Traction Control; Principle Of Operation; Using Traction Control - Ford Transit Owner's Handbook Manual

Traction control

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

The traction control system improves
traction when one wheel starts to spin at
vehicle speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph).
If a wheel starts to spin, the traction
control system varies the pressure to the
brake of that wheel until is stops spinning.

USING TRACTION CONTROL

The traction control system is operational
when you switch the ignition on.
The traction control indicator will flash
when the system is operating. Slowly
accelerate until the spinning wheel regains
its traction.
The traction control system will stop
working temporarily if used excessively
within a short period of time. This is normal
and has no effect on the brake system.
The traction control system will continue
to operate when ESP is switched off. The
warning lamp in the instrument cluster will
not flash in this case.
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