No front sensors? really?

[idaholion]

I just bought a new 2013 Ford Fusion Energi Titanium, found a lot of things I love about the vehicle, but a couple I don't care for. Bought what I thought was the top of the line system, the only thing it didn't have was active park assist.  none of the dealers had a car with that feature, and I didn't think it was an issue.  I do know how to park.    noticed that as I pulled in to my garage, there was no front sensor alarm to warn of things too close to the nose.  Come to find out, if you don't have the park assist package, you don't get front sensors.  The old Ford Escape Hybrid I traded in had front sensors, but not this "top of the line" car.  When I asked, I was told that the only way to get front sensors was to get the park assist package.  Seems like what should be a basic requirement on the newest cars, sensors all around.  I mean, my car has a sensor to warn me if I have anyone in my blind spot, a sensor/camera to tell me if I am too close to the car in front of me while on cruise, or if I am drifting out of my lane, but no front parking sensors?

[Kybuck]

You only have sensors that warn about your blindspot, tell you if you're too close to the car in front, or drifting out of your lane because they are options that your car was purchased with.  The front PARKING sensor is part of the PARK ASSIST package (seems relatively logical), which is an option that your car doesn't have.  Did you not notice the lack of these sensors during a test drive or walkaround of the vehicle?  

 

As someone with a more "base" Energi model without too many extra options, I'm personally glad I didn't have to pay for any sensors that I don't particularly want or need.  That's a big reason why I ended up with an SE instead of the Titanium, because it seemed every Titanium dealers ordered had all of these extra sensors which was an unnecessary cost for someone that doesn't want them.

[mmmhmmmm]

but no front parking sensors?

 

I agree. That seems like a cheapskate move on Ford's part.

 

If you haven't used the Park Assist feature you should test drive a car with it and check it out. I've found it very helpful and unsuspecting passengers freak out when you park with no hands!