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#12 of 15 Re: Traction control with the AWD [fredvp] by akirby Jun 22, 2008 (1:04 pm)
Replying to: fredvp (Jun 22, 2008 8:38 am) With AWD TC won't kick in until after the torque is sent to all 4 wheels and you're still losing traction (ice or mud e.g.). Replies to this message: coldcranker (Dec 03, 2008 9:26 am) akirby (Dec 03, 2008 9:52 am)
#13 of 15 Re: Traction control with the AWD [akirby] by coldcranker Dec 03, 2008 (9:26 am)
Replying to: akirby (Jun 22, 2008 1:04 pm) I just rented an '08 Fusion with the monster V6 over the weekend, had fun, and noticed it did not have traction control, because the front wheels spun easily with that 240 hp V6 providing the sheer fun. Michelin Primacy MXVx tires are known to be sticky, so spinning those wheels meant I had plenty of power. Now I want a Fusion SEL for Christmas..... Replies to this message: akirby (Dec 03, 2008 9:52 am)
#14 of 15 Re: Traction control with the AWD [coldcranker] by akirby Dec 03, 2008 (9:52 am)
Replying to: coldcranker (Dec 03, 2008 9:26 am) The 2006-2009 3.0L V6 is only 221 hp, not 240. 240+ is for the 2010 3.0L models.   But yes - it's plenty of power.
#15 of 15 Re: Traction control with the AWD [fredvp] by threads Dec 28, 2008 (1:46 am)
Replying to: fredvp (Jun 22, 2008 8:38 am) From the Ford's Workshop Manuals for the 2007 Fusion/Milan/MKZ:   Traction Control System — All Wheel Drive (AWD)   The ABS module [ The 4WD control module also provides the brake system with its current clutch duty cycle and whether or not the brake system may take command of the clutch duty cycle ] communicates with the powertrain control module (PCM) to assist with traction control. When the drive wheels lose traction and begin to spin, with vehicle speed under 100 km/h (62 mph), the ABS module requests the PCM to reduce engine torque while simultaneously applying and releasing the appropriate brake caliper(s) to maintain traction. The PCM accomplishes this by minor incremental timing changes and fewer fuel injector pulses until the ABS module ends the request. The request ends when the driven wheel speed returns to the desired speed. After the vehicle speed exceeds 100 km/h (62 mph), the traction control is accomplished only through the PCM torque control. The traction control system can be disabled by pressing the traction control switch and is indicated by the traction control light in the instrument cluster. The traction control system will reset and return to normal operation when the ignition switch is cycled, or when the traction control switch is pressed and released a second time during the same ignition cycle.

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