2008 incentives / traction control
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2008 incentives / traction control
Has anyone heard of incentives by Ford for the new 08 super duty's? I would think they would offer up something....... how 'bout the traction control option, is it worth the $ and how does it work?
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I know nothing about the 2008 Superdutys. However without looking specifically, traction control senses the speed of each drive wheel and selectively applies the brakes to slipping wheels so the power is redirected to the other wheels. Basically a fancy electronically controlled limited slip. It’s nice if you spend a lot of time in the snow, but is generally only used on two wheel drive applications, though I believe the Denali uses it in its all wheel drive system.
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My '02 Mustang GT has the Traction Control (TC) switch on the dash. I was told that with it on the computer will adjust the fuel output to the motor (like a rev limiter). The computer knows through wheel sensors when the back tires are spinning and the fronts are not - kind of like the ABS setup. The TC is auto on when you start the car. With TC on, during spin out the motor will actually sputter (loose power), causing the tires to slow down and thus gain traction. With TC off, the car runs good and smokes the tires everytime. For drag racing purposes, I have the TC off - it seems to jump off the line better.
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I would have to say that it will probably be a little while before you see any incentive on the '08 Super Duty, especially since they are going to want to unload the remaining '07's first. I wouldnt opt for traction control, had it in a Crown Vic once and hated it. I cant see it being necessary in a Super Duty, they are so heavy and have pretty good traction, just get the LS rear.
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Traction control? I'd DIE for that...
I'm constantly spinning the inside tire in a tight turn. And in the rain, forget it. I need 4x4 to get out into traffic with authority. That's with stock sized tires, AND a limited-slip rear.
My '97 Cougar 4.6L has it (rear-wheel drive). And it's a necessity. In the Cougar, it definitely backs off on the power from the motor - both fuel and timing, I'd guess. And clamps down on the wheel that's spinning.
Nice system, actually. If you're in snow, sand, anything, just touch the gas, let the system do it's thing, and the car moves. Slowly, at the limit of whatever traction you have, but it works. Although, I've driven a version of the same car without it, and been able to go through sand, snow, whatever with minimal slippage too. But the wife doesn't have the throttle control that I do
Now, I know, all of us with some experience in limited-traction situations can easily deal with the limitations of an open-diff rear-wheel-drive vehicle. But in the hands of those who are not that adept at it, traction control is a good thing.
It also keeps the rear-end from sliding out. Which is a good thing for people that don't deal with the "slide" well... I can, however, outsmart the system and get the thing to fishtail
I'm constantly spinning the inside tire in a tight turn. And in the rain, forget it. I need 4x4 to get out into traffic with authority. That's with stock sized tires, AND a limited-slip rear.
My '97 Cougar 4.6L has it (rear-wheel drive). And it's a necessity. In the Cougar, it definitely backs off on the power from the motor - both fuel and timing, I'd guess. And clamps down on the wheel that's spinning.
Nice system, actually. If you're in snow, sand, anything, just touch the gas, let the system do it's thing, and the car moves. Slowly, at the limit of whatever traction you have, but it works. Although, I've driven a version of the same car without it, and been able to go through sand, snow, whatever with minimal slippage too. But the wife doesn't have the throttle control that I do
Now, I know, all of us with some experience in limited-traction situations can easily deal with the limitations of an open-diff rear-wheel-drive vehicle. But in the hands of those who are not that adept at it, traction control is a good thing.
It also keeps the rear-end from sliding out. Which is a good thing for people that don't deal with the "slide" well... I can, however, outsmart the system and get the thing to fishtail
