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Of course not. Blinker on first If lane is occupied the BLIS illuminates on the mirror. My issue is no warning beep to accompany the mirror warning. Other vehicles have this.
Example: Moving into passing lane on Highway. Signal left. No BLIS warning. Visually check drivers mirror. Clear. Begin to change lanes and the idiot behind you decides to change lanes and passes you at high speed. BLIS does go off but in an emergency situation the audible warning in addition to the BLIS illumination would be safer. Ford had this on my 2019 Mustang. Why delete it? Just stupid.
I do not understand why it is hard for some people to accept something different.
The same people that are saying the audible sound is annoying (many whom have never had a car to experience it, as it is not loud at all) I bet were the same people complaining that the light on the sideview mirror is so annoying driving at night with it lighting on and off the whole time going down the highway when it first came out.
Not everyone is a perfect driver, if something is available to help prevent a driver from side swiping me. Or maybe help protect a young new driver from making a costly mistake from inexperience then I think it is a good feature.
The same people that are saying the audible sound is annoying (many whom have never had a car to experience it, as it is not loud at all) I bet were the same people complaining that the light on the sideview mirror is so annoying driving at night with it lighting on and off the whole time going down the highway when it first came out.
Not everyone is a perfect driver, if something is available to help prevent a driver from side swiping me. Or maybe help protect a young new driver from making a costly mistake from inexperience then I think it is a good feature.
The almighty dollar is more important to businesses. Every year more items are deleted and yet there's an increase in price with auto manufacturers making record profits.
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Yea, they should send a shock to the drivers seat!
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....and then punch it.
I don’t think it makes the vehicle less safe because there is no audio chirp. It has the light, that’s plenty. People rely on too many “safety features” these days while driving. If someone is overtaking you at such a rate of speed that you didn’t see them when you checked before switching lanes and the light wasn’t on when you started changing lanes the audio clue isn’t going to help. Plus their horn will get your attention.
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I simply asked if the feature was available and expressed surprise that Ford cheaper out not having it when the competition does. I did not expect a debate on this simple question. Wow.
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I don't have an issue with added safety features, but I don't think a manufacturer's decision not to include one is indicative of its commitment to safety. Every added feature is added cost, and there is a point of diminishing returns. Those who say Ford "cheaped out" by not including such-and-such feature forget they benefit by not paying for said feature.
It would be a relatively simple engineering exercise to produce a car that completely prevents death or serious injury of any occupant in the event of an accident, but the added cost and necessary performance reductions would make it all but unmarketable. Ford almost certainly determined the omission of a chime to go along with the BLIS indicator would be applicable in very few situations—none if you look before signaling—and decided consumers would rather avoid the additional cost.
As always, it comes down to doing your research and buying the car you want with the features you want.
Some with Mavericks were looking for this same feature.
https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/forum/threads/way-to-enable-beep-on-blind-spot-monitor-with-forscan.8014/
https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/forum/threads/way-to-enable-beep-on-blind-spot-monitor-with-forscan.8014/
I can't see how a beep is annoying when it comes on only with the blinker on. If you are that good of a driver, you will never hear it. With some other drivers, it can save an accident. Maybe someone that comes in your lane.
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