2022 FORD F-250 traction control

HOW DOES STABILITY
CONTROL WORK
WARNING: Vehicle modifications
involving braking system, aftermarket
roof racks, suspension, steering system,
tire construction and wheel and tire size
may change the handling characteristics
of your vehicle and may adversely affect
the performance of the electronic
stability control system. In addition,
installing any stereo speakers may
interfere with and adversely affect the
electronic stability control system.
Reducing the effectiveness of the
electronic stability control system could
lead to an increased risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal injury
and death. WARNING:
Remember that even
advanced technology cannot defy the
laws of physics. It's always possible to
lose control of a vehicle due to
inappropriate driver input for the
conditions. Aggressive driving on any
road condition can cause you to lose
control of your vehicle increasing the risk
of personal injury or property damage.
Activation of the electronic stability
control system is an indication that at
least some of the tires have exceeded
their ability to grip the road; this could
reduce the operator's ability to control
the vehicle potentially resulting in a loss
of vehicle control, vehicle rollover,
personal injury and death. WARNING: You are responsible for
controlling your vehicle at all times. The
system is designed to be an aid and does
not relieve you of your responsibility to
drive with due care and attention. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
the loss of control of your vehicle,
personal injury or death.
If a driving condition activates either the
stability control or traction control you may
experience the following conditions:
• The stability and traction control light
flashes.
• Your vehicle slows down.
• Reduced engine power.
The stability control system has several
features built into it to help you maintain
control of your vehicle:
Electronic Stability Control
Electronic stability control enhances your
vehicle ’s ability to prevent skids or lateral
slides by applying brakes to one or more
of the wheels individually and, if necessary,
reducing engine power.
Roll Stability Control
Roll stability control enhances your
vehicle ’s ability to prevent rollovers by
detecting your vehicle ’s roll motion and
the rate at which it changes by applying
the brakes to one or more wheels
individually.
Curve Control
Curve control enhances your vehicle ’s
ability to follow the road when cornering
severely or avoiding objects in the roadway.
Curve control operates by reducing engine
power and, if necessary, applying brakes
to one or more of the wheels individually.
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Side Wind Stabilization
Side wind stabilization is an advanced
feature that works by carefully applying
the brakes on one side of the vehicle to
reduce the effect of a side wind gust on
the vehicle's path.
Torque Vectoring by Brakes
Torque vectoring control applies brake
torque on the inner driven wheel in a curve
for better traction to avoid an understeer,
or oversteer situation. Unlike electronic
stability control, enhanced torque
vectoring control does not slow the
vehicle. It helps control excessive wheel
slip and gives the vehicle improved
cornering agility.
Traction Control
Traction control enhances your vehicle
’s
ability to maintain traction of the wheels
by detecting and controlling wheel spin.
See What Is Traction Control (page 247). Vehicle without stability control
skidding off its intended route.
A
Vehicle with stability control
maintaining control on a slippery
surface.
B
SWITCHING STABILITY
CONTROL ON AND OFF
The system turns on each time you switch
the ignition on.
You can switch the electronic stability
control system off by pressing and holding
the ESC off button for over 5 seconds, or
you can press the button again to switch
the system on.
Shifting the transmission into reverse (R)
will disable the system.
You can switch the traction control system
off or on independently.
See Switching
Traction Control On and Off (page 247).
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Stability Control and Traction Control with Roll Stability Control
Traction Control
System 3
Electronic
Stability
Control 3
Roll Stability
Control 3
Stability Control
OFF Light
Enabled
Enabled 3
Enabled
Illuminated
during bulb check
Default at start-
up
Disabled1
Enabled 3
Enabled
illuminated
Button pressed
momentarily
Disabled1
Disabled 2
Enabled
illuminated
Button Pressed
and held for 5 - 15 seconds
Disabled1
Disabled
Enabled
illuminated
Button not
pressed and
transfer case is
switched to 4x4 Low or put into Rock Crawl Mode
1 The Traction Control system can still be enabled but with tighter or looser thresholds.
2 When you press and hold the button, a progress bar will display to show the button hold
time progress.
3 Functions can vary depending on what selectable drive mode the vehicle is currently in.
STABILITY CONTROL
INDICATOR If it does not illuminate when you
switch the power on, or remains
on, this indicates a malfunction.
Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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WHAT IS TRAIL CONTROL
WARNING: The system does not
control speed in low traction conditions
or extremely steep slopes. The system
is designed to be an aid and does not
relieve you of your responsibility to drive
with due care and attention. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury.
Trail control lets you focus on steering
during low-speed and off-road use by
controlling your vehicle's acceleration and
braking to maintain the speed that you set.
You may hear a noise from the anti-lock
brake system pump motor when you use
the system. This is normal.
SWITCHING TRAIL CONTROL
ON AND OFF Press the button.
The system switches off if you press the
button again or exceed 40 mph (64 km/h).
SETTING THE TRAIL CONTROL
SPEED
Note: The buttons are located on the
steering wheel. Drive to your preferred speed. Press button to increase the set
current speed.
Press button to decrease the set
current speed.
Note: The indicator changes color.
You can adjust the set speed in small or
large increments. Press the toggle button
upward or downward once to adjust the
set speed in small increments. Press and
hold the toggle button upward or
downward to adjust the set speed in large
increments.
You can also adjust the set speed by
braking.
Note: Pressing the brake pedal does not
switch off the system.
CANCELING THE SET SPEED Press the button.
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WHAT IS HILL DESCENT
CONTROL
Hill descent control allows the driver to set
and maintain vehicle speed while
descending steep slopes in various surface
conditions.
HOW DOES HILL DESCENT
CONTROL WORK
Hill descent control can maintain vehicle
speeds on downhill slopes between
2
– 20 mph (3– 32 km/h). Above 20 mph
(32 km/h), the system remains on but the
descent speed cannot be set or
maintained.
Note: The system does not function below
2 mph (3 km/h)
.
The system requires a cool down interval
after a period of sustained use. Hill descent
control provides a warning in the message
center and a tone sounds when the system
is about to disengage for cooling. At this
time, manually apply the brakes as needed
to maintain descent speed.
Note: The amount of time that the system
can remain active before cooling varies with
conditions.
HILL DESCENT CONTROL
PRECAUTIONS WARNING:
The system does not
control speed in low traction conditions
or extremely steep slopes. The system
is designed to be an aid and does not
relieve you of your responsibility to drive
with due care and attention. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury. WARNING:
Hill descent control
cannot control descent in all surface
conditions and circumstances, such as
ice or extremely steep grades. Hill
descent control is a driver assist system
and cannot substitute for good judgment
by the driver. Failure to do so may result
in loss of vehicle control, crash or serious
injury. WARNING:
The system does not
replace the parking brake. When you
leave your vehicle, always apply the
parking brake and shift the transmission
into park (P) for automatic transmission
or first gear for manual transmission.
SWITCHING HILL DESCENT
CONTROL ON AND OFF Press the button on the
instrument panel. A light
illuminates and a tone sounds
when the system is active.
SETTING THE HILL DESCENT
SPEED
To increase or decrease the descent speed,
press the accelerator or brake pedal, or use
the SET
+ and SET - buttons on the
steering wheel. Once you reach the
preferred speed remove your feet from the
pedals.
HILL DESCENT CONTROL
INDICATOR Illuminates when you switch hill
descent control on.
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Optimal system performance requires a
clear view of the road by the windshield
camera.
Optimal performance may not occur if:
•
The camera is blocked.
• There is poor visibility or lighting
conditions.
• There are bad weather conditions.
SWITCHING ADAPTIVE
CRUISE CONTROL ON AND OFF
The cruise controls are on the steering
wheel.
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control
On Press and release the button.
The indicator, current gap setting
and set speed appear in the
instrument cluster display.
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control
Off Press and release the button
when the system is in standby
mode or switch the ignition off.
Note: When you switch the system off, the
set speed and gap setting clears.
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
AUTOMATIC CANCELLATION
The system is not functional at vehicle
speeds below 12 mph (20 km/h). The
information display indicates low engine
speed, an audible alarm sounds and the
automatic braking releases if the vehicle
drops below this speed. The system may cancel if:
•
The tires lose traction.
• You apply the parking brake.
The system may deactivate or prevent
activating when requested if:
• The vehicle has a blocked sensor.
• The brake temperature is too high.
• There is a failure in the system or a
related system.
Note: If the engine speed drops too low, an
audible warning sounds and a message
appears in the information display.
Automatic braking releases.
SETTING THE ADAPTIVE
CRUISE CONTROL SPEED
Drive to the speed you prefer. Press the Set+ or Set- buttons
to set the current speed.
Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
The indicator, current gap setting and set
speed appear in the information display. A vehicle image illuminates if there is a
vehicle detected in front of you.
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WHAT IS DRIVE MODE
CONTROL
Your vehicle has various drive modes that
you can select for different driving
conditions. Depending on the drive mode
that you select, the system adjusts various
vehicle settings.
HOW DOES DRIVE MODE
CONTROL WORK
Drive mode control adjusts your vehicle
configuration for each mode you select.
Changing the drive mode adjusts the
steering effort and feel of the steering
system.
The stability and traction control assist
your vehicle control in adverse conditions
or high-performance driving.
Throttle control enhances the powertrain
response, transmission controls become
optimized with shift schedules, and
four-wheel drive settings are optimized
and tuned to each mode.
Changing the drive mode can engage or
disengage the electronic locking
differentials.
Changing the drive mode changes the
four-wheel drive mode to the default
setting for the selected drive mode.
Note:
The system has diagnostic checks
that continuously monitor the system for
proper operation. If a mode is unavailable
due to a system fault, the drive mode
system defaults to normal. When the
system defaults to normal, the driveline
settings remain the same as prior to the
system fault. Note:
The system reverts to the normal
mode each time you start your vehicle. At
startup the system also displays a prompt
on the instrument cluster display that gives
you the option to return to the previously
selected drive mode during the last ignition
cycle. If you select yes, the system returns
to the last selected drive mode and the
default driveline settings associated with
that mode. If you select no, the system
remains in normal mode and the driveline
settings remain the same as selected in the
prior ignition cycle. If you do not select yes
or no, the system stays in normal mode and
the driveline settings remain the same as
selected in the prior ignition cycle.
SELECTING A DRIVE MODE To change the drive mode setting, press
the drive mode button. The drive mode
selection menu appears in the instrument
cluster and allows you to select through
the available drive modes.
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DRIVE MODES
DEEP SNOW/SAND - 4X4
For off-road driving on soft, dry
sand or deep snow. This mode
optimizes accelerator pedal
response, traction and stability controls to
help maintain forward momentum. If your
vehicle becomes stuck in deep conditions,
use this mode to help get unstuck.
Four-wheel drive high is the default
four-wheel drive mode. Four-wheel drive
low is selectable in deep snow/sand mode.
The electronic locking differential engages
when you select this mode at any speed,
and you can disengage it at any time using
the button. See Switching the Electronic
Locking Differential On and Off (page
238).
Note: Do not use this mode when driving
on pavement or packed snow. This could
cause driveline bind up and damage the
system depending on the four-wheel drive
mode selection. See
Four-Wheel Drive
(page 228).
ECO - 4X4 For efficient driving. This mode
helps deliver maximum fuel
efficiency and helps to increase
driving range.
Two-wheel drive high is the default
four-wheel drive mode. Four-wheel drive
low is not available in eco mode.
The electronic locking differential is
available below
25 mph (40 km/h). See
Switching the Electronic Locking
Differential On and Off
(page 238). ECO - 4X2 For efficient driving. This mode
helps deliver maximum fuel
efficiency and helps to increase
driving range.
The electronic locking differential is
available below
25 mph (40 km/h). See
Switching the Electronic Locking
Differential On and Off
(page 238).
NORMAL - 4X4 For everyday driving. This mode
is the perfect balance of
excitement, comfort and
convenience. This is the default mode after
each ignition cycle.
Two-wheel drive high is the default
four-wheel drive mode. All four-wheel drive
modes are selectable when in normal
mode.
The electronic locking differential is
available below
25 mph (40 km/h). See
Switching the Electronic Locking
Differential On and Off
(page 238).
NORMAL - 4X2 For everyday driving. This mode
is the perfect balance of
excitement, comfort and
convenience. This is the default mode after
each ignition cycle.
The electronic locking differential is
available below
25 mph (40 km/h). See
Switching the Electronic Locking
Differential On and Off
(page 238).
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