ClaveMan Posted December 11, 2016 at 02:14 AM Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 at 02:14 AM This sounds like its too good to be true. Does this really work? Anyone tried it in a traffic jam? Ford Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-GoWhen Fusion is in cruise mode, a radar sensor detects slowing traffic ahead and can automatically brake and accelerate to keep you moving with the pace of traffic10. With the addition of stop-and-go, the feature can bring your vehicle to a complete stop in stopped traffic and restart it as traffic begins to move. I have been shopping around based on safety features and driver assist technologies. The Fusion Titanium and Platinum blow everything else away (even other Ford's I looked at do not have "Stop-and-Go" nor the ability to stop the car (if you don't). It's mind boggling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric4539 Posted December 11, 2016 at 02:25 AM Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 at 02:25 AM From 2017 Fusions with Adaptive Cruise Control have the stop and go function so using ACC during stop and go traffic would be terrific. Just like a Tesla! If Ford was like Tesla, I would think they could update the prior model years with stop and go that have ACC. But apparently not. In my opinion, Ford's Driver Assist options are actually really good. jeff_h 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaveMan Posted December 11, 2016 at 07:57 PM Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 at 07:57 PM I would love to hear from someone who actually sat in a traffic jam and it helped them. I hate traffic jams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinkcooper Posted December 16, 2016 at 07:39 PM Report Share Posted December 16, 2016 at 07:39 PM Here you go - Stop and Go, recorded in real time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boston_Pilot Posted January 4, 2017 at 04:22 AM Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 at 04:22 AM This sounds like its too good to be true. Does this really work? Anyone tried it in a traffic jam? Ford Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-GoWhen Fusion is in cruise mode, a radar sensor detects slowing traffic ahead and can automatically brake and accelerate to keep you moving with the pace of traffic10. With the addition of stop-and-go, the feature can bring your vehicle to a complete stop in stopped traffic and restart it as traffic begins to move. I have been shopping around based on safety features and driver assist technologies. The Fusion Titanium and Platinum blow everything else away (even other Ford's I looked at do not have "Stop-and-Go" nor the ability to stop the car (if you don't). It's mind boggling.Works like a champ, test. Drive one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazer Posted January 15, 2017 at 05:13 PM Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 at 05:13 PM Thanks for the video, thinkcooper. I don't see the "ECO" indicator on the car icon, so is the ACC with stop and go acting more aggressive? Wonder what its brake scores are like. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boston_Pilot Posted January 17, 2017 at 03:15 AM Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 at 03:15 AM I would love to hear from someone who actually sat in a traffic jam and it helped them. I hate traffic jams.There's a YouTube video that shows exactly what you're asking. Me personally, love it. It will take you to a complete stop AND start again (under 3 seconds stopped) and even at that a tap on the accelerator, or,the resume button....starts it all up again....Lane Assist, you can keep that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaveMan Posted February 12, 2017 at 02:23 AM Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 at 02:23 AM Just to follow up.. I did get a Fusion with the Ford ACC with Stop-and Go (2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid Platinum). I LOVE the Stop and Go feature. Yes.. it is unnerving the first few times, but combined with the adaptive cruise, my 55 mile, twice a day commute across the metro area (St. Louis), is relatively stress free. The "sling shot" effect is the best. thinkcoopers outcome is killing me however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdntblu Posted May 21, 2018 at 09:57 PM Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 at 09:57 PM I have this on my 2018 and it works great. With regards to the one person asking about ECO, that turns on after about 20mph I believe. So it doesn't speed ahead really fast to then have to come to a complete stop again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj2me Posted May 21, 2018 at 11:18 PM Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 at 11:18 PM Anyone know the brake light behavior, if any, of ACC w/ stop and go? Ditto for putting into low gear. Ditto for ACC at highway speeds when a car suddenly pulls in front of you and your car quickly slows down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazer Posted May 21, 2018 at 11:27 PM Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 at 11:27 PM ACC will put the brake lights on when slowing down significantly. L will not. jj2me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj2me Posted May 21, 2018 at 11:56 PM Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 at 11:56 PM (edited) ACC will put the brake lights on when slowing down significantly. L will not.Thanks. That sounds like slow stop-and-go like in heavy stalled traffic won't put on the brake lights, which would be problematic. Edited May 21, 2018 at 11:59 PM by jj2me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdntblu Posted May 30, 2018 at 09:44 PM Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 at 09:44 PM Thanks. That sounds like slow stop-and-go like in heavy stalled traffic won't put on the brake lights, which would be problematic.My brake lights come on all the time in heavy stalled traffic, every time it moves forward and then stops they come on. I've seen the reflection in the bumper of the car behind me. jj2me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj2me Posted May 30, 2018 at 11:25 PM Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 at 11:25 PM My brake lights come on all the time in heavy stalled traffic, every time it moves forward and then stops they come on. I've seen the reflection in the bumper of the car behind me. Thanks much. I never thought of watching the reflection, I'll try that next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliEnergi Posted January 10, 2019 at 12:56 AM Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 at 12:56 AM Does the 2017 and on still have the delayed reaction if a car in front changes in or out of the lane? I'm new to ACC, but this delay still makes me nervous, especially if they are going considerably slower than I. I know I need to trust it and I want to, old habits are hard to break though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphy Posted January 10, 2019 at 10:54 AM Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 at 10:54 AM If what is happening doesn't feel right, take over. You are supposed to be in control of the car no matter what driver assists are available. A car crossing in front of you is not seen at all by the MobilEye chip in my 2013. A car that is in front of you and already stopped may not be seen in time, if at all, to stop before hitting it. Don't waste precious stopping time waiting for the car to figure it out because by the time it does it may be too late. Rule of thumb: If a car has a steering wheel and a brake pedal, it is NOT a self driving car. jj2me, Gkinla, Timewellspent and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4cylinder Posted February 25, 2019 at 05:47 PM Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 at 05:47 PM (edited) Does the 2017 and on still have the delayed reaction if a car in front changes in or out of the lane? I'm new to ACC, but this delay still makes me nervous, especially if they are going considerably slower than I. I know I need to trust it and I want to, old habits are hard to break though. I've had my Energi slam on the brakes faster than I can move my foot when I get cut off in a dangerous fashion. However, if someone moves in front of me and they're still a "safe" distance ahead (i.e at least one car length), my Energi does take longer than I'd like to slow down in order to maintain its following distance (which I set to 4 bars). As murphy said, this tech, while useful, is not meant to substitute for the driver, so stay alert :) I can't wait for the day self driving taxis become the norm, but until then I will strive to stay alert, and see these driver aids as just a safeguard against potential fatigue. Edited February 25, 2019 at 05:48 PM by 4cylinder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nplac Posted March 27, 2019 at 08:43 PM Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 at 08:43 PM (edited) I'm looking for a used Ford Fusion Energi 2017-2018 with ACC Stop and Go. However, it is unclear which trims have this feature. Do all 2017 and beyond Energi's that have ACC, also have the stop and go functionality? Edited March 27, 2019 at 08:44 PM by nplac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazer Posted March 27, 2019 at 11:02 PM Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 at 11:02 PM I'm looking for a used Ford Fusion Energi 2017-2018 with ACC Stop and Go. However, it is unclear which trims have this feature. Do all 2017 and beyond Energi's that have ACC, also have the stop and go functionality?2017 and 2018 models that have ACC include the stop and go functionality. ACC is only standard on the Platinum trim for those years. Came as an option on SE & Titanium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4cylinder Posted March 28, 2019 at 04:41 PM Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 at 04:41 PM (edited) I'm looking for a used Ford Fusion Energi 2017-2018 with ACC Stop and Go. However, it is unclear which trims have this feature. Do all 2017 and beyond Energi's that have ACC, also have the stop and go functionality? To add to wazer's answer, when you're looking at pictures of the used car, you can tell whether or not it has ACC by looking at the steering wheel switch. Fusions with ACC have a rocker switch on the lower left with two arrows: https://www.eurocarspreowned.com/imagetag/2645/20/l/Used-2017-Ford-Fusion-Platinum:-Heated-Seats,-Sunroof,-Heated-Steering-Wheel.jpg Fusions without ACC have this switch instead with the words RES and CNCL in place of the two arrows https://www.rochestermazda.com/inventoryphotos/5388/3fa6p0t98gr156075/ip/19.jpg?height=400 It's often the case that the Autotrader or Truecar listing incorrectly reports the options, saying that the car has ACC when it doesn't, or not specifying the existence of ACC when the car most definitely has it. The car I bought also failed to mention that the ACC exists on its TrueCar listing. Edited March 28, 2019 at 04:43 PM by 4cylinder jsamp and jj2me 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nplac Posted March 31, 2019 at 11:22 PM Report Share Posted March 31, 2019 at 11:22 PM To add to wazer's answer, when you're looking at pictures of the used car, you can tell whether or not it has ACC by looking at the steering wheel switch. Fusions with ACC have a rocker switch on the lower left with two arrows: https://www.eurocarspreowned.com/imagetag/2645/20/l/Used-2017-Ford-Fusion-Platinum:-Heated-Seats,-Sunroof,-Heated-Steering-Wheel.jpg Fusions without ACC have this switch instead with the words RES and CNCL in place of the two arrows https://www.rochestermazda.com/inventoryphotos/5388/3fa6p0t98gr156075/ip/19.jpg?height=400 It's often the case that the Autotrader or Truecar listing incorrectly reports the options, saying that the car has ACC when it doesn't, or not specifying the existence of ACC when the car most definitely has it. The car I bought also failed to mention that the ACC exists on its TrueCar listing.Thanks Wazer and 4cylinder ☺️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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