PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
The traction control system helps avoid drive wheel spin and loss of traction.
If your vehicle begins to slide, the system applies the brakes to individual wheels and, when needed, reduces engine power at the same time. If the wheels spin when accelerating on slippery or loose surfaces, the system reduces engine power in order to increase traction.
USING TRACTION CONTROL
Note: If your vehicle is equipped with MyKey®, it is possible to prevent turning the traction control system off. See the MyKey chapter.
In certain situations (for example, stuck in snow or mud), turning the traction control off may be beneficial as this allows the wheels to spin with full engine power. Turn the traction control system off by pressing the stability control button located in the access door under the climate controls on Taurus SHO models, or through the information display on other models.
System indicator lights and messages
WARNING:
If a failure has been detected within the AdvanceTrac® system, the stability control light will illuminate steadily. Verify that the AdvanceTrac® system was not manually disabled through using the information display control. If the stability control light still illuminates steadily, have the system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately. Operating your vehicle with AdvanceTrac® disabled could lead to an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
The stability control
light temporarily illuminates on engine
start-up and flashes when a driving condition activates the
stability system.
The stability control off light
temporarily illuminates on engine
start-up and stays on when the system is in sport mode, the
traction control system is turned off.
When the traction control system is turned off or on, a message appears in the information display showing system status.
Parking brake
WARNING: If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, then driving your vehicle could result in reduced braking ability, increased stopping distances and ...Stability Control
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION WARNING: Vehicle modifications involving braking system, aftermarket roof racks, suspension, steering system, tire construction and wheel or tire size may change the handlin ...Other materials:
Disassembly and Assembly
Main Control - Overhaul
Special Tool(s)
Main Control
Main Control Valve Body
Solenoid Body
Main Control Valve Body
Check balls
Solenoid damper
NOTICE: Remove the valves by tapping the valve body on the
palm of the hand to slide the valves out ...
Removal and Installation
Safety Belt Anchor and Pretensioner
Special Tool(s)
Removal and Installation
WARNING: All
safety belt components must be inspected and corrected as part of any collision
repair. Inspect all safety belt components as prescribed by Safety Belt
Inspection and Repair After a Collision found in ...
Using summer tires
Safe operation of your vehicle requires that your tires are properly
inflated. Remember that a tire can lose up to half of its air pressure
without appearing flat.
Every day before you drive, check your tires. If one looks lower than the
others, use a tire gauge to check pressure of all tires ...