Looking to buy a 2019 F350 Lariat that I will be using primarily for RV towing. Sent my Build It specs to my dealer and he found a truck that basically has what I want accept it does not have adaptive cruise-collision avoidance. Not sure why a dealer would order a truck without that option but wonder if those that have adaptive cruise-collison avoidance find it helpful. Would you buy a truck with out it. I have an F150 now that I tow a travel trailer with. I find that I only use cruise control about 25% of the time. I guess I might use it more with the adaptive feature. I like the idea of the collision avoidance but when I test drove a truck today with adaptive cruise-collision avoidance I did not sense the collision avoidance engaging when I came up pretty fast on a car in front of me on an exit ramp. Did want to crash the test drive truck so maybe I didn't give it time to put the brakes on or throw the red warning lights up on the windshield.

So tryiing to decide if I want to order the truck I want and get the adaptive cruise-collision avoidance or take the truck they located without it. The located truck also has the $1495 powermoon roof that I don't really feel like I need. My F150 has a moonroof and I almost always drive with the shade closed. I also have a $3,000 PCO that expires 4/1/2019 thanks to the helpful folks on this forum and sales rep wasn't sure it would still be good on an ordered truck but was going to call and confirm with Ford.

Thanks for your input.

 

I just bought my 2018 F450 Platinum about 8 months ago. Firest vehicle I ever had with the ACC and CA. After having them I would not want another vehicle witout them. The safety of haveing yourself AND the truck look out for problems is nice.
if I had this truck a few years ago it might have prevented a minor accident in stop and go traffic.
the 360 camera is another option I wouldnt want to give up either.
So much safer to know you have no blind spots is a tight area, or where kids are present.

 

Just the the Cameras, the Adaptive Cruise Control is a wonderful thing ..

 

 

The adaptive cruise is absolutely awesome. It takes so much stress out of driving on the interstate/highways.
The collision avoidance is kind of nice, but I could live without it. It does warn you about things behind you as well, like cross traffic backing out of a parking spot. *very* handy if your backup camera is dirty and you can't quite see the edges.

 

Order what you want. The wait is worth it.

 

 

 

The cross traffic alert is part of the blind spot monitoring, not the Collision avoidance.
Collision avoidance is forward looking only. Interestingly, will not work if a vehicle is coming at you in the same lane,

From the owners manual

COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM (If Equipped) Principle Of Operation (If Equipped) WARNINGS This system is an extra driving aid. It does not replace your attention and judgment, or the need to apply the brakes. This system does NOT automatically brake your vehicle. If you fail to press the brake pedal when necessary, you may collide with another vehicle. The collision warning system with brake support cannot help prevent all collisions. Do not rely on this system to replace your judgment and the need to maintain correct distance and speed. Note:The system does not detect, warn or respond to potential collisions with vehicles to the rear or sides of your vehicle. Note:The collision warning system is active at speeds above approximately 5 mph (8 km/h). Note:The collision warning system will be unavailable if you disable the electronic stability control. See Using Stability Control (page 231).
The system alerts you of certain collision risks. The system's sensor detects your vehicle's rapid approach to other vehicles traveling in the same direction as your vehicle.
When your vehicle rapidly approaches another vehicle, a red warning light flashes and a tone sounds. The brake support system assists you in reducing any collision speed by pre-charging the brakes. If the risk of collision continues to increases after the audio-visual warning, the brake support prepares the brake system for rapid braking. The system does not automatically activate the brakes, but if the brake pedal is pressed even lightly, the brakes apply full stopping power. Using the Collision Warning System WARNING The collision warning system’s brake support reduces collision speed only if you brake your vehicle before any collision. As in any typical braking situation, you must press your brake pedal.
You can use your information display control to adjust the collision warning system's sensitivity or to turn the system On or Off. Your vehicle will remember these settings across key cycles. You may change the collision warning system sensitivity to any one of three possible settings. See General Information (page 113).

Note:It is recommended that you turn the collision warning system off if a snow plow or similar object is installed in such a way that it may block the radar sensor. Your vehicle will remember the selected setting across key cycles. Note:When possible, the manufacturer recommends using the highest sensitivity setting. If warnings are too frequent, you can reduce your system's sensitivity. Reduced sensitivity causes fewer and later system warnings. See General Information (page 113).
Blocked Sensors
If a blocked sensor message appears in the information display, dirt, water, or an object is blocking the sensor. The sensor is located behind a cover near the driver side of the lower grille. If anything blocks the sensor, your vehicle cannot see through the sensor, and the collision warning system will not work. Possible causes for the blocked sensor message and corrective actions are listed below.
ActionCause Clean the radar sensor cover or remove the obstruction The radar sensor cover in the grille is dirty or obstructed Wait a short time. The radar may take several minutes to reset after you remove the obstruction The surface of the radar sensor cover is clean but the message remains in the display The collision warning system is temporarily disabled. Shortly after weather conditions improve, the collision warning system automatically reactivates Heavy rain, spray, snow or fog in the air interferes with the radar signals The collision warning system is temporarily disabled. Shortly after weather conditions improve, the collision warning system automatically reactivates Swirling water, snow or ice on the road surface interferes with the radar signals

System Limitations WARNING The collision warning system’s brake support only reduces collision speed if you first apply your brakes. You must brake as you would in any typical braking situation.
Due to the nature of radar technology, there may be certain instances where vehicles do not provide a collision warning. These include: • Stationary vehicles or vehicles moving below 6 mph (10 km/h). • Pedestrians or objects in the roadway. • Oncoming vehicles in the same lane. • Severe weather conditions (see blocked sensor section). • Debris build-up on the grille near the headlamps (see blocked sensor section). • Small distance to vehicle ahead. • Large steering wheel and pedal movements (very active driving style). Damage to the front end of your vehicle may alter the radar sensor's coverage area. This may result in missed or false collision warnings. Have an authorized dealer check your radar sensor for proper coverage and operation.

 

I am pretty sure my 19 KR will hit the brakes if it detects a collision ahead and you are at a certain distance.

 

get the collision avoidance. it has saved my *** twice. i also have the adaptive cruise control which is super nice and will not own another vehicle without it.

 

 

 

I don't really care about the pre collision warning, but the adaptive cruise is awesome. I use cruise control a lot more because I have it. No more on and off dealing with traffic.

 

Ordered a 65k xlt to not have as many nannys. Just a different view at it then most.