To help prevent them, Ford introduced the special Active City Stop system in selected vehicles. It prevents collisions at lower speeds.
All it takes is a moment of inattention to hit a car stopped ahead, especially in a slowly moving traffic jam. The Active City Stop system is designed to prevent such situations, while together with the Pedestrian Detection function it also enables the rapid detection of pedestrians who may appear in front of the bonnet when crossing the road carelessly.
How does Active City Stop work?
The Active City Stop system automatically brakes the vehicle when it detects a risk of colliding with the vehicle ahead. The system operates at low speeds of up to 50 kilometres per hour, which makes it particularly useful in urban traffic.
This function was recognised by Euro NCAP, and thanks to it, the 2013 Ford Focus received an award in the field of advanced safety systems.
The Active City Stop system uses special sensors located in the car’s body, as well as a front camera and radar. In this way, the system continuously monitors the area in front of the car. If there is a risk of collision—for example, if the vehicle ahead brakes sharply or stops, or a pedestrian enters the road—the system signals the obstacle with an audible and visual alert. If the driver does not react in time, immediate automatic braking follows.
Where is the Active City Stop system installed?
Most Ford cars today have the Active City Stop system with the Pedestrian Detection function, including the new Ford Focus, which also offers its users other additional safety features, including the Active Breaking function, which operates at higher speeds, and a semi-automatic assistant for perpendicular and parallel parking.
More information about Ford cars can be found on the brand’s and dealers’ websites.