes it does have lane centering. The Ranger will just have basic Ford Co-pilot 360 with Lane Keeping system. Case and point guys.

The Ford Ranger order guide says it has Lane Keeping System, which is Aid and/or Alert, (which it also mentions in the order guide), and is as described here: https://www.ford.com/technology/driver-assist-technology/lane-keeping-system/#:~:text=The system has three modes,or Aid mode, or both.

 

[craigc]

Seems Ford is quite vague on all the details. This one specifically mentions Lane centering (even mentions it twice). however, the ** that says "Late Availability" has me wondering what that means. Note that the info on this page is the same as when I first saw it in June, so unclear if it's all still 100% accurate or not. https://media.ford.com/content/dam/...2024 Ford Ranger Technical Specifications.pdf

Other things I've seen is state that Ford Co-Pilot 360 does not have adaptive crusise control, but Assist+ does, and we know the Ranger has adaptive cruise control. So I think they are just not being very responsible in calling the features by the exact name. (Maybe??) or purposely vague/confusing...

 

[Theodore Karadavis]

It appears the Australian next gen Rangers XLT trims and up all have (or have the option for) Intelligent ACC including Lane centering. I've noted this feature is conveniently missing from 2024 rangers here in the USA. All we get here is regular ACC with Lane keep assist which apparently sucks, ping pongs you around in the lane and isn't as good as lane centering. Idk I've never driven a car with either. From what I can tell, you need Ford Co-pilot 360 Assist (or Assist+?)for Lane centering which is unavailable on a Ranger but is available on the Maverick and Bronco Sport. This baffles me.

What gives Ford? I mean its bad enough you took the rear vents away. The reason I'm kind of bummed is I was hoping the Ranger would be compatible with a Comma 3 for a poor mans blue cruise autopilot set up. Comma 3 needs lane centering.

I know this has been brought up before a few months ago, someone had a question about the differences between Lane keep and centering. but to be clear lane centering is not an option for us here. In my opinion Ford does a HORRIBLE job clearly listing each feature on each package on each trim on their website.

USA 2024 Ranger Raptor
Ford CoPilot-360 ™ features* Lane Centering, Auto High Beams, BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert and Trailer Coverage, Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Rearview Camera, Intersection Assist, Active Park Assist 2.0, Evasive Steering Assist, Evasive Steering Assist, Reverse Braking Assist, Intersection Assist, Speed Sign Recognition, Post Collision Braking, Intelligent Speed Limiter, Forward Collision Warning, Reverse Brake Assist Off-Road* Terrain Management System™, Trail Control™, Drive Modes, Off-road screen with front camera view In-Cabin* SYNC®, SYNC® 4A, Apple CarPlay™ compatibility, Android Auto™ compatibility, navigation system, FordPass® Connect™ with 4G LTE Wi-Fi, SiriusXM® satellite/HD Radio™, B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen, standard 8-inch digital instrument cluster, available 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster, 360-Degree Camera General* Pro Trailer Backup Assist, integrated trailer brake controller, Zone Lighting, Lane Centering, Wireless phone charging, 400W inverter, USB A and USB C charging, Trailer Navigation, Trailer Reverse Guidance, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go, Forward and Reverse Sensing Systems, Intelligent Access with push-button start, Remote Start System, LED headlamps, LED taillamps, SecuriCode™ keyless entry keypad, wiper-activated headlamps, windshield wiper de-icer, rain-sensing wipers and trailer sway control For editorial use only. Information correct at time of publication. *Standard and available features based on model and option packages. Check media.ford.com for update

 

[tbalt14]

Highlighted area at end show lane centering.
I think it's only on the Lariat and Raptor because comes with the Adaptive cruise and speed sign recognition.

 

[Ivan Baez]

It appears the Australian next gen Rangers XLT trims and up all have (or have the option for) Intelligent ACC including Lane centering. I've noted this feature is conveniently missing from 2024 rangers here in the USA. All we get here is regular ACC with Lane keep assist which apparently sucks, ping pongs you around in the lane and isn't as good as lane centering. Idk I've never driven a car with either. From what I can tell, you need Ford Co-pilot 360 Assist (or Assist+?)for Lane centering which is unavailable on a Ranger but is available on the Maverick and Bronco Sport. This baffles me.

What gives Ford? I mean its bad enough you took the rear vents away. The reason I'm kind of bummed is I was hoping the Ranger would be compatible with a Comma 3 for a poor mans blue cruise autopilot set up. Comma 3 needs lane centering.

I know this has been brought up before a few months ago, someone had a question about the differences between Lane keep and centering. but to be clear lane centering is not an option for us here. In my opinion Ford does a HORRIBLE job clearly listing each feature on each package on each trim on their website.

you are not missing much with that, it is in fact annoying because you cannot turn it off.

In other vehicles I had it was nice when doing long trips, but you could turn it off permanently if you wanted.

In the case of the ranger you can turn off the line centering funtion, but the warning always stays on, all you can do is reduce it a little bit, but the steering wheel vibrates every time you change lanes or take a curve crossing the lanes if your signal light is not on.

 

[ThickGatorade]

No, the Ranger does not have Lane Centering. The Explorer has Ford Co-pilot 360 Assist+ so yes it does have lane centering. The Ranger will just have basic Ford Co-pilot 360 with Lane Keeping system. Case and point guys.

It does. I’ve used it many times during development. It’s not a secret feature they are sneakily omitting unless something has changed in the last two months. For XLT this would require the $1,560 Technology Package.

Stop & Go is paired with Lane Centering, it cannot be excluded as far as I’ve been aware working with people in ADAS. Yes Ford marketing is absolutely god awful with wording and language. They are working towards a goal on reducing overwhelming descriptions and long winded words. It’ll get even more vague eventually when they continue to condense technology into one umbrella word.

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