Pinpoint Test O: Traction Control System Cannot Be Disabled

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Lincoln MKX and 2014 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

O1 CHECK FOR IPC DTCs
- Ignition ON.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Self-Test - IPC .
Is DTC U0121:00 retrieved from the IPC ?
- Yes : REFER to INSTRUMENTATION, MESSAGE CENTER, AND WARNING CHIMES .
- No : GO to O2 .
O2 CHECK THE MESSAGE CENTER TRACTION CNTRL SELECTION
- Using the message center button, navigate to the SETTINGS menu, then the DRIVER ASSIST menu and view the TRACTION CNTRL setting.
- Configure the traction control on and then off again.
Does the TRACTION CNTRL selection change when configured to on and off?
- Yes : GO to O3 .
- No : REFER to INSTRUMENTATION, MESSAGE CENTER, AND WARNING CHIMES to diagnose message center does not operate correctly.
O3 CHECK THE STABILITY/TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR (SLIDING CAR ICON) OFF LIGHT
- Ignition ON.
- Using the message center button, navigate to the SETTINGS menu, then the DRIVER ASSIST menu and view the TRACTION CNTRL setting.
- Configure the traction control on and then off again.
Does the stability/traction control indicator (sliding car icon) OFF indicator illuminate when the traction control is turned off?
- Yes : The system is operating correctly at this time. TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : REFER to INSTRUMENTATION, MESSAGE CENTER, AND WARNING CHIMES to diagnose the stability/traction control disabled indicator does not operate correctly.