2009 Ford F-150 Safety and Security - Part 1

Part one of a three part series on the safety and security of the new 2009 Ford F-150.

Part One highlights the AdvanceTrac RSC.

AdvanceTrac with RSC (Roll Stability Control)

• AdvanceTrac is standard on all F-150 models
• An electronic stability control system that helps the driver maintain vehicle stability in adverse driving situations or when making evasive maneuvers on slippery pavement
• Components work together to enhance traction and maneuverability by monitoring wheel speeds, the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), acceleration and steering inputs by the driver, and the vehicle rotation around both the vertical yaw and horizontal roll axis
• Onboard computer monitors the sensors and makes adjustments by applying individual brakes and/or modifying engine power to reduce the potential for lost traction or an unstable vehicle situation
• Intervenes progressively so that the driver is hardly aware that AdvanceTrac has been activated
• Greatest benefit is realized when driving on low-traction surfaces or during emergency maneuvers
• Includes Brake Assist
• See the Safety section of the Source Book appendices for more information

Roll Stability Control (RSC)

• RSC is an additional vehicle control software module
• Builds on the ABS, traction control and yaw control systems of AdvanceTrac
• By utilizing a vehicle roll motion sensor, RSC helps keep the vehicle tires on the ground by monitoring and controlling roll rate

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