Rear Axle; Electronic Locking Differential - Ford Ranger 2019 Owner's Manual

ELECTRONIC LOCKING
DIFFERENTIAL
Note: Do not operate the system on sealed
roads. Doing so may lead to excessive tire
noise and wear. Use the system only in
consistently slippery or loose surface.
The system locks the left and right portions
of the rear axle together to form a solid
driving axle, resulting in increased rear
wheel traction in certain conditions.
Press the electronic differential lock button
to activate the system.
Note: The lock button is on the center
console.
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The electronic differential lock can lock
and unlock when the internal gears are
aligned and no torque load is placed on
the differential. To aid alignment, drive the
vehicle in a straight line with the
accelerator pedal released. Alternatively,
drive slowly forward and backward while
moving the steering wheel from side to side
to allow the electronic differential lock to
lock.
High vehicle speed and high accelerator
pedal application inhibit the electronic
locking differential system engagement.
Follow the instruction on the instrument
cluster for engagement and
disengagement.
Ranger (TFG) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201809, First-Printing

Rear Axle

(IF EQUIPPED)
Note: You can use the system in any drive
mode 2H, 4H or 4L.
Note: When you engage the system, the
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) functions
such as Stability Control, Traction Control,
Hill Descent Control, Emergency stop signal,
Hill Start Assist and Trailer Sway Control
are deactivated, the ESP Off indicator
illuminates, and the HDC on indicator turns
off.
Note: When the anti-lock braking system
is operating, the system disengages.
The electronic locking differential system
can affect various terrain modes. See
Principle of Operation (page 166).
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