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I have the XLT hybrid with lux and it comes with automatic braking but not adaptive cruise. Can I change the programing to allow for the adaptive cruise to work using Forscan?
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I have the XLT hybrid with lux and it comes with automatic braking but not adaptive cruise. Can I change the programing to allow for the adaptive cruise to work using Forscan?
If you want to get to your destination in the slowest possible time, use adaptive cruise; Me no Likey ;)
 

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If you want to get to your destination in the slowest possible time, use adaptive cruise; Me no Likey ;)
That makes no sense at all to me. How does adaptive cruise control slow you down in any way, much less make your speed the "slowest possible?"
 
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So now that I can see that adaptive cruise can be enabled has anyone ever been denied warranty because you programed it in?
 

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That makes no sense at all to me. How does adaptive cruise control slow you down in any way, much less make your speed the "slowest possible?"
If you approach someone going slow, it will slow you down. I prefer to pay attention, see who is going slow, and change lanes to avoid them without ever adjusting my speed. If you are on a busy highway and get stuck behind the slow poke, all the cars you've already passed will pass you up. Gotta go with the flow in the fast lane or you will get boxed out for miles. I've driven 300 miles without ever slowing down on the highway in Texas. Of course, I only utilize cruise control at 70 + mph. I also hate the lane assist feature that fights you when you want to change lanes. The new "self driving" cars may be cool, but I would never trust them. I'm sure some people love adaptive cruise, but I'm not one of them. I'll do the driving thankyou very much :)
 
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If you approach someone going slow, it will slow you down. I prefer to pay attention, see who is going slow, and change lanes to avoid them without ever adjusting my speed. If you are on a busy highway and get stuck behind the slow poke, all the cars you've already passed will pass you up. Gotta go with the flow in the fast lane or you will get boxed out for miles. I've driven 300 miles without ever slowing down on the highway in Texas. Of course, I only utilize cruise control at 70 + mph. I also hate the lane assist feature that fights you when you want to change lanes. The new "self driving" cars may be cool, but I would never trust them. I'm sure some people love adaptive cruise, but I'm not one of them. I'll do the driving thankyou very much :)
With all due respect I didn't start the thread to debate auto cruise.

I personally want it and I'm glad there is a way to have it.
 

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If you approach someone going slow, it will slow you down. I prefer to pay attention, see who is going slow, and change lanes to avoid them without ever adjusting my speed.
What makes you believe that you can't use adaptive cruise control and pay attention at the same time? I know that I can do both simultaneously, and have been doing so for many years now. All ACC does is keep you at a consistent speed (that you can set), and well off the back bumper of any car in front of you. And If I'm driving along using ACC and see a slowpoke ahead of me, I simply change lanes and pass them. Same as you. And I also get to my destination just as fast as you do.
 
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If you approach someone going slow, it will slow you down. I prefer to pay attention, see who is going slow, and change lanes to avoid them without ever adjusting my speed. If you are on a busy highway and get stuck behind the slow poke, all the cars you've already passed will pass you up. Gotta go with the flow in the fast lane or you will get boxed out for miles. I've driven 300 miles without ever slowing down on the highway in Texas. Of course, I only utilize cruise control at 70 + mph. I also hate the lane assist feature that fights you when you want to change lanes. The new "self driving" cars may be cool, but I would never trust them. I'm sure some people love adaptive cruise, but I'm not one of them. I'll do the driving thankyou very much :)
well DUH…cause if you DON’T slow down or change lanes you’ll rear end them and the fault is all yours!!! And regarding the ‘lane assist’, if you use your turn signal when changing lanes like you’re supposed to, there is absolutely no resistance… 🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️
 

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So now that I can see that adaptive cruise can be enabled has anyone ever been denied warranty because you programed it in?
I have never heard of that, no. They cannot just void your whole warranty without causation.

However, if you started having problems with self-installed ACC, I would not expect Ford dealerships to be of any help. Also you'll want to be mindful of the current recall and anything else that reflashes your ECU & TCM. If that's done you will lose your ACC programming and have to redo it with Forscan.
 
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I have never heard of that, no. They cannot just void your whole warranty without causation.

However, if you started having problems with self-installed ACC, I would not expect Ford dealerships to be of any help. Also you'll want to be mindful of the current recall and anything else that reflashes your ECU & TCM. If that's done you will lose your ACC programming and have to redo it with Forscan.
Well I've decided to not proceed. With the additional hardware that has to be purchased which I estimate around $1500 then the work requires removing the front bumper cover and grill its just not worth all the work for the ACC. I understand that it won't effect the rest of the warranty but my fear is that any time you program a module it will leave a water mark. This could possible effect your warranty for other electrical issues you may have even though it's not related to the ACC install.
 

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Yep, plus if you are in a serious crash with self-installed ACC that might change your liability. Or if you leave it working and sell the vehicle to someone else, and they crash.
 

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That makes no sense at all to me. How does adaptive cruise control slow you down in any way, much less make your speed the "slowest possible?"
Probably because he cannot accelerate at will, while in between cars or he can accelerate when he is not trailing a vehicle.
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