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G0000136 Adaptive Cruise Control & Collision Warning Radar Alignment Process

This document provides instructions for properly aligning the horizontal calibration of the cruise control and collision warning radar sensor module. It outlines the vehicle models that the procedure applies to, preparation steps like checking for faults and ensuring proper sensor attachment. The key part of the alignment process involves driving the vehicle in a way that allows the radar to detect around 250 stationary metallic objects along the side of the road to complete its calibration.

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G0000136 Adaptive Cruise Control & Collision Warning Radar Alignment Process

This document provides instructions for properly aligning the horizontal calibration of the cruise control and collision warning radar sensor module. It outlines the vehicle models that the procedure applies to, preparation steps like checking for faults and ensuring proper sensor attachment. The key part of the alignment process involves driving the vehicle in a way that allows the radar to detect around 250 stationary metallic objects along the side of the road to complete its calibration.

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Adaptive Cruise Control & Collision Warning Radar

General Service Bulletin (GSB):


Alignment Process
Information on set up and completion steps for proper
GSB Overview: horizontal alignment of the cruise control module (C-CM)
radar sensor
NOTE: This information is not intended to replace or supersede any warranty, parts and service policy, Work Shop Manual
(WSM) procedures or technical training or wiring diagram information.

This GSB includes information on the following topics:

• Vehicle Applications
• System Preparation
• Horizontal Drive Cycle Process

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• Vehicle Aplication:
– 2010-2017 Taurus, Explorer, Edge, Flex, Fusion, MKS, MKX, MKT, MKZ
– 2015-2017 F150, Mustang, and MKC
– 2017 Super Duty, Escape, and Continental
• Preparation:
– Check DTCs, tires, Cruise-Control Module (C-CM) attachment/vertical alignment. (Refer to Workshop
Manual [WSM] section 419-03)
– If any DTCs are found in an On-Demand Self-Test of the C-CM (i.e. return after clearing), the Horizontal
Alignment Procedure may not run or may abort.
– If the C-CM (radar sensor) is detached from the bracket on one or more nylon ball socket joints, it
must be reattached and leveled per the WSM prior to performing the Horizontal Alignment
procedure. (New grommets are available for service – p/n W790214-S900)

– Once the C-CM calibration procedure is activated, a message will appear in the dual display
instrument cluster. Older style clusters will have a flashing amber symbol instead.

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• Vehicle Horizontal Drive Cycle Process:


– Vehicle must be driven in the same key cycle
• If a key cycle or power loss occurs before completion of the alignment procedure,
the sensor will exit the procedure. The message will change to "Adaptive Cruise Not
Available" for dual display clusters.
– If the vehicle does not have the original equipment tires
• Check that the tire size matches what is programmed in the PCM. If there is a
mismatch, the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) alignment process may not complete,
or the customer may experience stuttering or surging during usage of the cruise
control. Upon successful completion of the alignment procedure, the "Front Sensor
Not Aligned" message will clear and normal instrument cluster display will resume.
For older clusters, the amber light will cease blinking.
– Targets
• While driving the car during Horizontal Alignment mode, the radar is constantly
scanning for stationary targets.
• Once it detects enough targets (around 250) it will align and the "Front Sensor Not
Aligned" message will disappear from the cluster.
Note: Driving in areas with more stationary metallic objects will align the radar faster than in
areas with fewer.

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Vehicle Horizontal Drive Cycle Process (cont.):


• This picture shows a target-rich environment. Steel fence posts run next to the road
along with signs and light posts. Each post, sign and pole counts as a single target.

• This picture shows a target-poor environment (very few targets) the vehicle will
need significantly longer drive time to detect enough stationary targets in order to
align.

Very few metallic targets


close to road

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