F150 Self Driving Hack

[@bigmouthcritic]

Anyone who does this, be sure to pay attention when doing this. If there are any breaks in the lines when it's in a slight turn, it will drive through the break, and then when it senses the lines again, it over-corrects and throws you through the lines on the other side. That's what happened to me today, and if I wasn't paying attention and corrected it myself, I would have been in an accident.

[@BobEveleth]

To be clear - you ABSOLUTELY have to pay attention - most especially on new roads that you don't have experience driving. When I go to the gym in the morning it is a ten minute drive. Eight of those minutes are on a country road. There are two spots in that road that I know my car can lose the lane, so I am there ready to grab the wheel. The rest of the time I am drinking my coffee and enjoying the morning drive. ANY road you are not familiar with you have to pay attention to see how the road is handled by the system., On my morning route I know the two places. Freeways have nice lane designations so those I trust more, but you still have to pay attention in case a lane breaks, OR a car has stopped in front of you to turn. This is an aid, a great aid as it makes driving more comfortable for me with my hands on my lap versus on the wheel. It is not full self driving. Finally - ANY time there is a pedestrian, runner, cyclist or any other situation in which you need to pay closer attention, your hands should be on the wheel.

[@19Locolobos74]

Same here

[@OldAndGettingOlder]

Anyone who does this..... The guy did say at the start to not be stupid and pay attention.

[@DadeMurphie]

@@BobEveleth while I don't mind my hand on the wheel it's not just a matter of you placing a hand there. You have to keep giving resistance every 15 seconds. If it could just heat sense or pressure sense that my hand is there but it's just resting I wouldn't be here considering this hack.

[@BobEveleth]

@@DadeMurphie correct - it is looking for resistance every 12-15 seconds - which is why I put the 1.5 pound weight on the side of the wheel. This tricks the system into thinking my hand is on the wheel. I have 30k+ miles on my truck, with probably over 80% hands free. I drive the same roads often, so know when I need to take control (which is not often). You absolutely still have to pay attention, but until BlueCruise comes out this is a simple hack.

[@cory2146]

Its amazing how far armband technology has progressed.

[@BobEveleth]

Paired with the advancement in socket technology...

[@JA-wp6cj]

Lol

[@09dave1952]

What brand was the arm band? I need one of those!

[@frontxxrunner]

"Still gotta pay attention, can't be stupid" You know that's above 80% of most drivers' abilities.

[@BrianGarnett-r3p]

Driving montana to Wisconsin and blue cruise very intermittent-this hack worked great and after 730 miles I’m just not tired-thank thank you for sharing-never would’ve known

[@jocsancampos5785]

My man! You might be a better Ford Sales man than the guys at the dealers! Genius

[@ubeuonly]

There's a huge liability involved in bypassing safety features. What is the sense it having a self-driving car if your eyes out to be forward in your hands have to be on the wheel anyway? It's nonsense

[@BobEveleth]

@@ubeuonly that's a good question. I drive to the gym in the morning on a well marked road. It is several miles long, and relatively straight. I drink my coffee on the way to the gym, using both hands. I am ready to grab the wheel at any time, but it is more relaxing for me, and an argument can be made in that situation that it could be safer in some situations. You AWLAYS have to pay attention, just like with cruise control. That said, I have a 65 Mustang convertible - and actually DRIVING that car is the fun part.

[@ubeuonly]

The point is cars are not fully self-driving or reliable or safe yet. And a 65 Mustang hype is equivalent to same Bruce Springsteen was a great artist because he sold a lot. That car was horrific then and it's been a very lackluster quality automobile by every measure since the time he started making them. But then again McDonald's sells a lot of hamburgers that suck as well

[@BobEveleth]

@@ubeuonly I never stated this is "FULLY self driving" as it is not. You have to pay attention just as you do with cruise control. As for the Mustang - I have had a lot of cool cars over the years - but the '65 has been, by far, my favorite. It's not your thing - that's cool.

[@ubeuonly]

@@BobEveleth that's right, everyone has their thing but I was always into cars that weren't everyone else's thing, just as I made the music reference, and although we're old and we love our internal combustion engines unfortunately self-driving electric is the future

[@mae388]

Love the lane centering on my 2023 ford escape - will def be trying this! I pay attention as if I’m driving it manually but it would be nice to take my hands off for more than 14 seconds without the message popping up lol

[@hip_check]

For this to work, you need about 1.5 lbs if you put the weight where Bob has his (slightly above the 3:00 position). You need about 2 lbs if you put the weight down lower (at around the 4:00 position).

[@BobEveleth]

Sounds about right. I have a pound and a half at 2:00 - at the 4:00 position it hit my leg more often.

[@OldAndGettingOlder]

A different truck, but I have 1 lb. in this same 2:30-ish position in my Maverick and the hack works fine. Yes, I may need more in the F150 (that I haven't received yet).

[@DadeMurphie]

What about hanging it at 6?

[@OldAndGettingOlder]

@@DadeMurphie , I can't say it wouldn't work, but it is illogical. The truck doesn't know if you're holding the wheel. It senses radial torque being applied to the steering wheel. A weight at 6:00 adds no radial torque. Weight at 3:00 adds radial torque by trying to turn the wheel to the right ever so slightly. Enough to make the truck think you're holding the wheel, but not enough that lane centering can't compensate.

[@DadeMurphie]

@@OldAndGettingOlder hmm you're right I don't think it would work unless there were alot of turns. There wouldn't be much to resist at that position on straight aways. I was just trying to think of the least annoying spot to hang it from for when I do grab the wheel.

[@BrianGarnett-r3p]

Driving my new platinum 2024 f-150 from montana to Wisconsin and blue cruise is intermittently working-this trick saved me on both the miles and miles of two lane in montana and also I-90 east from rapid city so-thank you thank you-

[@wang1224]

Thank you so much for this hack. Will keep my eyes on the road but this could free up my hands to eat a burger while driving. I bought my f150 after watching your video. Ford should pay you a commission.

[@BobEveleth]

Thank-you @wang1224. Update: About a month ago my truck finally upgraded to BlueCruise. It is great when it works, but unfortunately it does not work/kick in on most of my drives, so I continue to use the hack. And yes, the inside cameras now kick in with the BlueCruise update. VERY annoying as I have one pair of sunglasses I cannot where as the cameras don't sense my eyes, and if I have readers on (to see something on the dash) then move them down my nose to see, they block the camera view of my pupils and the alarm goes off. In short, I wish I had the option to remove that feature.

[@vihtoripuurola3775]

Works on other lane keep assist vehicles as well. Just be aware of the white lines and watch for breaks as others have mentioned.

[@OldAndGettingOlder]

I've watched a lot of videos on this truck and this video is head and shoulders above any other video showing this ability. You didn't even seem to be trying. I kept my eye on the left lane marking. It was hitting the dash at a consistent spot, meaning the truck was not ping ponging. I'm waiting on my truck with bated breath. I want to try this. EDIT: Still haven't received my F150 yet, but I tried this on my Maverick. IT WORKS! I used this driving up and down I-95 on vacation. Wonderful.

[@BobEveleth]

Thank you for the comment and glad it worked! I have 30k+ miles on my truck - probably 85% hands free. You still have to pay attention, like you do with BlueCruise, but since I travel the same roads frequently I know how the system reacts. It is like cruise control on steroids - you still have to pay attention, but it is relaxing. I got a notice that my truck will soon upgrade to BlueCruise - which my understanding will do what the hack does, except also watch your eyes to make sure you are paying attention.

[@OldAndGettingOlder]

@@BobEveleth 🤞🤞🤞 I get my F150 in a couple of weeks. Looking forward to trying Blue Cruise. Your hack flat out works though. I'll keep my steering weight in the truck just in case Blue Cruise doesn't like my road. Who knows, maybe I'll find Blue Cruise too much of a busy body. I'm glad I've got to experience the hack in my Maverick.

[@BobEveleth]

Update: About a month ago my truck finally upgraded to BlueCruise. It is great when it works, but unfortunately it does not work/kick in on most of my drives, so I continue to use the hack. And yes, the inside cameras now kick in with the BlueCruise update. VERY annoying as I have one pair of sunglasses I cannot where as the cameras don't sense my eyes, and if I have readers on (to see something on the dash) then move them down my nose to see, they block the camera view of my pupils and the alarm goes off. In short, I wish I had the option to remove that feature.

[@OldAndGettingOlder]

@@BobEveleth, I use the hack all the time. I have a stretch of road between two points. It's BlueCruise only half the way and in this half there are spots where BlueCruise switches to hands on. With the hack I go hands-free the whole way. Knowing what I know now, I would order a truck without BlueCruise, but definitely get lane centering. Heck, if that is even possible nowadays. The nanny cam is super annoying.

[@BobEveleth]

@@OldAndGettingOlder agreed!

[@denebx4]

Awesome. Also you can just get a driver while slathering grey poupon on my sammich!

[@seanmuller2599]

My truck came with the blue cruise hands free system it’s awesome

[@BobEveleth]

I have had my truck over a year and I still don't have the update!

[@TheTastyMorsel]

That is one quiet interior! Hardly any road noise.

[@kenk1871]

Watch the highway exits. Mine likes to try to jump off when the lines veer toward it while cruising in the right lane.

[@matthewwgammons]

Just let your knee slightly touch side of steering wheel and you will be able to keep it in self drive mode.You may have to adjust seat to get your knee close to steering wheel……

[@BobEveleth]

You need to apply torque to the wheel - pulling on it a little. I am not sure the knee can do that unless taking a turn.

[@09dave1952]

Knee does a pretty good job, I use that technique when eating a DQ Blizzard! Chocco dipped strawberry.......

[@espritmike]

I have a 2016 Tesla Model X with AP1 (auto pilot 1) and have used this trick for a few years. I just tried it on my ‘21 Raptor 2 days ago to see if it would work and like you said it does. I just drove it across the country after buying last weekend and wish I had seen this and known to pack my second 2lb wrist weigh, but it’s in the truck now.

[@BobEveleth]

I have 25k miles on my truck - over 20k of that is "hands free". Enjoy the Raptor!

[@Iautorotate]

How? Adaptive CC is not an option for the Raptor….

[@nemobubu]

So are you using blue cruise OR just Lane Keeping + Adaptive Cruise Control? Thank you!

[@BobEveleth]

Just adaptive cruise and lane keeping

[@ray06190]

I don’t know if the lane centering is as good on my 2019 fusion titanium, the adaptive cruise control works very well though.

[@BobEveleth]

Try it by resting your hand on the wheel - you will feel it pull you to the center. Good luck!

[@EricHancock]

I actually have both a 2019 Fusion Titanium with lane centering and a 2022 F-150. My Fusion couldn't do this. The F-150's lane centering capability is night and day better (2021 and newer).

[@GobRogan]

This guy is a straight up Highlander, and showing off like he should.

[@metaltim]

Def. be careful with this in rain or snow. They can prevent the front cameras from sensing vehicles in front of you, and you don't always get a warning that it isn't working. I don't use adaptive cruise control anymore in weather. It's just too finicky.

[@everythingyousayiscorrect]

Why would you be using cruise control in rain and snow? Omg who gave you a license?

[@BobEveleth]

Correct! My truck notifies me when those sensors are covered, but I do not recommend using on wet/frozen/unsafe roads.

[@dfiegel421]

after it stops, you can also just touch the accelerator pedal to resume

[@BobEveleth]

Correct! It took me awhile to find that out.

[@nicholas2932]

glad i spent the extra and got lane centering.

[@jojuma1251]

Hello. Hope you are doing fine. What do you have on the steering wheel? It looks like a grip?

[@BobEveleth]

I used an old arm band that was meant to hold an iPod while exercising - I filled it with a pound and a half of old sockets.

[@Slimdulla87]

That's pretty nice. But quick question how does it account for vehicles on the side of you, and if traffic gets really bad

[@BobEveleth]

It does not account for vehicles on your side. It will not change lanes, you have to do that. This is strictly for staying in your lane, and keeping a distance from the car in front of you. You ABSOLUTELY have to pay attention at all times, just like you do with Cruise Control. Good luck!

[@coreyclark6505]

Interesting idea... I'd say maybe for long distance drives... not sure I'd want an arm band / weight hooked to my steering wheel all of the time for day to day stuff though.

[@BobEveleth]

It's great (for me) for long distance. I use it for about 85% of my driving. When not in use I turn it so that it is on the inside of the wheel.

[@TheIrfanxz44]

If you still wanna have that option do not do update by Ford otherwise you would lose it and not able to drive like that

[@BobEveleth]

I just got notice my truck will soon upgrade. I imagine that lane centering becomes linked to eye watching at that point if you subscribe to BlueCruise - which would make the hack obsolete, but hopefully make the truck more autonomous.

[@linuxguy1199]

Tried this driving down a river in my 99 Chevy S10, had to use a really big wheel weight and it ended up just doing mud donuts instead. Very disappointed this didn't work.

[@TypicalBlox]

Doesn't the most recent F150's include some little camera thingy that watches you so you don't have to touch the wheel as long as you're watching the road?

[@BobEveleth]

It does - it is going to be used with Ford's subscription "BlueCruise" service which I just received an email from Ford that it is ready to launch. If you are using BlueCruise the camera in the car will watch to see that you are watching the road. When you use the weight on the steering wheel only the system does not use the camera. I am looking forward to testing BlueCruise when it hits my truck, but my understanding is it is only on major roads. I like that I can use the weight on well marked, lesser known roads. YOU STILL HAVE TO PAY ATTENTION - but after awhile you get a feel for how the truck behaves - and if the same route daily, you know when you need to pay closer attention. I have 25k miles on my truck - I would guesstimate that 20k plus of it is hands free.

[@BobEveleth]

Update: About a month ago my truck finally upgraded to BlueCruise. It is great when it works, but unfortunately it does not work/kick in on most of my drives, so I continue to use the hack. And yes, the inside cameras now kick in with the BlueCruise update. VERY annoying as I have one pair of sunglasses I cannot where as the cameras don't sense my eyes, and if I have readers on (to see something on the dash) then move them down my nose to see, they block the camera view of my pupils and the alarm goes off. In short, I wish I had the option to remove that feature.

[@9663mu]

Very nice. Curious how much Ford will cough up to get you to remove this. Lol 😂

[@michaelhand9769]

if you get into an accident, I doubt you will be covered due to tampering with the vehicle... I like the concept but I think ford needs to up their game instead

[@ethandraman1355]

So my 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee has lane keep assist but it is HORRIBLE. I test drove the 2021 Raptor and that lane keep assist is way better. For some reason Jeeps lane keep is absolutely horrible. Even when I’m perfectly center in the road it jerks the wheel. I have almost gotten into multiple accidents because I forgot to turn it off and it randomly jerks the wheel. It scares my wife, hence why we are trading our Jeep for a Raptor. Not the only reason but it is a part of it.

[@RoninTX3377]

Great video. I noticed you have the Max Recline Seats. How do you like them?

[@BobEveleth]

I like them. I did not think they would get much use, but on a long trip my friend used them, and I have pulled into a rest stop because I was tired and used them - much more comfortable for sleeping then the partial recline. Feet still hang over, but if I was using it a lot I would probably make some sort of baggage foot rest.

[@Ishkatan]

🤩Love it. But share what you are sitting on - looks like you added a good looking comfortable pad to the seat.

[@BobEveleth]

Stock seat on Platinum F150

[@vidwiz12345]

Nice. My car wont correct below 37mph, 'twould appear Ford does not have this limitation. Got a Plat on order...

[@JoeyLRey]

I probably missed it, but what version do you have? I have the Lariat, with the center front seat. I do have the stay in lane, but not the active distance, so I don’t know if I can do this like you did. Thanks!

[@OldAndGettingOlder]

He has a Platinum. This hack should work on any vehicle that has adaptive cruise control and lane centering. These may be called something different with different manufacturers. The two systems work hands in hand for the self driving experience. BTW, lane keeping is not lane centering.

[@BobEveleth]

The gentleman below is correct. If you have lane centering but not adaptive cruise control you may still be able to use the hack to stay in line, but of course you need to be vigilant on distance. Good luck!

[@luigod1070]

Does it stop at a red light of its just you and when you are nearing an end at a street does it stop two?

[@BobEveleth]

It will use adaptive cruise control to slow down and stop if there is a car in front of you, but it can be a very hard and scary stop. Best to put your foot on the break - then as you slow down you can reactivate and it will stop before the car in front of you. It will not stop at stop signs or lights unless there is a car in front of you.

[@rhydynamic8306]

Thank you for the trick. Will try it out! I thought you were Marc Bergevin from the Montreal Canadiens at first. 😂

[@hip_check]

Haha! I see it!

[@BobEveleth]

Had to look him up...I'll take that as a compliment!

[@TheLumberJacked]

Until they expand the map base for BlueCruise to be equal to SuperCruise’s 2024 map update, this is still the only way to get your car to stop nagging you on any other roads but major highways.

[@LandParkColby]

I have bluecruise as an option (not yet activated) and am wondering if it is worth the extra annual spend?? Anyone have some ideas? Mine is a 21 PB Lariet w/ 40,000 miles. Troublefree except for something changed in the radio for wireless carplay. Otherwise this is wonderful truck, super great mileage and ALL of the tech WORKS!!

[@BobEveleth]

I have looked into what Bluecruise does - my understanding it is basically lane centering and adaptive cruise control on 120k miles of designated roads. That was one of the reasons I bought my truck - for that feature (that was supposed to be out last fall). I just finished a long road trip to Colorado - I used "hands free" with the counterbalance for probably 95% of that trip. I don't see what the difference is between what I was doing and Bluecruise as it is my understanding that Bluecruise won't change lanes, exit, do turns, etc. I am sure Bluecruise has more safety features built in (it watches your eyes to make sure you are paying attention for example) - but from what I have seen, the hack works on more roads, and is free. (but you still have to pay attention - it is an aid, not a robot). As for carplay - I just found an adapter that plugs into my USB and overrides the current Airplay to give you a new Airplay that lets you watch Netflix/KZbin/etc on the screen - a cool $200 hack.

[@dillonvillon]

40k miles and no real issues. That's great! Just bought a 22 pb xlt.

[@espritmike]

@@BobEveleth what brand?

[@BobEveleth]

Update: About a month ago my truck finally upgraded to BlueCruise. It is great when it works, but unfortunately it does not work/kick in on most of my drives, so I continue to use the hack. And yes, the inside cameras now kick in with the BlueCruise update. VERY annoying as I have one pair of sunglasses I cannot where as the cameras don't sense my eyes, and if I have readers on (to see something on the dash) then move them down my nose to see, they block the camera view of my pupils and the alarm goes off. In short, I wish I had the option to remove that feature.

[@larryhartle3004]

@@BobEveleth what exactly is the $200 airplay you bought?

[@Nolimit2far]

Update? You still alive? Just wondering how this video aged.

[@BobEveleth]

Yes...I have about 85k miles on my truck - 60k easily are hands free. (I intend to post a follow up video.) I use it similarly to how one would use cruise control - you have to pay attention, especially on roads you are not familiar with.

[@goatmaster3387]

Mine trys to follow turn lanes then corrects itself, when using lane centering, I don't like the way it jerks.

[@BobEveleth]

I turned off the vibrating steering wheel - but it does want to pull you back in. Mine very occasionally wants to follow a turn lane, but most of the time it does a great job of holding the lane - especially on the highway.

[@hip_check]

Occasionally, when there's an exit or turn off to the right, my '22 wants to correct and pull to the left (yes, the left...the opposite direction of the exit ramp or turn lane). It seems to do fine if I am in the center lane where there are constant lines on both sides.

[@BobEveleth]

@@hip_check same - but I usually drive the same roads, so know where to take control as it is consistent where it errors.

[@Rangerdanger575]

You’ve also created a steering wheel claymore, if you crash you’ll be destroyed by sockets

[@rkeithlloyd]

So you rolled through a blinking red because the car in front of you moved through the intersection? Where I live that usually means the perpendicular street has a blinking yellow. Even if they have a blinking red they have the right of way. That will get you shot in Florida.

[@BobEveleth]

When I was making the video I realized I was doing a rolling stop through the light - I should have come to a complete stop, but was showing what the truck does with a vehicle in front of it - and thought "surely nobody will be paying enough attention...". Thanks for watching and paying attention!

[@rkeithlloyd]

@@BobEveleth Sorry for being a butt. I'm just jealous of your truck.

[@CurtMcCann]

Bob, would you be interested in selling one of those contraptions you made for a hands free experience?

[@BobEveleth]

Just grab an iphone armband and fill it with 1.5 pounds of weight. I used old sockets, but coins should work.

[@0123jhl]

What about traffic light, left or right turn?

[@BobEveleth]

It will use adaptive cruise control to slow down and stop if there is a car in front of you, but it can be a very hard and scary stop. Best to put your foot on the break - then as you slow down you can reactivate and it will stop before the car in front of you. It will not stop at stop signs or lights unless there is a car in front of you. It will not make turns for you, or change lanes for you.

[@emmanuelafuwape-m8i]

can this work with the mustang mach e Select with not BC??

[@BobEveleth]

I do not use BlueCruise. I assume if it has lane centering and adaptive cruise this will work.

[@bignatex18]

Hey man, did that back pillow come with the truck or did you buy it? Was hoping to get one for myself

[@MegaTapdog]

those are max recline seats, 500$ option even on limited.

[@BobEveleth]

Stock seats

[@LRinker1]

This video seems to imply that there really is no difference between Blue Cruise and Pilot 360. I am curious if that is true. Does getting Blue Cruise add anything? I know they supposedly have a network of roads included.

[@BobEveleth]

Although Blue Cruise is available, I have yet to see it come up on my truck (and it says I have the latest software). I am anxious to try that. My understanding is that it is supposed to work on 200k miles or so of highway - I would like to see if it works on well marked back roads. This hack works on just about all roads that have good lane markings - but you always have to pay attention. I would guesstimate 90% of my driving is hands free (I do a lot of long stretches).

[@azphilip1960]

Awesome!!! I subscribed!!!👍

[@myreviews7936]

Be cool if u do a comparison after u get blue cruise and see how it compares.

[@BobEveleth]

I will. I just received notice it will update soon.

[@BobEveleth]

Update: About a month ago my truck finally upgraded to BlueCruise. It is great when it works, but unfortunately it does not work/kick in on most of my drives, so I continue to use the hack. And yes, the inside cameras now kick in with the BlueCruise update. VERY annoying as I have one pair of sunglasses I cannot where as the cameras don't sense my eyes, and if I have readers on (to see something on the dash) then move them down my nose to see, they block the camera view of my pupils and the alarm goes off. In short, I wish I had the option to remove that feature.

[@docjeffrey]

When i put 1.5 lbs on the fusion wheel it pulls the steering to the side. Recommendations?

[@BobEveleth]

It sounds like you do not have "lane assist" turned on. With that turned on, the wheel will want to hold still (sometimes annoyingly so). Without lane assist it should pull in the direction of the weight. Hope that helps.

[@adammoore6594]

What trim are those seats?

[@BobEveleth]

Platinum

[@OldAndGettingOlder]

@BobEveleth , I believe you've previously said you were waiting for your Blue Cruise update. I'd like to know (assuming you now have BC) if you can turn BC off and still use this hack? Having used this hack in my Maverick, I like that the little truck doesn't nag me about watching the road. It's my job to do so. I don't need the truck to tell me to do my job. I can envision there will be times in the F150 I want self driving, but not the truck's nagging. I haven't received my F150 to test for myself. I suspect - or should I say fear - that BC and LC are married together. On a mapped highway BC takes over. On an unmapped highway you only have LC. I think sometimes I will want to turn BC off and instead use this hack.

[@BobEveleth]

Hello Stanton - I am STILL waiting for my Blue Cruise update. I need to go in for service, so will ask then why it has not yet updated.

[@OldAndGettingOlder]

@@BobEveleth I'm still waiting for my MY22, but your hack works wonderfully in my Maverick. I've since had the opportunity to drive with Blue Cruise in a MY21 F150. I only drove for a couple of hours on an interstate. It worked, but I felt it was a nag. I'm wondering how well I'll actually like it vs using your hack. I don't need the truck judging me. Hopefully I find out soon. Delivery is supposed to be early December.

[@OldAndGettingOlder]

@@BobEveleth , I've found out the Blue Cruise can be turned off and you still have lane centering. So you can use either the hack or BC.

[@BobEveleth]

@@OldAndGettingOlder That's good info - thank-you.

[@OldAndGettingOlder]

@@BobEveleth , I finally received my truck. Picked it up late Monday. Drive it home, packed it up, and headed out on family vacation. ☹️ No blue cruise. Got to my destination. Over night I got an OTA update and blue cruise was activated. Now I get to test first hand. I've been told you can turn blue cruise off. If you truly can AND lane centering still works, I fear the pesky nanny infrared camera will still insist you keep your eyes on the road. I'll find out for sure in the coming days.

[@ryanpaasch7464]

That is so sweet! How did you think to put sockets on the steering wheel?

[@BobEveleth]

Thank-you. I quickly realized that the system was just looking for a little pressure on the side of the wheel. I had an old iPhone arm strap that I put sockets in until just enough to trick the system. The key is to create something that you can twist to the inside of the wheel when not using it (although I almost always use mine). You still have to pay attention (like with cruise control), but it makes for a relaxing drive for routine long trips.

[@fergotti]

This is my first time researching this, and my first thought was to use hot hands as I figured it would be heat sensitive and not weighted resistance. Thanks for the clever hack. Excited to try this once my vehicle arrives. Stay safe out there.

[@emmanuelafuwape-m8i]

can this work on the mustang mach e select with no BC

[@BobEveleth]

If it has lane centering and adaptive cruise control it should.

[@ourv9603]

Right now there are 2 technologies emerging : Self driving cars & humanoid robots. It seems one solution would be for Ford to sell vehicles without all this tech BUT accompany each sale with a humanoid robot to do the driving. The robot would keep the car centered in the lane. The robot would drive while you slept. Of course the robot would have built in GPS. It could lift the corner of the car with 1 hand and change a flat with the other., The possibilities are endless. !

[@BobEveleth]

I believe Tesla is working on that robot! kzbin.info/www/bejne/foazZ41rq9SciZo

[@williadawilliams]

What did you use? 3 couldn't get a good look at it.

[@BobEveleth]

I used an old arm band that was meant to hold an iPod while exercising - I filled it with a pound and a half of old sockets.

[@williadawilliams]

@@BobEveleth Thank you my friend, I'll give it a try.

[@miketrudelle769]

Can you tow with that?

[@BobEveleth]

yes

[@123waterskitom]

ok. This is genius! Sad news is the auto drive on my Ff150 2021 Powerstation doesn't recognize a stopped car until the last moment and then slams on the brakes. Truly frightening. I only use on the open highway and still with my hands and feet ready to go. ps - It does a crazy swerve for every crosswalk as well!

[@BobEveleth]

Yes - mine will slam on the brakes too - what I do when I see cars stopped at a light - I will slow myself down in the truck by hitting the brakes, then hit "resume" - and the truck will pull up to the car in front. If the car continues to move, so does the truck - if it stops, I can just hit the gas, or "resume" again and it takes over. And yes - it can do crazy swerves - with that said, it is important how you use it. I go to the gym in the morning - same 12 minute ride every day. I drink my coffee and self drive in - knowing where the two spots are on the road where my truck can lose the lane. Similar with my way to work - about a 45 minute drive on a well marked road - except for one little patch where the road was repaired, and the lane has not been repainted. It does appear too that the truck wants to hug the right line, not the left - so if that line veers to the right, the truck wants to follow.

[@jkirk99]

@@BobEveleth not sure if this works on your truck but on my mach-e you can set the distance to the car in front. i set mine as about 3-4 bars and it notices the vehicle further away and then it slows down sooner. the downside is you have a gap that anyone can merge in front and slow you down.

[@DadeMurphie]

@@jkirk99 it's got that. It can be really annoying you have to really think about how many times you will need to press it to get your desired result. Hit it the wrong number of times going from a 1 car gap to a 3 can be very unexpected for the people behind you.

[@jkirk99]

@@DadeMurphie i just set mine and forget it. unless you accidentally hit the button it won't change.

[@Katherine-15-12]

It is amazing👍

[@ubeuonly]

Ford is anxious to perfect this technology so that the car can take itself back to the dealership for recalls

[@MrBrady5885]

Is this with copilot assist or copilot active?

[@BobEveleth]

This is with lane centering (hence the need for the weight on the steering wheel) and adaptive cruise control. That's all.

[@s.hervey6173]

Great video! Thanks

[@MyFord77]

My f150 has that but I’m too worried to use it

[@nekton.avenger]

Good hack indeed

[@BobEveleth]

Thank-you.

[@CCtoostrong]

I think John Travolta is on to something 😮

[@dynasty4851]

Makes my wheel look ugly. Cramp my style 😎. I just use my knee.

[@peeblestim]

but does it stop at red lights?

[@bradarmstrong7467]

If someone is in front of you, yes. If not, no. This is designed to work on freeways and some highways

[@BobEveleth]

As you pull up to a stop light, or stop sign, if there is a car in front of you that is stopping, the truck will stop. After about two to three seconds the cruise control will turn off - when the light turns green you have to either hit the gas, or hit the resume button on the wheel and the car will take off again, keeping the distance behind the car in front.

[@kevinvoorheis1990]

Is this on Bee Cave? Or 71…

[@triechane08]

Try driving to places where they deal with animal crossing such as deer, elks, Moses and other wild animals I wonder if this auto pilot driving would work. Just scary with kids behind. Idk how would that work.

[@BobEveleth]

I drive in Texas - deer on the roads often. IMPORTANT: I use this like I use cruise control - it makes driving just a little more relaxing. I still pay attention, and can grab the wheel at a moment's notice. As you drive more on open roads you get a feel for how the vehicle responds, and can be more comfortable, but you still have to pay attention - always. Good luck!

[@scottlink183]

But why? Just to do it? How much of a burden is it to lay one of your hands on the steering wheel as you drive?

[@FraldinhoBJJ]

200 IQ hack lol

[@palusqui]

That's so risky and fatal! People must not depend on self driving. The vehicle may misjudge the lane and throw you to the opposite lane. Be careful man!

[@ginginthing]

Nice. Very smart.

[@stevenrhodes4215]

Man you rock🎉,

[@Dylan-tk1nf]

Hell yeah, sick

[@erin7995]

Wow does this still work?

[@BobEveleth]

yes

[@GautamAtri]

Sweet .. I love this

[@carlrivera5409]

Best hope the jurisdictions you travel on doesn't have hidden breaks in the travel lanes! or you will be in a side swipping road adventure LOL! That aluminum body won't handle it very well.

[@BobEveleth]

To be clear - you ABSOLUTELY have to pay attention - most especially on new roads that you don't have experience driving. When I go to the gym in the morning it is a ten minute drive. Eight of those minutes are on a country road. There are two spots in that road that I know my car can lose the lane, so I am there ready to grab the wheel. The rest of the time I am drinking my coffee and enjoying the morning drive. ANY road you are not familiar with you have to pay attention to see how the road is handled by the system., On my morning route I know the two places. Freeways have nice lane designations so those I trust more, but you still have to pay attention in case a lane breaks, OR a car has stopped in front of you to turn. This is an aid, a great aid as it makes driving more comfortable for me with my hands on my lap versus on the wheel. It is not full self driving. Finally - ANY time there is a pedestrian, runner, cyclist or any other situation in which you need to pay closer attention, your hands should be on the wheel.

[@josipdolic6391]

Amazing

[@sceneryrelaxation6701]

I know if it's not important but what engine is it

[@BobEveleth]

I have the hybrid. About 20% better mileage than my last f150 with the big v8, and very peppy (for a truck).

[@brianagrizwold258]

You should let your passenger know that bag of metal sockets will be headed their way at up to 200 mph when the airbag goes off. Horrible, horrible idea.

[@BobEveleth]

Don't the airbags come out of the center of the wheel?

[@ncironhorse8367]

I use a plastic water bottle. Works great.

[@goneridingparts]

your better off to lay that weight over the Right bar of the steering wheel, so it will just fall in your lap or floor if you need to make any emergency steering. We just use a 2lb ankle weight and it lays over the right steering bar. The F150 Steers much better than F250 with this system. Different steering components. As for driving off the road, it absolutely will in certain circumstances and so will actual BLuecruise, which is now stupid expensive. Fords trying to pay for their eV bullsh**t. It's around 800 per year now for Bluecruise, absolutely ridiculous in my opinion.

[@BobEveleth]

That's a good idea. Yes on BlueCruise - this hack worked more than BlueCruise. I did not renew.

[@vmac5421]

Sold my man

[@codysmith9813]

I would just rather drive my truck.

[@jliefer2484]

yeah me too

[@BobEveleth]

I get that. I have a 65 Mustang I take out - love driving it!

[@rubenlopez6081]

Is that an ankle weight ?

[@BobEveleth]

I tried an ankle weight and it was too heavy and bulky. This is an old armband that olds an ipod - I put in 1.5 pounds of old sockets instead of the phone. That seams to be the right amount of weight. I have since covered it with a headband so it does not stick out visually so much.

[@supnacho7454]

Holy shit that’s badass

[@WilliamHollinger2019]

Me I will drive obs f150 the looks on it.

[@ΜολονΛαβε100]

This is why I am not for self driving anything… I want to be the human controlling the vehicle and paying to everything attention around me. This is one reason why I don’t trust the self driving technology.

[@RobertMcGullam]

PUT THE HACK ON THE PLAQUE!!!

[@Allsopcd]

So, what happens if you need to react to an road emergency? You've just increased your reaction time not only physically, but mentally as well because you're thinking, "Hey, all's good. I'm perfectly safe", until you're not. This guy should be cited for making our highways more dangerous.

[@BobEveleth]

Same could be said for cruise control.

[@cascade7606]

Great! No more dui tickets

[@danielthommen8243]

Pretty stupid to rely on technology... My rental f150's technology stopped working all of a sudden...

[@Soulintent95]

Honestly i dont see the appeal to self driving.

[@jonplay3602]

Thanks for the tip have you crashed yet?

[@BobEveleth]

I have 60k miles on my track - I would guesstimate 50k of those are hands free. No crashes - buy you have to pay attention. If you drive the same roads often, you can see how the truck performs, and schedule your attentiveness accordingly. I use it like I used cruise control - a tool that makes it more comfortable, but does not mean you don't have to pay attention. Good luck!

[@georgejungle138]

Fabio

[@ProfessionalBirdWatcher]

Tesla is overrated when Ford and Kia/Hyundai can do the same for half the price

[@Dude-mz8su]

Videos like this will force ford to do and over the air update so you have to wiggle the wheel. Enjoy your truck, but don't post illegal hacks.

[@blakedudley4692]

It’s not illegal. And ford won’t do anything about this because it’s not their problem. If the consumer chooses to do something outside of the mfg intentions that’s on the consumer.

[@Dude-mz8su]

@@blakedudley4692 Tesla had full self driving before some bum bass decided to take a nap behind the wheel. Now you have to keep your hands on the wheel.

[@jalalayan4712]

How is this illegal? Maybe ford should have thought about this so their customers won’t have to think for their selves. Great video.

[@Dude-mz8su]

@@jalalayan4712 Tesla had this feature 10 years ago and people posted all the workaround for it. Now you have to shake the wheel every 20 seconds.