Stability Control; Principle Of Operation; Using Stability Control - Ford RANGER Owner's Manual

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

Electronic Stability Control
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of
your responsibility to drive with due
care and attention. Failure to do so
could result in loss of vehicle control,
personal injury or death.
B
A
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A Without ESC
B With ESC
The system supports stability when your
vehicle starts to slide away from your
intended path. The system performs this
by braking individual wheels and reducing
engine torque as required.

Stability Control

B
B
A
B
A
The system also provides an enhanced
traction control function by reducing
engine torque if the wheels spin when you
accelerate. This improves your ability to
pull away on slippery roads or loose
surfaces, and improves comfort by limiting
wheel spin in hairpin bends.
Stability Control Warning Lamp
While driving, it flashes when the system
is operating. See Warning Lamps and
Indicators (page 60).

USING STABILITY CONTROL

Note: The system will be switched on
automatically every time you switch the
ignition on.
Note: When the system is deactivated with
the transfer switch in 2H position, the ESC
off indicator will flash twice to indicate that
the system is completely turned off and
remains illuminated. Press the switch again
to enable the system. For item location: See
At a Glance (page 9).
Note: ESC is switched off when the transfer
switch is in 4L position.
2-wheel drive vehicles
Press and hold the switch for one second
to deactivate Engine Traction Control,
Trailer Stability Control and ESC. Hill Start
Assist remains active.
Press and hold the switch for five seconds
to deactivate Engine Traction Control,
Trailer Stability Control and Brake Traction
Control. Hill Descent Control and Hill Start
Assist remain active.
4-wheel drive vehicles
Note: All the stability control (ESC)
functions are reactivated when 2H position
is selected.
Transfer shift switch in 4H position:
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