Does the 2017 Ford Escape have automatic emergency braking?
Yes, the 2017 Ford Escape does have automatic emergency braking as an available safety feature. Automatic emergency braking is a technology that can detect an impending collision and automatically apply the brakes to help avoid or mitigate the impact.
Automatic Emergency Braking in the 2017 Ford Escape
The 2017 Ford Escape was available with Ford's Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection system, which included automatic emergency braking. This system used radar and camera sensors to monitor the road ahead and could detect vehicles, pedestrians, and other obstacles. If the system determined a collision was imminent and the driver did not respond, it would automatically apply the brakes to help avoid or reduce the severity of the impact.
The automatic emergency braking feature was part of the Ford Co-Pilot360 suite of driver-assist technologies, which was available as an optional package on select 2017 Escape models. To get the automatic emergency braking, buyers would have needed to opt for the Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+ package.
Benefits of Automatic Emergency Braking
Automatic emergency braking is designed to help prevent or mitigate front-end collisions, which are a leading cause of accidents and injuries. By automatically applying the brakes when a collision is detected, the system can help the driver avoid the crash entirely or at least reduce the impact force. This can help protect the occupants of the vehicle as well as any pedestrians or cyclists in the vicinity.
Studies have shown that vehicles equipped with automatic emergency braking have significantly fewer rear-end crashes compared to those without the technology. The feature is becoming increasingly common on new vehicles as automakers work to improve overall safety.
Availability and Pricing
For the 2017 model year, the Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+ package that included automatic emergency braking was a $1,595 option on the Escape Titanium trim level. It was not available on the base S or SE trims.
In subsequent model years, Ford made automatic emergency braking a standard feature on more Escape trim levels, reflecting the growing importance of this safety technology.
