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Old 30-06-2015, 11:44 AM   #1
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Default New Focus ST have auto-brakes (active city stop)?

Hi all,
I'm getting conflicting reports. Ford's website says that the optional tech pack on the LZ Focus ST doesn't have active city stop yet I've just read a review of the ST which says it does. And since it's on the Titanium, I don't see why not.
The local Ford dealer had no idea (unsurprisingly).

It's a feature I rate really highly, especially after having been rear-ended a few weeks ago.

Any ideas?
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Old 30-06-2015, 11:52 AM   #2
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Default Re: New Focus ST have auto-brakes (active city stop)?

Don't think it has it as it is a manual gearbox
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Old 30-06-2015, 12:48 PM   #3
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Don't think it has it as it is a manual gearbox
I'd be surprised if that was the case as most small cars sold in Europe are manuals so that would rule that feature out for most people.
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Old 30-06-2015, 02:35 PM   #4
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nope dosent work with a manual trans and its only an option on the Titanium which only comes with a powershift trans
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Old 01-07-2015, 10:50 AM   #5
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Fair enough - I stand corrected. Car Advice is wrong...
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Old 11-07-2015, 04:21 PM   #6
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Default Re: New Focus ST have auto-brakes (active city stop)?

According to the newspaper today you get this feature with the optional Technology pack..
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Old 11-07-2015, 05:35 PM   #7
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Default Re: New Focus ST have auto-brakes (active city stop)?

Is that the system that uses a radar to work out distance and speed for that function?
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Old 11-07-2015, 10:51 PM   #8
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According to the newspaper today you get this feature with the optional Technology pack..
ford site says no, besides it just wont work with a manual
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Old 12-07-2015, 09:38 AM   #9
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besides it just wont work with a manual
Yes it does. There are plenty of manual cars around that have it. The 2012 VW Up! had it and it was manual only.
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Old 19-07-2015, 08:09 PM   #10
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Default Re: New Focus ST have auto-brakes (active city stop)?

My LZ ST definitely has it. I have the optional tech pack.
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Old 20-07-2015, 10:02 AM   #11
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ford site says no, besides it just wont work with a manual
Ford's website is often wrong, though. They also state that the Mondeo Trend doesn't have the lane departure warning when it does.
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Old 23-08-2015, 09:04 PM   #12
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Default Re: New Focus ST have auto-brakes (active city stop)?

The LZ ST definitely has it.
A VIN lookup reveals :- "Low Speed Safety System"

This, apparently is Active City Stop.

Havn't seen it in operation yet, thank goodness!!
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Old 23-08-2015, 09:41 PM   #13
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Is that the system that uses a radar to work out distance and speed for that function?

No Ford calls this Adaptive Cruise control.
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