2002 Ford Taurus Owners Manual

Driving
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)  (if equipped)
On vehicles equipped  with an anti-lock  braking system (ABS), a  noise
from the hydraulic  pump motor and  pulsation in the pedal  may be
observed during ABS  braking events. Pedal  pulsation coupled with noise
while braking under  panic conditions or  on loose gravel, bumps,  wet or
snowy roads is  normal and indicates  proper functioning of the  vehicles
anti-lock brake system.  The ABS performs  a self-check after you  start
the engine and  begin to drive  away. A brief mechanical  noise may be
heard during this  test. This is  normal. If a malfunction  is found, the  ABS
warning light will  come on. If  the vehicle has continuous  vibration or
shudder in the  steering wheel while  braking, the vehicle should  be
inspected by a  qualified service technician.
The ABS operates  by detecting the
onset of wheel  lockup during brake
applications and compensates  for
this tendency. The  wheels are
prevented from locking  even when
the brakes are  firmly applied. The
accompanying illustration depicts
the advantage of  an ABS equipped
vehicle (on bottom)  to a non-ABS
equipped vehicle (on  top) during hard  braking with loss of  front braking
traction.
UsingABS
In an emergency  or when maximum  efficiency from the four-wheel
ABS is required,  apply continuous force  on the brake. The  four wheel
ABS will be  activated immediately, thus  allowing you to retain  full
steering control of  your vehicle and,  providing there is sufficient
space, will enable  you to avoid  obstacles and bring the  vehicle to a
controlled stop.
The anti-lock system  does not reduce  stopping distance. Always leave
enough room between  your vehicle and  the vehicle in front  of you to
stop.
We recommend that  you familiarize yourself  with this braking
technique. However, avoid  taking any unnecessary  risks.
ABSwarninglamp
warning lamp in  the instrument cluster  momentarily illuminates
ABS
The
ABS
when the ignition  is turned to  the ON position. If  the light does  not
illuminate momentarily at  start up, remains  on or continues to  flash, the
ABS needs to  be serviced.
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CategoriesFord Manuals, Ford Taurus Manuals
Model Year2002
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Bill on Mar 10, 2013. Taurus owners Manual

Just like the one that came in the glove box.


vincent thomas on Dec 11, 2012. ford taurus