Majority of the CoPilot 360 action is based on the camera mounted looking forward thru the windshield right behind your rearview mirror. If you look at your windshield from the outside, you will see a sort of triangle shaped void behind your rearview mirror. I don't think it jumps to this level on the XLT, but I know Lariat level (maybe with Luxury required) also has a radar in the front grill that assists with some features.
I won't dispute that there may be some limitations but my experience is that the rear cross-traffic alerts work very, very well and are very sensitive. Usually I get the warning long before I see the vehicle.
When I was backing out of my driveway I didn't see my neighbor walking down the sidewalk. Until The driver's door was even with him on the sidewalk. It startled me. I have a tree in my front yard but I wouldn't think that would stop it from working.
As someone else said, the RCTA is not meant to detect pedestrians. I've had a lot of cars with the system and most of them have detected pedestrians, but it's not guaranteed and is specifically mentioned in the manual as a limitation.
Why do people keep walking toward or behind vehicles backing up especially the Maverick that has the beeping sound in reverse?
No nothing dealer-level so II guess a coincidence then? (I stand corrected) For sure, definitely different than new though, that's for certain.
I think all vehicles no matter what type of engine. Should beep when you back up.
