All New 2021 Ford F-150 Self Park and Active Brake Assist Test!

[@dr7477]

Glad to see you're excited about the new truck Brian. Congrats again, you deserve it for all the help you've given people over the years.

[@kurtzimmerman1637]

by the time you go through all those steps, I was walking into the building I was visiting. I think it would be easier to put your phone down for 10 seconds. thanks for the video!

[@huntingspud3086]

Really cool demo, I enjoyed seeing this actually used in real time. I'm still too leery of using this function with other people's vehicles, but as the systems improve, maybe I'll give it a whirl.

[@tsmartin]

RE: Back Brake Assist. What a bone headed idea to not hold the brake on until the operator does something ... like step on the brake peddle ... to release it. How much more programming would it have taken?

[@BlackNightJack]

You got that right.

[@javelinadad]

But that's likely the kind of thing the software updates will, or at least should, adjust

Ohhhhh my goodness! So much steps to do. Here in Hollywood California not much space. Still I would just park it myself.

[@steveedwards1072]

Honestly, this is scary stuff. People (especially distracted people) rely on the vehicle to prevent them from doing anything stupid ie blindspot monitoring during a lane change. I watch a lot of dash cam videos where idiots have sideswiped (or even worse). In the video you can see the warning on the mirror going off but they are already so distracted, they don’t notice the system trying to warn them. I hate to be a downer but it’s true. People think the car won’t let them make a mistake. WRONG!!!! Peace

[@davidholmes9874]

I have the parallel park on my 2016 King Ranch. I was showing it to a friend on a public street. It gave the go ahead for spot selection and proceeded to work perfectly until it hit the car behind. Two problems. There was not adequate space to put the truck in the spot and it moved faster than I could hit the brake when the rear bumper sensors sounded. Of course my focus was on the right front fender not hitting the left rear fender of the forward car while the truck “squeezed” in. Ended up dinging me on insurance and the Ford service tech wrote in capital letters that the manual says to apply the brake when needed. Never used the parking feature again. I am glad they have improved it with auto braking but I still would not trust it and could never recommend it. I will just use old school methods with the aid of modern cameras and sensors.

[@girthy10incher23]

Lmao

[@warrenschultz2735]

I have used it before for parallel parking and it left me perfect. Six inches from the curb.

[@as3sxp]

Cool idea...but just makes incompetent drivers even more lazy. Can't wait for this feature to break down. Probably cost half the price of the truck

[@duanem.1567]

My 2019 F150 has the active park assist. Works well. The 2019 version requires the driver to change gears and brake while the truck steers itself.

[@mps-dmk]

I own a Ford explorer 2016, but i rarely use this feature as it's slow than my own parking unless i have all the time in the world. Lol

[@andrewashmore8000]

Cool tech , could save a kids life for sure , while reversing.

[@cullenmiller8170]

A couple years ago I thought all this stuff was ludicrous, but now that I have become disabled and have a lot of health problems I wish I could afford a vehicle like this since it could be helpful. The only thing I worry is how long before it breaks and it costs a fortune to fix.

[@georgiadriven]

💯🙏❤️

[@travelingman217]

Absolutely amazing! Fortunately I know how to parallel park and backup into a space with two cars side by side with a space. The only time I use my back camera is if I’m backing up and there is a car directly behind me I can really nose up to it. Awesome video though.

[@moec9016]

I have the assist on my 16 mks. I always park myself. I tried it out a couple times but always chicken out when I think it's getting too close.

[@gnohn9366]

Very interesting technology. Great demonstration. My F150 has some kind of assist for backing up a trailer, but I haven’t read up on how to set it up, so I just back my boat the old fashioned way. One of these days I

[@markk3652]

Very impressive amount of tech on these trucks. I enjoy seeing what they can do. The pro trailer backup assist from a few years ago was an eye opener, most people don't tow trailers enough to become proficient at it. A simple knob that takes the thought out of it is beneficial to those with not enough skill. I love the rear parking sensors and camera on my 2011, but with the mirrors that are as big as a Wisconsin woman's forehead, that's all the assistance I need to park anywhere. My other truck needs a key to lock and unlock the door. I added gear oil to the steering box( it had been empty for decades apparently) and it then felt like it had power steering! Power steering hadn't even been invented yet. Oh, and my wipers aren't even electric, that wasn't invented yet either- they're vacuum wipers.

[@Rod-vj6dd]

Very nice. Pickup trucks have come along ways since we use to just roll up and down windows

[@prm99v6]

I’ve seen several vehicles (explorers) where it curbed the wheels. At the Ford SUV experience for my ST they said when parallel parking it will line you up with the vehicle behind you. If it’s far from the curb you will be too. If it’s right against the curb you will be. You can see that in your video. It lined you up with the outside edge (in this case the front) of the truck behind you.

[@Alex-px2mb]

My 2010 Escape Hybrid has the backup camera and the (parallel) parking assist, which on that car parallel parks but not the perpendicular. The backup camera works similarly, but there's no rear braking assist. I agree with others: the rear brake *assist* would strike me as "too much, and also not enough* because it LETS GO. So first you stop for the baby carriage but then you hit it. Ford should make it configurable so you can change that behavior. However the backup camera with increasing sound warning is super and has helped me hundreds of times, it's very useful. You can pull *all the way* into parking spots and never touch anything. It sees a wide area without making *you* turn around. Ditto the parallel parking, which works great all the way back to 2010 so they've had a lot of time to refine it. I have let several people who are "PP Challenged" borrow the car and they are always amazed once I show them how to use it. No problems so far with that. I still prefer to perpendicular-park-and-center myself, so I don't miss that. As for reliability/durability, the Escape Hybrid is not a "work truck" but mine is 11 years old and none of this stuff has failed (knock wood) so fingers crossed Ford is using good chips and sensors still. Screens and cameras are here to stay in cars and trucks, like it or not. Ford did a good job integrating old and new with the F150 interior.

[@sgtsandman7692]

Ice build up on the sensors will cause the system to freak out too. I had it happen on my 2019 Ford Ranger last winter. Once the ice was cleared off, the alerts went away.

[@EspressoBreve]

Hopefully this will help all the pickup drivers that don't know how to back into a space gtfo the way.

[@bigcrowfly]

Will it still work years down the line when the truck has seen the bumps and bruises of years of work and all of the cameras are out of alignment, have cracked lenses, or not working at all. And if so will it throw trouble codes that will prevent passing state inspections?

[@billgarbutt7844]

Everything wears out. Nothing lasts for ever.The more we geek them,the more they break. But,we will never go back to inline six bangers and three on the tree.We need to deal with it,or never buy a new vehicle.

[@soundmind192]

They will either stop adding more things that break or new vehicles clog up their $tealerships. It's coming to a crossroads soon. New vehicles are one of the worst investments and lose value from day one.

[@ravenbishop5232]

@@billgarbutt7844 I will never buy a new vehicle

[@FishFind3000]

For us it’s only emissions testing that would stop you in a state inspection.

[@cbmech2563]

@@billgarbutt7844 I'll stay with my 97 powerstroke

[@ravenbishop5232]

Just think how much it cost to have that self parking built into the vehicle. I guess if you have no arms or legs it might be worth it.

[@christopherm7702]

Thanks for the Demo, I was too afraid to try this test in mine! I finally received my 2021 F150. I really liked the 2.7 in my last one, so ordered it again. However, the engine idles rough and even seems to stumble like a misfire when coming to a stop/parked. It rattles the doors and bottles in the cupholder. Ford says, since there are no codes to just keep driving it. My 2020 2.7 ran really smoothly. Any ideas on how I can remedy this or what might be causing the problem? I don’t think Ford has a clue on on how to fix the 2021 year models. I’ve talked to 3 dealers about the issue.

[@soundmind192]

Yes, take it back to the $tealership and get your money back. Then wait 3 years and see if Ford fixes the other problems that also show up.

[@shimmyshimmyko-ko-bop594]

No f-ing way I would ever let my vehicle do that for me.

[@mudwiser1391]

Good one Malaluka! Any chance of a vid or two about getting rid of rust on the under carriage of F150's? It would make a good topic, ya gotta asmit?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

I have a video on Woolwax and that is as far as I go. I don't really get into body work of any kind professionally.

[@ericsanquist]

how much to fix active park and brake. any thing that requires a computer nerd will cost way to much.

[@armyb77]

Still have yet to get my truck to ever find a spot to perpendicular park. It pretty much makes the feature useless. Wife's escape has the same issue.

[@RobertMichaelPhotography]

I'm my 2018 fusion I do not have to hold the button. Very interesting.

[@PNZTX]

(9:32), Why is canceling a park classified as a "System Fault"? Instead, should read, "Park Assist Canceled, Take Control"? Seems like a counter intuitive, response/directions.

[@brettcurtis681]

On a different subject. I have same truck. Just had a sensor replaced in shifter. i was stuck in parking lot for a 30 minutes truck would not start .

[@p4cbassman]

I loved the demo! BUT all the electronics MAKESMELOCO!!!!

[@dearbulls]

So, for the 90-degree parking, do you have to be parked between 2 vehicles? For example, if the vehicles on each side left 2 or 3 parking spots, or only one side has a vehicle, can it park the truck for you?

[@josephmolina1066]

Hey man I have a pO453 emissions code on my 2005 Ford F-150 5.4 3v I was wondering if you could maybe point me in the right direction on figuring out how I could handle this myself. I love your videos man can’t wait for more!

[@masihali8323]

Hello my 2011 Ford Fiesta slips gear and when I start the vehicle it makes loud clicking noise what can I do to fix the problem ??

[@josea5068]

When I press the button mine says find parking but doesn’t give me the option to self park

[@RVTRAILER]

I have front parking sensors on my 2022 F150 Lariat, doesn't have 360⁰ Camera pack, so do t know why I even have front sensors. If Ford building trucks with whatever they have as parts and assembling together? Even the dealer couldn't answer that when I asked why vehicle has front sensors without 360 camera or park assist LOL.

[@shivarajaram5873]

Have you had your windshield recall done yet? Did they do a good job and and you share what is actually done? Love all your vids. I have the exact same truck and specs down to the colors inside and out

[@FordTechMakuloco]

I will be bringing it in soon.

[@yankabilly1963]

Need to do one with the trailer assist

[@jerrykegel4556]

“More crap to Go Wrong & Maintain at an Exorbitant Price… do your Operators really need this; are Today’s Drivers that Incompetent?”

[@chungaleta1234]

Same thoughts here. More crap that WILL go wrong

[@ccaamm1]

Hope this works better than fords dual clutch transmissions. Not holding my breath on it.

[@JohnnyReb2000]

While these features can be useful in certain situations, at the end of the day, it's more parts that can and will fail. Don't really see the point in the perpendicular park assist because once you get used to maneuvering a larger vehicle, it becomes very easy to back into a perpendicular parking space.

[@jamesself2409]

Looking to get a 2021 v8, until find out it has belt driven oil pump and cylinder deactivation.

[@charlesball6519]

The diesel 3.0 had a belt driven oil pump, the 5.0L doesn't

[@jamesself2409]

@@charlesball6519 Hi, ask FordTechMakuloco, he has 2021 with 5.0.

[@srercrcr]

Just cut the price of the truck. Not interested in this fluff.

[@doozeybig4130]

All I can say is... if you can't park it yourself shouldn't be driving

[@donaldpowell]

WHY DID MY 2022 F-150 TRUCK'S EMERGENCY BREAKS ENGAGE WHILE BACKING UP ON A STEEP ASPHALT HILL?

[@JohnR9965]

I love tech but this is ridiculous. Making people dummer by the day. 😂😂

[@bartsarton2212]

dumber

[@pauldietrich6790]

LEARN TO DRIVE! Situational awareness will keep you safe! And remember....you have to not only pay for those bells and whistles...you MUST MAINTAIN them. And neither is cheap....

[@garygarafano8341]

Great demo!

[@petediamond7263]

Old school here! If you need this to park maybe you shouldn't drive! It's becoming to crazy people can't do anything for themselves any longer. I'm glad I retired couldn't work in the shops now!

[@KingBeevr]

The parallel parking is awesome. On my 2017 it defaults to parking on the right. Hit the left-turn signal to scan on the driver's side. Seems like a lot to do, but once you complete it once or twice it's faster than parking without it. I'm constantly parallel parking and spots that I would never have attempted on my own.

[@mikek5298]

Sounds like you are a pretty poor driver and need to practice parking.

[@ecaparts]

I thought your truck was slowly rolling 0.7 MPH but then I realized that's your tachometer. That would drive me nuts...

[@charlesball6519]

I wonder if the display can be set to look like a normal tach?

[@khakiswag]

I don’t think it’s a flaw of the system to not hold the brake. It’s flashing apply brake on the screen, gave you an audible warning and had a message on the instrument panel. You did nothing so the computer relinquished control back to the driver. As it should. The computer should never be allowed to take away control from the driver. There could be reasons the driver wants to keep going, like backing out of a spot with deep snow behind you. Computer doesn’t know it’s not dangerous. Or what if there is a glitch and it stops for nothing. Do you want to sit in traffic trying to figure out how to turn it off or would you prefer to be able to immediately override it by continuing to back up?

[@joevaagen6170]

When comes to cars and not only my safety but the general motoring public I'm too much of a vehicular control freak to allow computers to take over. Also we all are aware that module's and sensors fail and usually fail at the worst time.

[@Frank-pv1hp]

Brian, do you perform any ADAS calibrations? We've done quite a few at our shop and although a bit time consuming, it is pretty neat and it's something different.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Nope and I probably never will.

[@stevericketts810]

Impressive!

[@Astrand1]

Hey shop truck is still there! I thought you sold it. Or did you make this video before it left?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

It sold within hours this is an old old video.

[@Wheat002]

Great video. Don’t have that that option on my F150. It’s a peasant model

[@soundmind192]

There's advantages being a pheasant. Less things that break, for thieves to steal also meaning govt. to tax.

[@naulttt]

Good video. Thank you

[@Barnekkid]

I take pride in my driving skill.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

ok

[@campermike8879]

What ever happened to the key that failed? And I see the video is gone to

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Key didn't fail, it was a gateway module or RFA module.

[@Trendkill91]

That shop truck still for sale?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

This is an old video, the shop truck sold within hours.

[@CARRJ142]

Another great video.

[@zaneseligman1313]

If it messes up and hits some car or something parallel parking, does Ford pay for that?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

no

[@zaneseligman1313]

@@FordTechMakuloco I suppose it’s a ‘use at your own risk’ type thing?

[@chadharmon5716]

That is so cool Brian what engine do you choose? I forgot

[@FordTechMakuloco]

3.5L Ecoboost

[@chadharmon5716]

@@FordTechMakuloco what led to that decision? Figured you would be coyote man.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

The Coyote engines went south starting in 2018.

[@chadharmon5716]

@@FordTechMakuloco do a video on why Brian might be interesting good to know sir

[@eddiek204]

Brian, how do you get updates. Over the air or do you have to bring it to Ford?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Some are over the air automatic and others I install with the Ford FDRS.

[@ztj-vv9zp]

I tried this on a brand new edge and it slammed on the accelerator and the brakes and couldn't do it

[@TonicofSonic]

You didn't sell that shop truck yet?? 8k I will take it. Should I call the shop?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Oh it sold within hours.

[@chekelley6861]

Gotta love all the boomers! “Back in my day we walked both ways to school in the snow!” Cliche after cliche lol

[@jamesd6247]

thank you

[@mike_svt93]

If any one sensor goes south, will the Active Park or Brake Assist no longer work? I would think that would be the case, plus there would be a code set. Otherwise there could be a lot of insurance claims. :/ Thanks for sharing.

[@ramirogonzalez8937]

Wooow nice truck like Ford thanks sr

[@LP-ov8mp]

Imagine what that will cost to fix when it fails

[@tsaints1115]

Can you imagine being the car coming up on someone doing this and having to wait while the car does all this?

[@richardcranium5839]

just pull up behind in a not too close fashion and watch it go berserk

[@donl3248]

I can parallel park my ‘09 F-150…while towing a trailer. Nice feature but it’s not for me.

[@ggfox1574]

Can we just back to a regular truck without all of these chips that control every dang thing?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

It will never happen.

[@ggfox1574]

@@FordTechMakulocoI know, but I miss the older times. Grandpa Greg in his 40's is still driving a 04 F150! My toy is a garage queen 91 Fox Body.

[@tunafish3216]

That’s pretty cool.

[@chiefordnance]

Try parking in a empty parking lot, the auto park won't work, it needs vehicles to pick up on radar for scanning purposes.

[@Andrew-rb4gs]

I prefer good old driver skill and due care. I've seen very tiny women in these big trucks, and wondered how they could even see anything in front of them, let alone behind them..lol.

[@chungaleta1234]

I hate the fact that every day it is more difficult to stay away from all these systems. Pretty much they force us to pay extra for things you'll never use and will have to fix somewhere down the road.

[@mikefightmaster]

I'd like everyone to have standard transmission so they have to know how to drive. All cell phones disabled when vehicle is moving.

[@Woodsguy]

They should build in cell signal blockers so people's phones are rendered useless so they pay attention instead of all these gizmos that are cool till it quits working! If you can't park your truck, you don't deserve a drivers licence!

[@RobertKohut]

Cool... :-) Great demo.... :-)

[@gdu370]

my 2010 lincoln mks can do just that

[@brucegreg1859]

How sad that there are people that do not have enough skill to do this with out Tech, They should not have a license, instead a FOIL HAT! Happy Motoring.

[@WalterMelons]

Nah I’d love this for if my wife takes my truck. I wouldn’t use it but I wouldn’t bash the new tech.

[@kennethmaser1767]

WAYYYYYYYYYY to much technology. Would be nice if we can get a vehicle with the KISS rural. Thanks for the update.

[@PhillyDee215]

Nice feature but im not a big fan of these cars driving or parking for me. Like what if something electronically goes wrong and the car or truck hits another car or something even worst🤦‍♂️idk just seems risky😬

[@dillhole3852]

It's a sad day when I can't park my truck myself.

[@JD-hv5ik]

Alright!

[@bluecollarbiker8005]

My personal opinion if you can't parallel park or park in a parking spot then you don't need a driver's license

[@davewolly3682]

What did you do with your Ram ?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Sold it years ago.

[@CarlosRodriguez-hb3vq]

At what point do all the distracted driver aids become a distraction themselves?

[@landybob8393]

Seems like to many thing to break and cost to inch to fix

[@poorboyman5565]

I find the new technology great except that when it fails you'll have have to get a loan at the bank to have it fixed. Bringing it to your trusted local mechanic wont be an option.

[@timf6916]

Nice.

[@mrmark8603]

Something else to break! If you cannot control a large vehicle...BUY A SMALL ONE!

[@djr3485]

Cool gadgets, but complexity is the enemy of reliability. When these trucks are 15-20 yrs old, all this stuff will be broken and there will be more fault codes than you can poke a stick at. Best to enjoy it new and sell it once the warranty runs out.

[@free2singpsalms49]

Q: Completely unrelated to the video, I have a 04 mercury mountaineer and am having a jerking popping to the right. I replaced front wheel bearing, ball joints, stabilizer bars. I was told it could be rack and pinion does anyone know what it could be?

[@maxp4417]

Just more evidence that people are forgetting how to drive