Full Speed Traction Control (TCS)

In addition to the BTCS features, TCS also reduces the engine torque to improved directional stability.

If the ABS/TCS module registers that the driving wheels are spinning, the EEC-V Powertrain Control Module (PCM) can be requested to reduce the engine torque via the standard corporate protocol (SCP) bus (ISO 9141.Ford).

The ABS/TCS module calculates the required engine torque during traction control and sends this request to the EEC V PCM.

The EEC-V PCM then calculates the required ignition timing and the number of fuel injectors to be deactivated in order to achieve the required engine torque.

The advantage of the TCS system over the BTCS system are as follows:

• reduce load on the braking system
• reduced load on the powertrain
• improved directional stability
• improved steering
• shorter reaction time
• operates at all vehicle speeds