I noticed that too. Unfortunate. I like it enought that I'm considering the jump up to XLT that has cruise standard, but dang if that blows. This should have been a standard item.
I'd wager that the base vehicle is simply a marketing ploy to be able to advertise a starting price under $20K, which is also one of the reasons that they have the highest non-negotiable delivery fee of $1500 which is silly as it doesn't even cost that much to have vehicles shipped all the way from Korea or Japan. They just really wanted to bake that low price into people's memory on advertisements, even if few can or would get that.I don’t know how many other brands base vehicles come without cruise control though indeed it is a pretty cheap thing for Ford to do to buyers indeed.
There are after market cruise controls you can buy and have installed. I just saw one the other day. I wish I could remember the brand. Just google cruise control for cars. Hope this helps you...I was looking at the $19,xxx model. The only option I would add is the tow hitch...
but is it not possible to get cruise control?
Maybe you could buy the switch and reprogram using Forscan? Anyone know?
So it has remote start via cellphone but no cruise control??
Ford is getting so much free advertising from the under $20k starting price.
It should be clear that $1500 destination fee is intended to makeup for the low "starting" price. Ford is probably using this strategy to hide profit. For comparison, Chevy charges $1,195 to ship the Colorado and $1695 for the Suburban..
Destination Freight Charges | Chevrolet
Cars.com did a good piece of the rise of destination prices across the industry, Ford isn't the only one gaming the advertised price game.
Destination Fees on Cars Are Way Up; Here’s Why | News | Cars.com
True, however on the Ranger XL & F-150 XL it can at least be added as an option. On the Maverick it isn't even an option on the XL which really makes no sense because even Co-Pilot 360 and Lane Keep Assist can be added to the XL trim. That's what has everyone baffled.The Ranger XL and F-150 XL models do not have cruise, either.
Forced upsellTrue, however on the Ranger XL & F-150 XL it can at least be added as an option. On the Maverick it isn't even an option on the XL which really makes no sense because even Co-Pilot 360 and Lane Keep Assist can be added to the XL trim. That's what has everyone baffled.
I was forced to pay $540 for Co-Pilot just to get rear camera with cross traffic alert! I have had it in my Kia Niro the past 4 years and it saved me for a couple of close calls…now i dont want to do with out it. I think its more important to have this feature in a truck as opposed to car…especially when towing or if a “bed cap” is eventually installed. Wondering why, since we have the rear cam, can’t they provide the sensor, too…..even offer it as a individual add-on w/out having to pay $540!Honestly, even the XLT is very barebones when you start looking at features that are considered basic in 2022, like no push button start.
The rear camera is standardI was forced to pay $540 for Co-Pilot just to get rear camera with cross traffic alert! I have had it in my Kia Niro the past 4 years and it saved me for a couple of close calls…now i dont want to do with out it. I think its more important to have this feature in a truck as opposed to car…especially when towing or if a “bed cap” is eventually installed. Wondering why, since we have the rear cam, can’t they provide the sensor, too…..even offer it as a individual add-on w/out having to pay $540!
As for push button start, I will NOT miss that at all. After 4 yrs having it, I will happy to return to regular type key FOB and keyed ignition.
I think lane assist is useless. I disable mine in my present car after a week of initial use….drove me crazy. After decades of driving, I dont need anything telling me whether it s safe to change lanes ….and I feel confident I can determine if its safe to change lanes or pass another vehicle. Only GOOF feature on Co-Pilot to me is rear cross traffic alert. I love that feature. …and I’m having to pay $540 just for rear traffic.True, however on the Ranger XL & F-150 XL it can at least be added as an option. On the Maverick it isn't even an option on the XL which really makes no sense because even Co-Pilot 360 and Lane Keep Assist can be added to the XL trim. That's what has everyone baffled.
You are doing exactly what Ford wants you to do...I noticed that too. Unfortunate. I like it enought that I'm considering the jump up to XLT that has cruise standard, but dang if that blows. This should have been a standard item.
i also won’t miss push button start. Plenty of times I leave my keys in the car, or even leave the car running because it is so quite (prius). I would rather have a key 🔑 all day long.I was forced to pay $540 for Co-Pilot just to get rear camera with cross traffic alert! I have had it in my Kia Niro the past 4 years and it saved me for a couple of close calls…now i dont want to do with out it. I think its more important to have this feature in a truck as opposed to car…especially when towing or if a “bed cap” is eventually installed. Wondering why, since we have the rear cam, can’t they provide the sensor, too…..even offer it as a individual add-on w/out having to pay $540!
As for push button start, I will NOT miss that at all. After 4 yrs having it, I will happy to return to regular type key FOB and keyed ignition.