Traction Control; What Is Traction Control; How Does Traction Control Work; Switching Traction Control On And Off - Ford RANGER 2024 Owner's Manual

WHAT IS TRACTION CONTROL

The traction control system helps to avoid
drive wheel spin and loss of traction.
HOW DOES TRACTION
CONTROL WORK
If your wheels begin to spin, the loss of
traction can compromise steering control
and stability of the vehicle. The traction
control system applies the brakes to
individual wheels and when needed,
reduces engine power at the same time to
increase traction.
SWITCHING TRACTION
CONTROL ON AND OFF
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 turns on each time you switch
the ignition on.
If your vehicle is stuck in mud or snow,
switching traction control off may be
beneficial as this allows the wheels to spin.
Switching the System Off
The switch for the stability and
traction control system is on the
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center console.
When you switch the system off, a
message and an illuminated icon appear
on the instrument cluster.
Use the switch again to return the traction
control system to normal operation.
2024 Ranger (TRD) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202304, DOM

Traction Control

Note: When you switch traction control off,
stability control remains fully active.
Note: When you place your vehicle into
four-wheel drive low (4L), the traction
control disables. Traction control resumes
when you put your vehicle back into
two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive high
(4H).
Note: For additional information on the
traction and stability control systems. See
Stability Control (page 231).
TRACTION CONTROL
INDICATOR
Stability and Traction Control
Indicator
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the engine is running, this indicates a
malfunction. Have your vehicle checked
by an authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
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when an alternative stability control mode
is selected that requires the traction
control off depending on the drive mode
selected.
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If the indicator does not
illuminate when you switch the
ignition on, or remains on when
The traction control off indicator
illuminates when you switch the
traction control system off, or