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Traction Control

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How Traction Control Works

If your vehicle begins to slide, the system applies the brakes to individual wheels and, if necessary, reduces engine power at the same time. If the wheels spin when accelerating on a slippery or loose surface, the system reduces power to increase traction.

Turning Traction Control On and Off

The traction control system turns on every time you start the vehicle.

If your vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, turning off traction control may be beneficial as it allows the wheels to spin.

Your vehicle may have MyKey restrictions on this feature.

Traction Control Indicator

Ford Escape. Traction Control

Traction Control - Troubleshooting

Traction Control System - Warning Lamps

System Messages

Ford Escape. Traction ControlThe Traction Control Temporarily Off lamp illuminates at start-up and flashes:

  • When a driving condition activates Traction Control Temporarily Off, the lamp illuminates at start-up and remains on continuously:
  • When you turn the traction control system off, the lamp illuminates.
  • When selecting the alternate stability control mode.
  • If there is a problem with the system.

Traction Control System - Information Messages

AdvanceTrac™ and Traction Control

Ford Escape. Traction Control

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