Auto High Beam

[Lomhouse]

Apologies if this has been addressed, but why is the auto high beam disabled after 30 mph? I travel on hilly and curvy rural roads and the auto feature would be greatly appreciated at lower speeds. Anyway to lower the speed limitation?

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[Ducati1098]

Easy enough to google. There’s a few different reasons. As far as I know, you can’t adjust the speed at which they come on.

 

[SuperDave150]

You can still do manual high beams.

 

[Lomhouse]

You can still do manual high beams.

True, but don’t have this “safety” feature in my other cars. Thanks!

 

[BroncoChallenger]

As one who absolutely hates auto-high-beam, I have it shut off in every vehicle I own that has it.

Which is odd, because I absolutely love automatic lights, and every vehicle we have has the lights set to auto to come on when it gets dark.

 

[Oilbrnr]

Yeah, that is stupid. So you drop below 30 and it reverts to low beams? Guess Ford Bronco engineers don't go off-road at night. Another Better Idea.

 

[UncleBrad]

My "base" 2024 Big Bend surprisingly has the auto high-beam, and it was on by default. My very first evening drive posed a problem: it got confused in a town 4-way stop, which was illuminated with street lights. The other guy was clearly angry because my Bronco appeared to keep flashing its brights at him. I then turned off the "feature" and kept it off.

The screen shot above posted by Ducati1098 gave me an idea: I'll bet the system got confused by the street lights as I was slowing down for the stop. Makes sense.

In my Bronco Sport, the system worked extremely well in rural areas at night.

 

[jrollo7]

Easy enough to google. There’s a few different reasons. As far as I know, you can’t adjust the speed at which they come on.

All sounds logical but I agree with UncleBrad. Deer running across our roads at night happen often regardless of my speed. I was wondering last night why my high beams weren’t coming on and I was driving under 30mph.

 

[jrollo7]

My "base" 2024 Big Bend surprisingly has the auto high-beam, and it was on by default. My very first evening drive posed a problem: it got confused in a town 4-way stop, which was illuminated with street lights. The other guy was clearly angry because my Bronco appeared to keep flashing its brights at him. I then turned off the "feature" and kept it off.

The screen shot above posted by Ducati1098 gave me an idea: I'll bet the system got confused by the street lights as I was slowing down for the stop. Makes sense.

In my Bronco Sport, the system worked extremely well in rural areas at night.

Googled:
https://www.google.com/gasearch?q=w...there a speed limitation?&source=sh/x/gs/m2/5

 

[Ducati1098]

All sounds logical but I agree with UncleBrad. Deer running across our roads at night happen often regardless of my speed. I was wondering last night why my high beams weren’t coming on and I was driving under 30mph.

Just like most other things, It can’t account for every possible situation. I think at only 30 mph or less, most people would easily be able to stop or avoid a deer in most cases.

 

[Jdyount]

I personally love the auto high beam feature. And you know what, you can over-ride it if you don't like when it changes, just do the exact same thing you would if the feature wasn't there and flip the lever to turn your brights on...

I live in one of the most deer infested areas of the country in SE Kansas, bright lights aren't gonna help you below 30 mph anymore than dims. In fact, dims may be better because more of the light is pointing down at the road which should keep you focused closer and anyone who has hit a deer knows, they come in from the side fast and the ditch is really where you should be scanning, not 1/4 mile down the road. During the rut, if I'm on the road and I don't see any other cars, I'll flip my ditch lights on. Ya, it's illegal, but I'm sure if any county cop saw me doing it they'd fully understand and prob just give me a warning...

Also, brights and off-roading, ya, 99.8% of the time I offroad at night I use my dims. I WANT to see what's directly in front of me. Also, if you're not off-roading in a group at night, you probably shouldn't be off-roading at night...

 

[rpaluch1]

I have a 22 OBX and have no issue at speed with auto high beams. However if the system picks up a distant light or a reflection it toggles off and on. One other note if you manually set high beams you have to reset auto high beams.

 

[AK SNO RIDER]

Wait, people actually use Fords god awful auto high beams?

The calibration is so fucking bad it's not even funny. They turn off for street lamps and reflective signs only to then blind the fuck out of random oncoming cars and turn on and off every 7 seconds when there's someone in front of you.

Just turn them the fuck off. Flicking the high beam switch with your own hand is the easiest thing you'll ever do.

 

[jrollo7]

Just like most other things, It can’t account for every possible situation. I think at only 30 mph or less, most people would easily be able to stop or avoid a deer in most cases.

These are NY deer. Quick and sly with high maneuverability.

 

[UncleBrad]

Wait, people actually use Fords god awful auto high beams?

The calibration is so fucking bad it's not even funny. They turn off for street lamps and reflective signs only to then blind the fuck out of random oncoming cars and turn on and off every 7 seconds when there's someone in front of you.

Just turn them the fuck off. Flicking the high beam switch with your own hand is the easiest thing you'll ever do.

Please ease off the foul language. Not necessary to make your points.

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