Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) is an advanced safety feature available on Ford trucks and SUVs at Schicker Ford in St. Louis. It uses a combination of sensors and cameras to scan the roadway ahead and detect potential collision risks with vehicles, pedestrians, or other obstacles. If a possible collision is detected, the system provides audible and visual warnings to the driver, and if the driver does not respond in time, the system can automatically apply the brakes to help reduce the severity or prevent some frontal collisions.

Key features and functionalities of Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking include:

• Forward Collision Warning: The system warns the driver of a potential frontal collision with a red light-emitting diode (LED) warning bar displayed on the windshield or cluster, along with an audible warning tone that mutes the audio system. There are three sensitivity settings, allowing drivers to choose the level of warning aggressiveness.
• Dynamic Brake Support: This feature assists the driver in reducing collision speed by precharging the braking system. If a collision risk is detected, the system precharges the brakes and lowers the emergency brake-assist threshold, enabling quicker braking response.
• Pedestrian Detection: The system uses information from a windshield-mounted camera and radar located near the front bumper to detect pedestrians in or near the road ahead. If a collision risk with a pedestrian is detected, the system provides a warning to the driver. If the driver does not respond in time, the system can automatically apply up to full braking force to help avoid or mitigate the impact with the pedestrian.
• Database of Pedestrian Shapes: The system can distinguish between people and common roadside scenery or objects by checking the pedestrian information against a database of pedestrian shapes. This helps reduce false warnings and ensures accurate detection of pedestrians.
• Full Braking Application: If the driver does not respond to the warnings and a collision remains imminent, the system can automatically apply the brakes and reduce the vehicle's speed to help minimize the severity of the collision.

Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking is an essential safety feature that helps mitigate the risk of frontal collisions and improve overall safety on the road. However, drivers should remain attentive and actively engage in safe driving practices, as the system is not a substitute for careful driving and situational awareness.