2024 FORD F650/750 sensor

In these cases, the system may brake lateor unexpectedly. You should stay alert andtake action when necessary.
If something hits the front end of yourvehicle or damage occurs, theradar-sensing zone may change. This couldcause missed or false vehicle detection.
Optimal system performance requires aclear view of the road by thewindshield-mounted camera.
Optimal performance may not occur if:
•The camera is blocked.
•There is poor visibility or lightingconditions.
•There are bad weather conditions.
System Not Available
Conditions that can cause the system todeactivate or prevent the system fromactivating when requested include:
•A blocked sensor.
•High brake temperature.
•A failure in the system or a relatedsystem.
Blocked Sensor
A message displays if something obstructsthe radar signals from the sensor. Thesensor is in the lower grille. The systemcannot detect a vehicle ahead and doesnot function when something blocks thesensor.
Note:You cannot see the sensor. It isbehind a fascia panel.
Keep the front of your vehicle free of dirt,metal badges or objects. Vehicle frontprotectors and aftermarket lights may alsoblock the sensor.
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DRIVER ALERT (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING: You are responsible forcontrolling your vehicle at all times. Thesystem is designed to be an aid and doesnot relieve you of your responsibility todrive with due care and attention. Failureto follow this instruction could result inthe loss of control of your vehicle,personal injury or death.
WARNING: The system may notfunction if the sensor is blocked.
WARNING: Take regular restbreaks if you feel tired. Do not wait forthe system to warn you.
WARNING: Certain driving stylesmay result in the system warning youeven if you are not feeling tired.
WARNING: In cold and severeweather conditions the system may notfunction. Rain, snow and spray can alllimit sensor performance.
WARNING: The system will notoperate if the sensor cannot track theroad lane markings.
WARNING: If damage occurs in theimmediate area surrounding the sensor,have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
WARNING: The system may notcorrectly operate if your vehicle is fittedwith a suspension kit not approved byus.
Note:Keep the windshield free fromobstructions. For example, bird droppings,insects and snow or ice.
Note:If the camera is blocked or if thewindshield is damaged, the system may notfunction.
Note:The system remembers the lastsetting when you start your vehicle, unlessit detects a MyKey™.
Note:If enabled in the menu, the systemactivates at speeds above 40 mph(64 km/h).
The system monitors your driving behaviorusing various inputs including the frontcamera sensor.
If the system detects reduced drivingalertness below a certain threshold, thesystem alerts you using a tone and amessage in the information display.
Using Driver Alert
Switching the system on and off
You may switch the system on or offthrough the information display byselecting Settings, Driver Assist and thenDriver Alert in the menu. When activated,the system monitors your alertness levelbased upon your driving behavior in relationto the lane markings, and other factors.
System Warnings
Note: The system does not issue warningsbelow approximately 40 mph (64 km/h).
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The warning system uses two stages. Atfirst the system issues a temporary warningthat you need to take a rest. This messageonly appears for a short time. If the systemdetects further reduction in drivingalertness, another warning could be issuedwhich remains in the information displayfor a longer time. Press OK on the steeringwheel control to clear the warning. Whenactive the system runs in the backgroundand only issues a warning if required.
Resetting the System
You can reset the system by either:
•Switching the ignition off and on.
•Stopping the vehicle and then openingand closing the driver door.
LANE KEEPING SYSTEM (IF
EQUIPPED)
WARNING: You are responsible forcontrolling your vehicle at all times. Thesystem is designed to be an aid and doesnot relieve you of your responsibility todrive with due care and attention. Failureto follow this instruction could result inthe loss of control of your vehicle,personal injury or death.
WARNING: Always drive with duecare and attention when using andoperating the controls and features onyour vehicle.
WARNING: In cold and severeweather conditions the system may notfunction. Rain, snow and spray can alllimit sensor performance.
WARNING: The system will notoperate if the sensor cannot track theroad lane markings.
WARNING: The sensor mayincorrectly track lane markings as otherstructures or objects. This can result ina false or missed warning.
WARNING: Large contrasts inoutside lighting can limit sensorperformance.
WARNING: The system may notoperate properly if the sensor is blocked.Keep the windshield free fromobstruction.
WARNING: If damage occurs in theimmediate area surrounding the sensor,have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
WARNING: The system may notcorrectly operate if your vehicle is fittedwith a suspension kit not approved byus.
Note:The system works if the camera candetect one lane marking at a speed above40 mph (64 km/h).
Note:The system may not function with ablocked camera, or if the windshield isdamaged or dirty.
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Pre-Collision Assist Settings
Active braking turns on every time youswitch the ignition on. You cannot adjustthe Pre-Collision Assist settings.
Note:We recommend that you switch thesystem off if you install a snow plow orsimilar object in such a way that it mayblock the radar sensor. Your vehicleremembers the system status across keycycles.
Blocked Sensors
Radar sensor.1
The information display shows a blockedsensor message to indicate a sensorobstruction. The radar sensor is locatedbehind the bumper and mounted to theframe below the center of the grille. If youinstall a snow plow or similar object, youmay block the radar sensor. With a blockedsensor, the Pre-Collision Assist systemmay not function, or performance mayreduce. The following table lists possiblecauses and actions for when this messagedisplays.
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Radar Troubleshooting
ActionCause
Clean the grille surface in front of the radaror remove the object causing the obstruc-tion.
The surface of the radar in the grille is dirtyor obstructed in some way.
Wait a short time. It may take severalminutes for the radar to detect that thereis no obstruction.
The surface of the radar in the grille is cleanbut the message remains in the displayscreen.
The Pre-Collision Assist system is tempor-arily disabled. Pre-Collision Assist automat-ically reactivates a short time after theweather conditions improve.
Heavy rain, spray, snow or fog is interferingwith the radar signals.
The Pre-Collision Assist system is tempor-arily disabled. Pre-Collision Assist automat-ically reactivates a short time after theweather conditions improve.
Swirling water or snow or ice on the surfaceof the road may interfere with the radarsignals.
Contact an authorized dealer to have theradar checked for proper coverage andoperation.
Radar is out of alignment due to a front endimpact.
Note:If something hits the front end of yourvehicle or damage occurs and your vehiclehas a radar sensor, the radar sensing zonemay change. This could cause missed orfalse vehicle detections. Contact anauthorized dealer to have the radar checkedfor proper coverage and operation.
PRE-COLLISION ASSIST -
VEHICLES WITH: HYDRAULIC
BRAKES
WARNING: You are responsible forcontrolling your vehicle at all times. Thesystem is designed to be an aid and doesnot relieve you of your responsibility todrive with due care and attention. Failureto follow this instruction could result inthe loss of control of your vehicle,personal injury or death.
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Note:Switch the system off if you install asnowplow or similar object in such a waythat it may block the radar sensor. Yourvehicle remembers the selected settingacross key cycles.
Blocked Sensors
Camera.1
Radar sensor.2
If a message regarding a blocked sensoror camera appears in the instrumentcluster display, the radar signals or cameraimages are obstructed. With a blockedsensor or camera, the pre-collision assistsystem may not function, or performancemay reduce. The following table listspossible causes and actions for when thismessage displays.
Camera Troubleshooting
ActionCause
Clean the outside of the windshield in frontof the camera.The windshield in front of the camera isdirty or obstructed in some way.
Wait a short time. It may take severalminutes for the camera to detect that thereis no obstruction.
The windshield in front of the camera isclean but the message remains in thedisplay screen.
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Radar Troubleshooting
ActionCause
Clean the grille surface in front of the radaror remove the object causing the obstruc-tion.
The surface of the radar in the grille is dirtyor obstructed in some way.
Wait a short time. It may take severalminutes for the radar to detect that thereis no obstruction.
The surface of the radar in the grille is cleanbut the message remains in the displayscreen.
The pre-collision assist system is tempor-arily disabled. Pre-collision assist automat-ically reactivates a short time after theweather conditions improve.
Heavy rain, road spray, snow or fog is inter-fering with the radar signals.
The pre-collision assist system is tempor-arily disabled. Pre-collision assist automat-ically reactivates a short time after theweather conditions improve.
Swirling water or snow or ice on the surfaceof the road may interfere with the radarsignals.
Contact an authorized dealer to have theradar checked for proper coverage andoperation.
Radar is out of alignment due to a front endimpact.
Note:Proper system operation requires thecamera have an unobstructed view of theroad. Repair any windshield damage in thearea of the camera's field of view.
Note:If something hits the front end of yourvehicle or damage occurs and your vehiclehas a radar sensor, the radar sensing zonemay change. This could cause missed orfalse vehicle detections. Contact anauthorized dealer to have the radar checkedfor proper coverage and operation.
Note:If your vehicle detects excessive heatat the camera or a potential misalignmentcondition, a message may display in theinstrument cluster display indicating thesensor is temporarily unavailable. Whenoperational conditions are correct, themessage deactivates. For example, whenthe ambient temperature around the sensordecreases or the sensor automaticallyrecalibrates successfully.
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Protected ComponentRatingItem
Not used.—26
Upfitter battery feed.20 A27
Not used.—28
Glow plug relay coil.10 A29
Not used.—30
Hydromax pump.60 A31
Powertrain control module.20 A32
Heater exhaust gas oxygensensor 11 (gas).20 A33
Heater exhaust gas oxygensensor 12 (gas).Heater exhaust gas oxygensensor 21 (gas).Canister vent solenoid (gas).Canister purge solenoid(gas).Variable camshaft timingactuator 11 (gas).Exhaust gas recirculationcooling bypass valve(diesel).
A/C clutch relay (diesel).10 A34Variable oil pump (diesel).Cooling fan (diesel).Fan clutch (gas).Exhaust brake switch(diesel).Variable oil pressure control(gas).Customer access vehiclepower 3 feed.
Coil on plug (gas).20 A35Nitrogen oxide sensorcontrol module feedgas(diesel).Nitrogen oxide sensorcontrol module midbed(diesel).
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