2021 Ford Ranger Owners Manual - Cruise Control

Cruise Control

Cruise control lets you maintain a set speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. You can use cruise control when your vehicle speed is greater than 20 mph (30 km/h).

Note: The system cancels if your vehicle speed drops below 10 mph (16 km/h) under the set speed when driving uphill.

The cruise controls are on the steering wheel. See Cruise Control (page 73).

Press ON.

The indicator appears in the information display.

Drive to the speed you prefer.

Press to set the current speed.

Press to set the current speed.

Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

Note: The indicator changes color.

Press and release to increase the set speed in small increments.

Press and release to decrease the set speed in small increments.

Press and hold either button to accelerate or decelerate, respectively. Release the button when you reach the speed you prefer.

Press the accelerator or brake pedal until you reach the speed you prefer. Press either button.

Note: If you accelerate by pressing only the accelerator pedal, the set speed does not change. When you release the accelerator pedal, your vehicle returns to the speed that you previously set.

Press the button, or tap the brake pedal to cancel the set speed.

Note: The system remembers the set speed.

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Press to resume the set speed.

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

Note: You erase the set speed when you switch the system off.

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The system adjusts your vehicle speed to maintain the set gap between you and the vehicle in front of you in the same lane.

You can select four gap settings.

The system uses a radar sensor that projects a beam directly in front of your vehicle.

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

The adaptive cruise controls are on the steering wheel.

Press and release the button.

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

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Drive to the speed you prefer.

Press and release either button.

Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

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A vehicle graphic 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 information display.

Note: When you are following a vehicle and you switch on a direction indicator, adaptive cruise control may provide a small temporary acceleration to help you pass.

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

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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 a preset gap distance. A vehicle graphic illuminates in the instrument cluster.

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.

• Your vehicle speed falls below 12 mph (20 km/h).

• You set a new gap distance.

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

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.

You can decrease or increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front by pressing the gap control.

Press and release to decrease the gap distance.

Press and release to increase the gap distance.

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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.

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

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

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

When you override the system, the green indicator light illuminates and the vehicle image does not appear in the information 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.

Press and release to increase the set speed in small increments.

Press and release to decrease the set speed in small increments.

Press and hold either button to change the set speed in large increments. Release the button when you reach the speed you prefer.

Press the accelerator or brake pedal until you reach the speed you prefer. Press either button.

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

Press and release the button or tap the brake pedal.

The set speed does not erase.

Press and release 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 resume if you are aware of the set speed and intend to return to it.

The system is not functional at vehicle speeds below 12 mph (20 km/h). The information display indicates low engine speed, an audible alarm sounds and the automatic braking releases if the vehicle drops below this speed.

Automatic cancellation can also occur when:

• The tires lose traction.

• You apply the parking brake.

Note: If the engine speed drops too low, an audible warning sounds and a message appears in the information display.

Automatic braking releases.

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

Select a lower gear during prolonged downhill driving on steep slopes, such as mountainous areas, when the system is active. In such situations, the system needs additional engine braking to reduce the load on the vehicle’s regular brake system to prevent the brakes from overheating.

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

Note: You erase the set speed and gap setting when you switch the system off.

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 graphic does not illuminate if the system does not detect a vehicle in front of you.

Detection issues can occur:

When driving on a different line than the vehicle in front.

With vehicles that edge into your lane. The system can only detect these vehicles once they move fully into your lane.

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 brake late or unexpectedly. You should stay alert and take action when necessary.

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.

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Optimal system performance requires a clear view of the road by the

windshield-mounted camera.

Optimal performance may not occur if:

• The camera is blocked.

• There is poor visibility or lighting conditions.

• There are bad weather conditions.

Conditions that can cause the system to deactivate or prevent the system from activating when requested include:

• A blocked sensor.

• High brake temperature.

• A failure in the system or a related system.

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A message displays if something obstructs the radar signals from the sensor. The sensor is in the lower grille. The system cannot detect a vehicle ahead and does not function when something blocks the sensor.

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

Keep the front of your vehicle free of dirt, metal badges or objects. Vehicle front protectors and aftermarket lights may also block the sensor.

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Due to the nature of radar technology, it is possible to get a blockage warning with no actual block. A false blocked condition either self clears, or clears after you restart your vehicle.

The cruise control indicator light replaces the adaptive cruise control indicator light 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 set speed.

You can change from adaptive cruise control to normal cruise control through the information display.

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