Collision Warning System Operation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The collision warning system works in conjunction with the adaptive cruise control system. During a possible collision event, the CCM commands:

the HUD to flash red warning Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs).
the IPC to activate a chime and commands.
the ACM to mute audio volume.

The collision warning system is activated when the vehicle is moving forward at a speed greater than 8 kmh (5 mph). The CCM determines the distance and relative speed of the vehicle that is in the path of travel, utilizing a radar sensor (integral to the CCM) to detect other vehicles that are moving in the same direction. If the CCM determines that a collision is possible, the CCM commands the HUD module Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) to flash and the IPC to chime.

The collision warning system and audible warning chime can be enabled and disabled through the message center display in the IPC. The system reverts to ON each ignition cycle. The HUD module and/or chime activates briefly to confirm the last setting.

The sensitivity of collision warning detection is changed in the message center display.

If a MyKey ® restricted key is in use, the MyKey ® turns on the collision warning and will not allow the MyKey ® user to disable the audio or visual collision warning system. However, the MyKey ® user is able to adjust the collision warning sensitivity.

When a system fault is detected with the collision warning system, the message COLLISION WARNING NOT AVAILABLE or COLLISION WARNING MALFUNCTION is displayed in the IPC message center.