Aftermarket Bumpers and Technology Package (Adaptive Cruise/Collision/etc)

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The Technology Package is a $2k option, and since i'm likely going to aftermarket bumpers early on curious if i should remove this package, or if the sensors can be easily relocated/retofitted? The tech package includes adaptive cruise, collision avoidance and lane departure...

Anyone familiar with the current 15+ F series aware of how many sensors that includes?

I know of just the module behind the front bumperette, and the rear parking sensors. I did not notice the more common ford side sensors mounted on fenders on the truck at the show, or pics elsewhere
 

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Aren't some of the radar devices actually in the rear turn signal bezel - for the lane departure stuff anyway?

I'm pretty sure the front radar device is easily relocated.....
 
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That would be excellent if some sensors were embedded in headlights, the less things to alter the better. On other cars the adaptive system comprised of a glass looking sphere eye, which i haven't seen in any photos. Just found a module that hides behind the bumperette, and curious if this could function the same behind aluminum or steel?

A year ago I wouldn't have considered keeping the option, but my current car has it and while i do find it annoying it has potentially saved me a time or two so far. Avoiding one accident would make this $2k option worthwhile in my eyes
 
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Confirmed, ADD has a relocation bracket for the ACC trucks. Assuming it moves it up behind the body valance/lip (plastic).

Assume remaining sensors are within the headlights and tail lights, guessing those will not be cheap replacements for the minor tree taps ;)
 

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I believe the adaptive cruise is located behind the rearview mirror. What sensors are in the bumper? Doesn't look like any in the pics I've seen. I will say you can see the camera behind the mirror in some of them.
 

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I believe the adaptive cruise is located behind the rearview mirror. What sensors are in the bumper? Doesn't look like any in the pics I've seen. I will say you can see the camera behind the mirror in some of them.

Proximity sensors mainly for parking. I dont think the Raptor even has front proximity sensors now that I go back and look.

But the adaptive cruise, auto high-low, and rain sensor is usually behind the rearview like you stated.
 
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what is lane change?
I second the adaptive cruise is cool. Had is on a car years ago I used it
 

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what is lane change?
I second the adaptive cruise is cool. Had is on a car years ago I used it

Lane-keeping system Available lane-keeping is designed to help prevent a driver from drifting outside of the intended driving lane. The system automatically detects the left- or right-hand road lane markings using a camera mounted between the windshield and interior rearview mirror. A vibration in the steering wheel is used to alert the driver. The system can also provide steering torque to help guide the vehicle back into the lane if needed
 
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