Ford Co-Pilot360™: Your Standard Safety Net
The Bronco Sport doesn’t skimp on safety, equipping every trim level with Ford’s Co-Pilot360™ suite of driver-assistance technologies. This is your first line of defense, offering features like automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection. This system can automatically apply the brakes to help avoid or mitigate a collision with a vehicle or pedestrian detected in front of the Bronco Sport. It also includes blind spot information system with cross-traffic alert, which helps you change lanes and back out of parking spaces more safely by alerting you to vehicles or objects in your blind spots. Finally, you get automatic high-beam headlights, which automatically switch between high and low beams depending on traffic conditions, enhancing nighttime visibility.
Lane-Keeping Assist: Staying in Your Lane
Another key component of Co-Pilot360™ is lane-keeping assist. This system uses cameras to monitor your position within your lane and gently steer the Bronco Sport back into the center if it detects you drifting. While it doesn’t take over complete control of steering, it provides valuable assistance in preventing unintentional lane departures, particularly during long drives or moments of driver inattention. This feature works in conjunction with lane departure warning, which provides an audible and visual alert before the steering assist kicks in. This two-pronged approach helps keep you safely within your lane.
Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking: Preventing Accidents
Beyond the basic automatic emergency braking within Co-Pilot360™, the Bronco Sport offers pre-collision assist. This system goes a step further by detecting potential collisions and warning the driver before the braking system engages. This gives you a crucial head start to react and potentially avoid an accident entirely. The system utilizes sensors and cameras to monitor the road ahead and will alert you with both visual and audible warnings, allowing for a quicker response time than automatic emergency braking alone. This proactive approach to safety is a significant advantage.
Rear View Camera with Dynamic Guidelines: Easier Parking and Maneuvering
Parking and maneuvering in tight spaces can be challenging, but the Bronco Sport’s rear view camera with dynamic guidelines makes it significantly easier. This system provides a clear view of the area behind the vehicle on the infotainment screen. More importantly, the dynamic guidelines adjust in real-time as you turn the steering wheel, projecting where your vehicle will be heading onto the screen. This visualization helps you accurately judge distances and angles, simplifying parking and low-speed maneuvers in tight areas like parking garages or crowded streets.
Optional Driver-Assist Technologies: Enhancing Safety Further
While Co-Pilot360™ is standard across all Bronco Sport trims, Ford offers optional driver-assistance packages that elevate safety even further. Depending on the trim level and package selected, features like adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go technology, evasive steering assist, and a 360-degree camera system become available. Adaptive cruise control maintains a preset distance from the vehicle in front, automatically adjusting speed to maintain that gap. Evasive steering assist can help you avoid a collision by assisting with steering maneuvers. The 360-degree camera system provides a complete bird’s-eye view of the vehicle’s surroundings, making parking and navigating tight spaces even easier and safer.
Airbags and Safety Restraints: Comprehensive Protection
Beyond the electronic driver-assistance systems, the Bronco Sport incorporates a comprehensive suite of passive safety features. Multiple airbags strategically located throughout the cabin provide protection in the event of a collision. These include front airbags, side-impact airbags for front and rear passengers, and side-curtain airbags for added protection. Seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters further enhance passenger safety by minimizing the risk of injury during a collision. The robust body structure of the Bronco Sport is also designed to absorb impact energy, enhancing the overall protection afforded to occupants.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System: Maintaining Optimal Tire Inflation
Often overlooked but incredibly important is the Bronco Sport’s tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Proper tire inflation is crucial for both safety and fuel efficiency. TPMS continuously monitors the pressure in each tire and alerts the driver if a tire is underinflated. Underinflated tires can lead to reduced handling, increased braking distances, and even tire blowouts, significantly impacting safety. The TPMS allows for prompt attention to tire pressure, ensuring optimal performance and contributing to a safer driving experience. Read more about Bronco Sport safety.
