tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-943061409344261913.post1304890503223591926..comments2016-05-01T23:46:42.255-04:00Comments on IS 251 @ Loyola University in Maryland: Ford's Pothole Detection SystemUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-943061409344261913.post-60184690906283857532016-02-22T14:17:52.779-05:002016-02-22T14:17:52.779-05:00I think Ford’s pothole detection system is a great...I think Ford’s pothole detection system is a great advancement in car technology that will be an affordable, but beneficial change to new perspective car consumers. After experiencing a few flat tires from hitting potholes, I would definitely be interested in this feature in my car. Especially drivers who own high-end cars that tires could be around a few hundred dollars would love this feature because these cars typically have thin tires that look nice but cannot withstand constant potholes. I think companies not putting spare tires in cars in the future could be looked at both positively and negatively. I think it could save car companies some money if they do not have to produce all those extra tires to put one in their cars. However, I also think consumers will have a big problem with this because although this technology can help prevent tire damage from potholes, it is not 100% damage-proof and the tire can also receive damage from other things such as nails. I also think Ford reporting that the car will stop only if it is going below 30 mph is a problem. Although I think it would be hard and dangerous for a car moving at a fast speed to stop every time it encounters a pothole, I also think driving over a pothole at a fast speed causes the most damage to a tire. Also, even if the car does stop when it is going below 30 mph, I think it could be a problem if other cars behind it are following too closely. I am curious to know if the driver and passengers in the car can feel the change the car makes when it is reacting to the potholes. I also want to know how effective the springs are that control this system and if they need to be changed. If they need to be changed, I think Ford needs to tell its customers how often they need to be changed or have maintenance done and how much it costs because this could be an additional investment that customers do not know they are getting involved in. Other than these few problems that I think Ford might face in the future, I think it is a great first step toward fixing the problem cars encounter constantly with potholes and it is a better, more affordable fix that constantly having to replace your tires. <br />Dominique Ehlingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18374735417069995561noreply@blogger.com