Ford Mustang (2005-2014) Owners Manual: Traction Control
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
The traction control system helps avoid drive wheel spin and loss of traction.
If your vehicle begins to slide, the system applies the brakes to individual wheels and, when needed, reduces engine power at the same time. If the wheels spin when accelerating on slippery or loose surfaces, the system reduces engine power in order to increase traction.
USING TRACTION CONTROL
In certain situations (for example, stuck in snow or mud), turning the traction control off may be beneficial as this allows the wheels to spin with full engine power. Turn the traction control system off by pressing the stability control button located on the center console.
System Indicator Lights and Messages
WARNING: If a failure has been detected within the AdvanceTrac® system, the stability control light and the stability control off light will illuminate steadily. Verify that the traction control system was not manually disabled through the information display.
If the stability control light still illuminates steadily, have the system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately. Operating your vehicle with AdvanceTrac® disabled could lead to an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
The stability control light temporarily illuminates on engine start-up and flashes when a driving condition activates the stability system.
The stability control off light temporarily illuminates on engine start-up and stays on when the system is in sport mode, the traction control system is turned off, or AdvanceTrac® is turned off.
When the traction control system is turned off or on, a message appears in the information display showing system status.
Parking brake
WARNING: If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake
warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be
working properly. See your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
WARNING: Always ...
Stability Control
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
WARNING: Vehicle modifications involving braking system,
aftermarket roof racks, suspension, steering system, tire
construction and wheel or tire size may change the handling
c ...
Other materials:
Stabilizer Bar - Cobra
Removal
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect
performance of vital
components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A
new part with
the same part number must be installed if installation becomes nec ...
Anti-Theft - Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) (Diagnosis and Testing)
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 112 , Anti-Theft for schematic and connector
information.
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 60 , Instrument Cluster for schematic and
connector information.
Special Tool(s)
73III Automotive Meter
105-R0057 or equivalen ...
Accelerator Cable Bracket - 3.8L
Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the speed control cable from the throttle body and the bracket.
For additional
information, refer to Section.
2. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle body by rotating the
throttle body full open
and align ...