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#1 of 3 Anti-lock brakes vx. traction control by amethyst_wm Sep 13, 2009 (5:36 am)
Hi--   I am thinking of purchasing a used 2003 Focus Zx5 premium with 69K miles on it. The previous owner took care of the car meticulously. It is spotless--I mean, the car really looks like it is still new.   One question I have is that the car does not have anti-lock brakes, although it does have traction control. I am a little nervous about about getting a car without anti-lock brakes. Can someone lay out the differences between what anti-lock brakes do versus what traction control does? Will I notice any difference driving the car?   Thks. Replies to this message: bdyment (Sep 14, 2009 4:06 am) amethyst_wm (Sep 14, 2009 5:33 am)
#2 of 3 Re: Anti-lock brakes vx. traction control [amethyst_wm] by bdyment Sep 14, 2009 (4:06 am)
Replying to: amethyst_wm (Sep 13, 2009 5:36 am) Are you sure it does not have anti-lock brakes? I thought traction control was bundled with the anti-lock system. Traction control prevents the drive wheels from spinning in slippery conditions, Anti-lock brakes help you stop better in most conditions. You can still steer when hitting the brakes hard. They do not lock up.   Usually traction control uses the anti-lock braking system to stop or reduce a spinning wheel. In some cases the engine power is reduced as well. Replies to this message: amethyst_wm (Sep 14, 2009 5:33 am)
#3 of 3 Re: Anti-lock brakes vx. traction control [bdyment] by amethyst_wm Sep 14, 2009 (5:33 am)
Replying to: bdyment (Sep 14, 2009 4:06 am) Hi--   Thanks for your message. I specifically asked the person selling it if the car had anti-lock brakes and he told me that it didn't but that it does have traction control. He was very clear and specific about the answer.   This seller is a used car dealer that sells premium and classic used cars. I mean, you should see the vehicles--they all look beautiful! Like new! I would think that a seller like that would know all about the braking systems on the cars they sell.   OTOH, I was sort of under the impression that the ZX5 Premium and SES models had anti-lock brakes as a standard feature--which is one reason why I am checking this car out carefully.   Thks again.

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