Park Assist in 2024's - Do You Use It

[ChronciallyChronic]

My '24 Lariat has Park Assist with the mechanical shifter, so I have to do the shifting. I'm 2 months in the Baltimore area (Mother recovering from MAJOR surgery) and parallel parking endemic here while pull in parking feels significantly narrower than it does in my native environment, Florida. I am using Park Assist on a daily basis for parallel parking into space just larger than the truck and am finding it works superbly, it places the truck about 4-6" from the curb and centers between the front and rear vehicle. I have also used for pull in parking, due to very small clearance parking lots, and "unparking" - again the system works superbly.

Ford pulled the Park Assist from the '25s, they say due to limited use by customers and cost savings. While I think this was a poor decision, considering the software for Park Assist is still on board as are the sensors and electric power steering so have to wonder how this is a cost savings, I am curious to see if others take advantage of this feature.

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[stemplar]

I wouldn’t presume to speak for the best and brightest, but as an owner of a ‘25 model I continue to be disappointed that this feature was eliminated. The least ford could do is be honest: they’re f%#*ing cheapskates and removed it to save a buck.

 

[CACTUSGREYFX4]

My Lariat has the e-shifter(short one) wonder why yours doesn't.

 

[fordtrks4ever]

To be honest I have not parallel parked in 10 yrs or so 99% parking lots.
I have it but may never use it.

 

[fordtrks4ever]

My Lariat has the e-shifter(short one) wonder why yours doesn't.

I will bet it is 2 WD which does not have the e-shifter.

 

[Cabose-1]

I dont use the parking assist features, or the back up trailer assist functions either. I can back up trailers and parallel park just well enough on my own thank you.
2024 xlt 4x2, advance tow, elocker

 

[ChronciallyChronic]

My Lariat has the e-shifter(short one) wonder why yours doesn't.

Mine is a 4x2 without the FX4 or tow package.

 

[Davko]

I’ve used park assist several times over the past year, mainly as a novelty to be honest. There really isn’t a lot of parallel parking in my community. It really is amazing how well it functions. Glad it’s there just in case I need it, but I wouldn’t lose any sleep if I didn’t have it.

 

[markal49]

I think my XLT has this. I don't often parallel park with the truck- if we go into the city we usually take my wife's little Honda. But I mistakenly hit the button the other day and was surprised to see that function come alive. I'll try it one of these days.

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