The ABS and Traction Assistance are linked. This is because the Trac. Asst. uses the brakes to control wheel spin. When the ABS system shuts down because of an error your Trac. Asst. will also be disabled. There are many causes for the ABS system to shut down. It is likely a bad sensor. Unless you know how to pull codes from your ABS system on your car, you will need to take it to a Ford dealership and pay them to tell you what is causing the problem. It will be expensive (over $100 for just the diagnosis).
The light is on because there is a problem detected by the ABS/Traction control module. Once the problem is fixed the light will reset itself after a short drive.
The Traction Control Light comes on every time you turn on the ignition. It should go off as soon as you start the engine. If it does not, then you have the traction control turned off. Turn it back on and the light will go off. If you have the Traction Control turned on and the light stays lit, then there is a problem with the traction control.
Problem with the traction control system.
When the traction light is on you have the traction control turned on in your vehicle and traction control is activated. Traction control is applying brakes to a wheel that losing traction.
You have a problem with the Anti-Lock brake system. This system is used by the traction control system.
its the traction control light. more specifically its the traction control malfunction light
There is a problem with the ABS system. It is part of Traction Control. If the ABS is not working then the Traction Control is not working. You still have standard braking but probably no ABS. Have this checked by a professional, as it can be many things.
you have a problem with your abs system
what about it? if its on, your traction control is on & working. if its not, then its not!!
on. if you cut traction control off the vehicle runs fine
This is the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) also called Traction Control. The light will come on briefly when one or more of the tires on your vehicle loose traction. It will also come on and stay on if you turn the traction control off. If the traction control is on and the light stays lit all the time, then there is a problem with the system. Seek professional help.
your traction control light came on because either you turned off your traction control or your car needs brake fluid