traction control problem 06 ford five hundred

Asked by Eddie Feb 22, 2021 at 02:27 PM about the 2006 Ford Five Hundred SE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

drove up hill in snow storm. felt like the traction control turned off cause i was
able to tach up rpms and slid all the way up steep hills speedometer and
odometer stopped working,. check engine, traction control, abs, e brake, and
a little wrench light came on and stayed on til i got home  shut the car off and
now only the check engine remains.car drives fine just seems like ii have no
traction control anymore. what happened and how do i fix it?

2 Answers

Probably the only reason you made it up the hill is that the traction control was off. When it is on it applies the brakes so you can't move.

@ F_O_R yes i know that but what i need to know is why it turned off and why my check engine is on now

Your Answer:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    dvigano
    Reputation
    890
  • #2
    jonnyboii
    Reputation
    830
  • #3
    kbro
    Reputation
    820
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Chrysler 300
32 Great Deals out of 549 listings starting at $3,999
Used Volkswagen Passat
16 Great Deals out of 417 listings starting at $3,999
Used Nissan Altima
32 Great Deals out of 759 listings starting at $1,999

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.