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New split-view camera debuts on new Ford Edge and Explorer in the
United States and China, helping customers see obstacles coming around
corners
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Next Ford Super Duty to feature the company’s most advanced camera
technology yet –up to seven cameras and all-new digital
architecture – helping customers see more angles around a truck and
trailer than ever before
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Ford plans to make rear-view cameras standard on all its North
American light passenger vehicles by 2018 and front cameras available
on a majority of its vehicles globally by volume by 2020
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Ford is introducing new vehicle camera technology that can help see
around corners even when drivers cannot, aiding in reducing driver
stress and potentially averting accidents.
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The new available split-view camera feature helps drivers see traffic
and obstacles that enter the vehicle’s path from the side by displaying
a 180-degree view of the area in front of or behind a vehicle. It is the
latest example of how Ford is using camera technology to help make
driving easier.
Split view uses real-time video feeds from 1-megapixel wide-angle lens
cameras in the grille and tailgate. A tri-panel display in the 8-inch
screen helps customers understand quickly whether an obstacle is coming
from either side or straight on. Split view is activated at the touch of
a button and automatically shuts off when vehicle speed reaches 6.2 mph
(10 kph).
Ford introduced split view on the 2015 Ford Edge and 2016 Explorer in
the United States and China. Front split view is offered on Edge. Front
and rear split view comes standard in the United States on the 2016
Explorer Limited on sale now and Explorer Platinum, on sale soon. Front
split view is coming to the all-new Ford S-MAX and Galaxy in Europe,
available to order now. Split view will be offered on nearly all Ford
SUVs globally by 2020.
A tiny telescopic jet washer keeps the front camera clean on every
vehicle with split view. Explorer also incorporates a washer for the
rear camera.
More cameras rolling out across Ford lineup
Ford plans to make rear-view cameras standard on all of its North
American light passenger vehicles by 2018 – and front cameras available
on a majority of its vehicles globally by volume by 2020 – meaning the
company plans to put more than 2 million new cameras a year on the road.
Ford introduced rear-view cameras in the 2007 Expedition and now offers
an available backup camera in every Ford car, SUV and light truck in
North America. Backup cameras are standard in Focus, Fusion, Explorer,
Escape, Edge and Mustang.
Next Super Duty to feature Ford’s most advanced camera tech yet
Ford announced today the next Ford Super Duty will offer the company’s
most advanced camera technology, helping with lane-keeping assistance
and enabling customers to see more angles around a truck and trailer
than ever before.
The next Super Duty is featuring up to seven cameras and all-new digital
architecture, making Ford an industry leader in advanced camera
technology and helping customers better maneuver alone and in tight
spots.
The 2016 F-150 has up to five cameras available, the most of any vehicle
in the Ford lineup. Four cameras in F-150 are mounted in the outside
mirrors, and rear and front of the vehicle to enable a 360-degree view
and backup view functions.
A forward-looking camera mounted behind the rearview mirror is used to
activate auto high beams and lane-keeping assist, which looks for lane
deviations. The driver never sees the image from this camera, but the
vehicle’s computer uses the visual signal to operate the rest of the
system.
Camera technology also is a key enabler in Pro Trailer Backup Assist
available on the 2016 F-150, which helps a customer steer the trailer
with a control knob while the truck steers its wheels.
Dynamic Hitch Assist is another F-150 feature that uses cameras. It
provides a center sight line in the display that helps the driver
properly line up the truck to the trailer to hitch up.
Ford cameras are tested under extreme conditions – beyond what they will
endure during a typical vehicle lifetime. Each camera component is
subjected to more than 1,000 hours of testing to make sure it can
withstand temperature changes, humidity, dust, salt and more. Ford
engineers also immerse cameras to confirm the casing does not let water
leak in.
Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the
driver’s attention, judgment and need to control the vehicle.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford
Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in
Dearborn, Michigan, manufactures or distributes automobiles across six
continents. With about 194,000 employees and 66 plants worldwide, the
company’s automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company
provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more
information regarding Ford and its products worldwide, please visit www.corporate.ford.com.
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