accent Report post Posted February 21, 2010 I tried it yesterday and I found my ford edge has the brake override system. I'm so glad that we didn't buy a Lexus RX350 :hyper: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronmc57 Report post Posted February 22, 2010 I tried it yesterday and I found my ford edge has the brake override system. I'm so glad that we didn't buy a Lexus RX350 :hyper: What is the brake override system Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kempie Report post Posted February 22, 2010 Maby something to do with the Toyota throttle sticking problem? Brake overrides the throttle? Just a guess.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scootertoo21 Report post Posted February 22, 2010 I will be so happy when I find out what a brake override system does. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJ Nap Report post Posted February 22, 2010 I will be so happy when I find out what a brake override system does. If you are pressing the gas (or it gets stuck) hitting the brake kills the throttle...like pressing the brake to disengage cruise control Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S281ETT Report post Posted February 22, 2010 Hmmmm pretty smart. I thought Toyota was the leader in safety and innovation...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJ Nap Report post Posted February 22, 2010 Ford has really stepped up the past several years! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ablb Report post Posted February 23, 2010 Ford has really stepped up the past several years! Ford started getting better in 1999! HHhhMMmm Does Ford still own Volvo? ab Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scootertoo21 Report post Posted February 23, 2010 This is not something I'd specifically look for in a vehicle but I suppose it's nice to have. What I can't understand with the Toyota problems is why these people don't just turn off the key or put the car in Nuetral if the throttle gets stuck. These idiots that are careening into trees are probably the same people that "accidently" hit the gas when they meant to hit the brake (read: old people that shouldn't be driving). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akirby Report post Posted February 23, 2010 This is not something I'd specifically look for in a vehicle but I suppose it's nice to have. What I can't understand with the Toyota problems is why these people don't just turn off the key or put the car in Nuetral if the throttle gets stuck. These idiots that are careening into trees are probably the same people that "accidently" hit the gas when they meant to hit the brake (read: old people that shouldn't be driving). Most do. But some of these vehicles have push buttons and you have to press the button 3 times or press and hold it to turn it off. And some of the shifters are gated and it's not that easy to find neutral, especially if it's a loaner vehicle as the CHP officer's was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ablb Report post Posted February 23, 2010 One woman claims that she WASN’T texting and the REAL brakes wouldn’t stop her BUT that little bitty “emergency brake” DID! “Parking brake Apply the parking brake whenever the vehicle is parked. To set the parking brake, press the parking brake pedal down until the pedal stops.” ab Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
17remfan Report post Posted March 30, 2010 Thanks for this interesting information. Ive only had my Edge two days and havent looked at the owners manual yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ablb Report post Posted March 30, 2010 I tried it yesterday and I found my ford edge has the brake override system. I'm so glad that we didn't buy a Lexus RX350 :hyper: What year is your Edge? Just for grins I tried it on our 08 MKX. One foot HARD on the gas. Other foot HARD on the brakes. = The motor DID NOT slow down at all! BUT the brakes DID slow us down and would have maybe :eek5: stopped us BUT I didn't want to burn them up. ab Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
