Ford Escape Owner's Manual page 218

Driving
Switching off traction control
If the vehicle is stuck in snow, mud or sand, and seems to lose engine
power, switching off the traction control features of the AdvanceTrac
with RSC system may be beneficial because the wheels are allowed to
spin. This will restore full engine power and will enhance momentum
through the obstacle. To switch off the traction control, press the
traction control off button. Full features of the stability control system
can be restored by pressing the traction control off button again, or by
turning off and restarting the engine.
If you switch off the traction control, the stability control "OFF" light will
illuminate steadily. Pressing the stability control off button again will turn
off the stability control "OFF" light.
In R (Reverse), ABS and the engine and brake traction control features
will continue to function; however, ESC and RSC are disabled.
AdvanceTrac with RSC Features
Stability
Button
control
functions
light
Illuminated
Default at
during bulb
start-up
check
Button pressed
momentarily Illuminated
Button pressed
again after
illuminated
deactivation
1
When the AdvanceTrac button is pressed momentarily, traction
control is disabled.
2
When the AdvanceTrac button is pressed and held for more than five
seconds, trailer sway control is disabled.
Trailer sway control (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with trailer sway control (TSC). When
properly equipped, trailer sway control will use the sensors of the
vehicle's AdvanceTrac with RSC system to detect and attempt to
mitigate trailer sway by applying brake force at individual wheels and, if
necessary, by reducing engine power. No driver action is required.
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2011 Escape (204)
Owners Guide, 4th Printing
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I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
RSC /
Stability
ESC/
Traction
control
Illuminated
Enabled during bulb
Not Illuminated
1
Enabled
Not
Enabled
illuminated
Trailer
control
sway
"OFF"
Enabled
check
Enabled
solid
Not
2
Enabled