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[Frenchy]

I have yet to run across a reason I would want to disable traction control even temporarily, let alone full time.

But yet you hate hitting the traction control button?

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[Big Blue]

But yet you hate hitting the traction control button?

Replying to wrong poster. @E Monty is the one who doesn't like hitting the button. I agree why does he want to disabling traction control all the time.

 

[Geoff]

But yet you hate hitting the traction control button?

Not me...I never said that and in fact haven't ever done that.

 

[Geoff]

I recently drove 1500 highway miles and along the way I had to drive thru a couple of inches of slush and/or snow. In some areas I engaged 4WD but for the most part Traction Control worked really well and kept the vehicle running true and straight. Without traction control I would have had to use 4WD much more often or risk losing control (unless I slowed way down). I found it to be a definite asset (altho there may be a reason to turn it off I have yet to come across a situation that calls for that).

 

[Geoff]

Here is a nice explanation of what Stability Control does. This too can be disabled (IIRC, push the traction control button twice) but I cannot think of a situation or reason for doing that (maybe stunt driving?)

https://www.gilbertbaughford.com/bl...-dealer/what-is-electronic-stability-control/

 

[daniel3507]

I would be more worried about insurance finding out a safety feature was permanently disabled. They can be a little snake like as is so I would hate to give them more ammo.

 

[t4thfavor]

I recently drove 1500 highway miles and along the way I had to drive thru a couple of inches of slush and/or snow. In some areas I engaged 4WD but for the most part Traction Control worked really well and kept the vehicle running true and straight. Without traction control I would have had to use 4WD much more often or risk losing control (unless I slowed way down). I found it to be a definite asset (altho there may be a reason to turn it off I have yet to come across a situation that calls for that).

I just got stuck in 20" of powder with 1" of crusty ice underneath. When I disable TCS, I could move, when it was enabled, I was fully stationary.

Not a case for full-time disable, but at least a case for where it's usefull to be able to disable.

 

[Geoff]

I just got stuck in 20" of powder with 1" of crusty ice underneath. When I disable TCS, I could move, when it was enabled, I was fully stationary.

Not a case for full-time disable, but at least a case for where it's usefull to be able to disable.

humm....Interesting, thanks for that info.

A couple of questions if you don't mind...
Does your vehicle have a locking rear end?
Was it in 4WD?

 

[Gizmokid2005]

humm....Interesting, thanks for that info.

A couple of questions if you don't mind...
Does your vehicle have a locking rear end?
Was it in 4WD?

I've done the same, a few times. LSD rear end and 4wd. In icy/snowy situations often times you need the wheels to keep spinning to burn through the covering of slick materials to where you can get traction. A bit similar to a muddy situation, and within reason, how you want it to run in Sand as well.

 

[Geoff]

I've done the same, a few times. LSD rear end and 4wd. In icy/snowy situations often times you need the wheels to keep spinning to burn through the covering of slick materials to where you can get traction. A bit similar to a muddy situation, and within reason, how you want it to run in Sand as well.

Yeah, thank makes sense.....I haven't had my truck in that situation but yeah, I agree with you there. Good thing for the switch! lol

 

[t4thfavor]

humm....Interesting, thanks for that info.

A couple of questions if you don't mind...
Does your vehicle have a locking rear end?
Was it in 4WD?

I have an FX4, I tried trail control, Grass/Gravel/Snow mode, locked and unlocked rear end. Nothing helped until I turned off TCS.

 

[Davejb]

humm....Interesting, thanks for that info.

A couple of questions if you don't mind...
Does your vehicle have a locking rear end?
Was it in 4WD?

This isn't anything new or a Ford thing, I did the same with my 2011 Charger in the snow, in order to rock it or get wheel spin to get moving TC needed to be turned off.

 

[jzinckgra]

This may have already been asked, but is it possible to allow for bringing up the 15 automated text replies when you want to reply to someone without having to pull over? I can't believe the number of nannys Ford has. My Honda would allow you to reply while driving. Not actually typing out a text, but it had four options: yes, no, I'm driving, I'll call later. If I have to pull over, why would I use the sync screen vs my phone? stupid

 

[t4thfavor]

This may have already been asked, but is it possible to allow for bringing up the 15 automated text replies when you want to reply to someone without having to pull over? I can't believe the number of nannys Ford has. My Honda would allow you to reply while driving. Not actually typing out a text, but it had four options: yes, no, I'm driving, I'll call later. If I have to pull over, why would I use the sync screen vs my phone? stupid

"OK Google, send a text to my dad"

"Hey Siri, send a text to my dad"

Problem solved mostly.

I think the sync button will do the same, though it's not as good as the two other options.

 

[jzinckgra]

"OK Google, send a text to my dad"

"Hey Siri, send a text to my dad"

Problem solved mostly.

I think the sync button will do the same, though it's not as good as the two other options.

I don't use android auto, mostly because i'd rather not have to attach my usb cord to my phone everytime I drive the truck. Sounds pathetic, but the few times I need to send an auto reply, I'd rather do it through sync. So can it be programmed or not? thanks.

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