Ford Cars w/ Adaptive Cruise Control (19 Models: Full List)

Adaptive cruise control has been available mostly in luxury vehicles but is now common in many mainstream cars, including Ford.

The Ford cars, SUVs, and EVs in this post have adaptive cruise control or conventional cruise control system.

Check the corresponding tables to see the relevant model years when the system became available.

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Adaptive Cruise Control vs. Cruise Control

The more-basic cruise control in older Ford vehicles helps maintain a steady cruising speed for a relaxing highway drive.

Adaptive cruise control (ACC) enhances the conventional cruise control system by adjusting the car’s speed to match the vehicle ahead, slowing or accelerating accordingly in response to the driver’s set speed.

Newer Fords have the Co-Pilot360 technology, containing a suite of tech and safety features that keep the driver in command, including Ford Blue Cruise and Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control.

Rival mainstream car makers that produce popular SUV models with adaptive cruise control (ACC) include:

Considering Ford’s strength in trucks and off-road four-wheel drives, the following manufacturers’ off-road capable vehicles with cruise control are worth checking out:

Ford Cars with Adaptive Cruise Control

#1 Ford Fiesta

Most Ford Fiesta models from 2011 to 2019 had cruise control, including the SE, ST Line, and Titanium trims.

#2 Ford Focus

Most Ford Focus models in the higher trims from 2002 to 2018 had cruise control, including ST Line and Titanium.

Ford Focus in 2000 and 2001 with the Zetec engine did not have cruise control.

#3 Ford Mustang

This iconic coupe or convertible has been thrilling car enthusiasts for decades with its muscular powertrains and track-capable handling.

Cruise control has been standard for all Ford Mustangs since 2005, including the Mustang GT, Mach 1, Shelby GT350, and Shelby GT500.

Only the base model of the 2002, 2003, and 2004 Ford Mustang did not have the cruise control system.

No Ford Mustangs have the improved-spec adaptive cruise control.

Ford SUVs with Adaptive Cruise Control

#4 Ford EcoSport

EcoSport is Ford’s smallest crossover, and the subcompact offers brand loyalists an opportunity to own an affordable Ford AWD.

Ford EcoSport has had the cruise control system as a standard provision since its 2018 debut.

Unfortunately, no Ford EcoSport has the more sophisticated adaptive cruise control.

#5 Ford Escape, Escape Hybrid, & Escape Plug-In Hybrid

In an ultra-competitive segment, the Ford Escape small SUV is a competent entrant, with a smooth ride and roomy interior among its notable pluses.

Ford offers the Escape SUV three powertrain options to broaden its appeal: gasoline-only, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid.

Since 2020, all Ford Escape models have had adaptive cruise control in the upper trims and conventional cruise control in the lower trims, including the Escape hybrid and Escape plug-in hybrid.

From 2009 to 2019, all Ford Escapes had standard cruise control, while older models only had the system in the higher trims.

2001 to 2008 Ford Escape models only had cruise control in the pricier trims.

#6 Ford Bronco Sport

The compact Bronco Sport represents the acceptable compromise if you want a more comfortable ride on-road and don’t need the larger, ultra-off-road-capable Bronco.

Most Ford Bronco Sport models have at least the conventional cruise control system, except for the pricier trims having the more-sophisticated adaptive cruise control from 2023 onwards.

#7 Ford Bronco

The Ford Bronco is one of the most capable 4WD off-roaders among midsize SUVs.

The 2021-revived Ford Bronco has had standard cruise control up to the latest model, with previous generations having none of the cruise-management systems.

No Ford Bronco has the more advanced adaptive cruise control.

#8 Ford Edge

Ford Edge is the American automaker’s two-row midsize SUV that travels better on-road than it goes off-road.

Since its 2007 introduction, Ford Edge has had the cruise control system as a standard provision.

No Ford Edge models have the sophisticated adaptive cruise control, unfortunately.

#9 Ford Explorer & Explorer Hybrid

This three-row midsize SUV is available in gas-only and hybrid powertrains.

Ford Explorers have had adaptive cruise control in the more-expensive trims and conventional cruise control in the basic trims since 2016.

From 2002 to 2015, Ford Explorers had standard cruise control; older models do not have the system.

#10 Ford Expedition

Though it’s the American company’s largest SUV with impressive towing capability, and is expectedly a comfortable highway cruiser, surprisingly, adaptive cruise control isn’t available across the range.

Ford only began making adaptive cruise control available in 2018 at the Expedition large SUV’s higher trims, which has stayed that way.

Ford Trucks with Adaptive Cruise Control

#11 Ford Maverick

Ford Maverick compact truck has cruise control in the XLT and Lariat trims but not in the XL for 2022.

Pricier trims of the 2023 Ford Maverick have the more-advanced adaptive cruise control.

#12 Ford Ranger

This midsize pickup is easier to park than full-size trucks and has enough towing and hauling capacities for the average user.

All Ford Rangers have had cruise control since 2021, while the 2020 model only has the system in the higher trims; the 2019 Ford Ranger did not have cruise control.

No Ford Ranger has the comparatively more-sophisticated adaptive cruise control.

#13 Ford F-150 & F-150 Hybrid

Since 2021, most Ford F-150 models (including XL, XLT, and Lariat) have had at least the conventional cruise control system, except for King Ranch, Platinum, and Limited Hybrid trims with the more-sophisticated adaptive cruise control (ACC).

Ford F-150s from 2001 to 2020 only had basic cruise control in the more expensive trims; none had adaptive cruise control.

#14 Ford F-150 Raptor

Since its 2017 introduction, the Ford F-150 Raptor, with superior off-road chops, has had standard cruise control.

Unfortunately, the Ford F-150 Raptor does not have adaptive cruise control.

#15 Ford F-250

This full-size heavy-duty truck is the F-150 alternative if you need greater strength for heavier chores.

Most Ford F-250s have had cruise control since 2019, except for the Limited diesel trim with the higher-spec adaptive cruise control.

Opt for one of the higher trim levels if you want cruise control in Ford F-250s from 2001 to 2018.

#16 Ford F-350

Since 2020, most Ford F-350s have had cruise control, except for the more-expensive Limited and Platinum trims having the adaptive cruise control system.

Cruise control is only available in the higher trims of F-350 models from 2001 to 2019, like XLT, Lariat, and King Ranch when available.

#17 Ford F-450

Similar to the F-350, the Ford F-450 Super Duty has cruise control as a base provision and adaptive cruise control in the upper trims like Platinum and Limited.

Ford Van with Cruise Control

#18 Ford Transit Passenger Van

Since 2019, most Ford Transit models have had cruise control, except for the more-basic trims where the system is optional.

Ford Electric Vehicle with Adaptive Cruise Control

#19 Mustang Mach-E

Enthusiasts who desire the muscular Mustang coupe but wish for a more versatile body will find plenty of appeal in the Mustang Mach-E electric SUV.

All Ford Mustang Mach-E models have had standard adaptive cruise control since the electric SUV’s 2021 debut, including the Mach-E GT.

References:

https://www.ford.com/new-suvs-crossovers/

https://www.ford.com/new-trucks/

https://www.ford.com/technology/driver-assist-technology/