How to use Hill Descent Control ™ in your Ford

How to start using this safety feature in your Ford vehicle 

If your Ford vehicle is equipped with Hill Descent Control, then using it will be easy. The first thing you need to do is press the correct button in your Ford vehicle. This is located above the display screen on your center console.  

Once you press the button, you’ll see a light appear, and a chime will sound. These confirm that the feature has been successfully activated. At this point, you can accelerate or decelerate to your desired speed as you normally would when driving. Removing your foot from the peddle tells the system to maintain the speed that you are at.  

How does Hill Descent Control work in a Ford vehicle? 

Once you have activated the system, it will use your vehicle’s brake control system to monitor your speed. You get to choose the speed that it will not exceed, sort of like cruise control. It allows you to focus on steering as it handles the difficult stuff. 

How fast can a hill descent go? 

Your Ford vehicle will travel between two and twenty miles per hour when using this feature. This helps you descend slowly. If you exceed this speed when setting a speed for Hill Descent Control, the system will no longer be able to maintain your set speed. However, the system will remain active up to forty mph. You can change the speed at any time using the standard methods.