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Originally Posted by gpsman1
You are mixing two terms and two different processes.
ABS is Anti Lock Brakes - All Ford Hybrids have this all the way back to '05.
Traction Control is what limits wheel spin when you try to accelerate on slippery surfaces.
ABS = related to brake pedal
Trac Control = related to gas pedal.
The 2005-2007 do NOT have traction control, and maybe 2008 don't either.
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Yea, I'm confused. The Icon on the dash was the same image the Ford Minivan had. But on the Escape it flashed during braking, the MV had it during accelerating. So Ford is confusing me. I understaned which is which. I didn't have a change to spin out, wasn't that slick yet.
Decied to go to the source, here's from my manual:
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Your vehicle is equipped with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). This
system helps you maintain steering control during emergency stops by
keeping the brakes from locking. The hydraulic brake system used for
regenerative braking is different from other vehicles. The noise from the
ABS pump motor and the brake pedal pulsation are much less than on
vehicles with conventional ABS. Noise and pedal pulsation during ABS
may not be noticed.
The sliding car symbol in the
instrument cluster will be
illuminated during ABS braking.
The hydraulic brake system used for regenerative braking will charge its
hydraulic system at the beginning of a trip and discharge the system at
the end of each trip. You may notice a pumping sound when you enter
the vehicle or a venting sound a few minutes after parking the vehicle.
Using ABS
When hard braking is required, apply continuous force on the brake
pedal; do not pump the brake pedal since this will reduce the
effectiveness of the ABS and will increase your vehicle’s stopping
distance. The ABS will be activated immediately, allowing you to retain
steering control during hard braking and on slippery surfaces. However,
the ABS does not decrease stopping distance.
(The immage didn't post, but is my car leaving tire tracks.)
No mention of Trac Control. Just Ford using the same icon for 2 opposite things. "ABS active/Traction controlactive (if equipped):"