Disclaimer: Not affiliated with or endorsed by Ford Motor Company. For informational purposes only. Full Disclaimer

2021 Ford Ranger Owners Manual - Stability Control



Stability Control

The system automatically turns on each time you switch the ignition on.

If the stability control or traction control system detects a fault, the following may occur:

The stability and traction control light illuminates steadily.
The stability control and traction control systems do not enhance your vehicle's ability to maintain traction of the wheels.

If the stability control or traction control system activates, the following may occur:

The stability and traction control light flashes.
Your vehicle slows down.
Reduced engine power.
A vibration in the brake pedal.
The brake pedal is stiffer than usual.
If the driving condition is severe and your foot is not on the brake pedal, the pedal may move as the system applies higher brake force.

The stability control system has several features built into it to help you maintain control of your vehicle.

The system helps to prevent your vehicle skidding or laterally sliding by individually applying the brakes to one or more wheels and, if necessary, reducing engine power.

The system helps to prevent rollovers by detecting your vehicle's roll motion, and individually applying the brakes to one or more wheels.

The system enhances your vehicle's ability to maintain traction of the wheels by detecting and controlling wheel spin. See Using Traction Control (page 176).

177

The system automatically turns on each time you switch the ignition on.

E72903

A B

 

Vehicle without stability control skidding off its intended route.

Vehicle with stability control maintaining control on a slippery surface.

 

You can switch the electronic stability control systems off.

When you shift the transmission into reverse (R), the systems are disabled.

You can switch the traction control system off or on independently. See Using Traction Control (page 176).

AdvanceTrac with RSC Features

Button func- tions

c Stability ontrol OFF

light

Roll stability control

Electronic stability control

c Traction ontrol system

Default at start- up

Illuminated during bulb check

Enabled

Enabled

Enabled

Button pressed momentarily

Illuminated

Enabled

Enabled

Disabled

Button pressed and held for more than 5 seconds

Illuminated

After Enabled1

Disabled

Disabled

178

AdvanceTrac with RSC Features

Button pressed again after deactivation

Not illuminated

Enabled

Enabled

Enabled

Transfer case switched to 4WD Low

Illuminated

Enabled1

Disabled

Disabled

1 Roll Stability Control is disabled in the Sand Terrain Mode.

179


Download Manual