2009 Ford F-150 Safety and Security - Part 2

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

Part Two highlights the AdvanceTrac with RSC Components.  Part One highlighted the AdvanceTrac RSC.

AdvanceTrac with RSC Components

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

• Allows steering control to be maintained in many hard-braking situations
• Controls wheel lockup to improve stopping in many situations

All-Speed Traction Control

• Improves traction and acceleration
• Helps tires maintain grip, which aids directional control

Yaw Control

• Controls skidding and fishtailing
• Reduces the chance of rollover by reducing yaw motion

Vehicle Roll Motion Sensor

• Monitors vehicle body roll angle and how fast the body is rolling from one side to the other at least 100 times per second
• Works to counteract excessive roll by instantly and rapidly applying brake force at the appropriate wheels with a high burst of pressure
• This braking action helps to absorb the roll motion and plant the wheels firmly on the ground
• Only Roll Stability Control System with a roll-motion sensor

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