Traction Control; Principle Of Operation; Using Traction Control - Ford 2023 E Series Owner's Manual

PRINCIPLE 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

WARNING: Operating your vehicle
with the traction control disabled could
lead to an increased risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal injury
and death.
The system automatically turns on each
time you switch the ignition on.
If your vehicle is stuck in mud or snow,
switch traction control off to allow the
wheels to spin.
Switching the System Off
The button for the traction
control system is located on the
E194301
instrument panel.
When you switch the system off, the TCS
off lamp illuminates in the instrument
cluster.
Use the switch again to return the traction
control system to normal operation.
2023 E-Series (TE4) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202111, First-Printing

Traction Control

System Indicator Lights and
Messages
E138639
when a driving condition activates the
system.
E225466
when the traction control system is
switched off or a problem occurs in the
system.
103
The traction control light
temporarily illuminates on
engine start-up and flashes
The traction control off light
temporarily illuminates on
engine start-up and stays on