Active Park Assist

If you dread the thought of parallel parking, Ford has your answer. It’s called Active Park Assist, now available on 2010 Escape Hybrid Limited models. Here’s how it works: While driving slowly in the parking zone, activate Park Assist and it looks for an available parking spot. Ultrasonic sensors measure the distance to the curb and between parked cars. Once a spot that’s big enough is identified, you’re signaled to stop and accept the system’s assistance. When you give the system the green light to proceed, Park Assist controls the steering, all you do is control the braking.