Ford’s Active Park Assist 2.0 Features and Tech

Parking can be a challenge, especially when you’re trying to get into a tight spot or drive a large vehicle. Modern driver-assistance technology can address this issue. Ford’s Active Park Assist 2.0 makes any type of parking easy and quick. In this article, our team at Planet Ford Dallas explores the features and capabilities of this system and how it can make your life easier.

Introduction to Ford’s Active Park Assist 2.0

Ford’s Active Park Assist 2.0 is an advanced driver-assistance system that makes parking as easy as possible. It scans your area for suitable parking spots for your vehicle. It then automatically uses the acceleration, brake, and steering to maneuver your Ford into the available parking space.

Ford launched the original Active Parking Assist feature in 2010. The Enhanced Active Parking Assist system extended the original system’s functionality. It also helped to exit tight parallel parking spots and assisted with reverse parallel parking.

Key Features of Ford’s Active Park Assist 2.0

Some of the most important features of Ford’s Active Park Assist 2.0 system include the following:

• Automatic parking space detection: This system uses sensors to measure the spaces around you as you drive and detects the ones that fit.
• Full hands-free operation: Ford’s Active Park Assist 2.0 is completely hands-free, using 12 sensors and four cameras to maneuver you into any appropriately sized parking space. Acceleration, gear shifting, steering, and braking are entirely autonomous.
• Park out feature: Ford’s Active Park Assist 2.0 can also help you exit tight parallel parking spaces at the touch of a button.
• Pause and cancel features: The system only works while you press the dedicated button. You can simply take your finger off the button if you want it to pause, or shift the vehicle into neutral or move the steering wheel to cancel the process.
• Multiple parking methods: You can use Ford’s Active Park Assist 2.0 for both parallel and perpendicular parking.

How Ford’s Active Park Assist 2.0 Operates

Ford’s Active Park Assist 2.0 uses various sensors, cameras, and computers to find appropriate parking spaces and steer your Ford into them.

Activation

When you press the Active Park Assist button, the system starts to scan the surrounding area for suitable parking locations on the passenger side of the vehicle by default. If you want spots on the other side, you can do that by activating the turn signal. It works at speeds below 22 mph and uses 12 sensors and four cameras to identify suitable parking spots.

Automated Parking

Once you’ve stopped near a suitable parking location, keeping the Active Park Assist button depressed will allow your Ford to park itself. It will control all aspects of the operation. You only need to sit back and check your surroundings for any unexpected situations that may require you to take over control.

Step-By-Step Operation Guide

The following steps will ensure successful parking using Ford’s Active Park Assist 2.0:

1. Press the Active Park Assist button.
2. Use your touch-screen display to select between parallel park in, perpendicular park, or parallel park out, depending on your goal.
3. Press the Active Park Assist button again to start looking for spots.
4. Drive your Ford about three feet away from other parked vehicles while it looks for a suitable space. When it does, it will notify you with a tone and a message on your screen.
5. Stop near the parking spot and press the brake pedal.
6. Release the Ford’s steering wheel and shift into neutral.
7. Hold the Active Park Assist button, release the brake pedal, and allow Ford’s Active Park Assist 2.0 to park your car.
8. Turn off your vehicle once it’s safely in the parking spot.

Vehicle Compatibility and Availability

Ford’s Active Park Assist 2.0 is compatible with most Ford models and trims from the 2020 model year onward. These include SUVs such as the Escape and Explorer, as well as the Ford F-150, which greatly benefits from such a system due to its imposing size. Since some models only include the system on specific trims, you should check before buying a used Ford.

FAQ and Additional Resources

Here are some answers to some of the questions you may have regarding Ford’s Active Park Assist 2.0.

Does the System Work in Very Tight Parking Spots?

Ford’s Active Park Assist 2.0 needs a space that’s at least 1.2 times the length of the width of your vehicle. Other limitations include any parking space that isn’t parallel or perpendicular, such as angled spaces.

Does It Work in Any Weather?

While the system does work in bad weather, certain conditions can affect its performance. Snow, ice, and mud can cover its sensors and cameras, making it difficult or impossible for the system to scan potential parking spaces and calculate distances.

Should You Rely on It All the Time?

If you’re good at parking your vehicle, you may not use the Active Park Assist 2.0 too often. You may find it useful occasionally, such as when trying to determine the suitability of a parking space.

Experience Ford’s Active Park Assist 2.0 at Planet Ford Dallas

Automated parking is just one of many innovative tech features on Ford vehicles. If you’re in Dallas, Texas, we invite you to visit Planet Ford Dallas to experience these technologies firsthand. Our friendly team will answer any questions you may have. Contact us  today to schedule a visit or drop by at your convenience.