How does the speed limiter work?

Get to know the Speed Limiter system, an intelligent technology in Ford vehicles that allows you to set a desired maximum speed. This enhances safety and helps prevent exceeding legal speed limits. Learn how to set, adjust, and cancel the speed using the intuitive and convenient steering wheel controls.

The Speed Limiter system is designed to help you control your vehicle's speed so it does not exceed a preset maximum threshold. The operational details are as follows:

System Operation: You can set a maximum speed that is automatically enforced. The system helps prevent the vehicle from exceeding that speed, even when you apply normal pressure to the accelerator pedal.
Setting and Controls: You can conveniently operate the system via steering wheel controls, including setting the initial speed (SET), increasing or decreasing the speed, resuming the previous setting (RES), or canceling the operation (CAN).
Emergency Overtaking: If you need to temporarily exceed the set speed—for instance, while overtaking—you can do so by depressing the accelerator pedal fully to intentionally override the set limit.
Warning System:
- Unintentional Exceedance: If the speed limit is exceeded without the accelerator being fully depressed (e.g., when driving downhill), a warning light on the instrument cluster will flash along with an audible alert.
- Intentional Exceedance: When you depress the accelerator fully to overtake, only the warning light will flash to notify you of the status.

Please Note: The Speed Limiter system is a driving aid only. You must still exercise caution and make driving decisions based on actual traffic conditions. For specific details regarding the Ford Ranger and Ford Everest, please refer to your Ford Owner's Manual.