If anyone ever told you driving a several-thousand-pound 4x4 on a steep hill or trail is easy, they were lying to you. Put simply, it's a delicate (and ever-changing) dance of obstacle avoidance, tire ...

Q I have a 1996 Buick Park Avenue Ultra, which has antilock brakes and a traction-control system. About a month ago, after about an hour on the road, the dashboard warning lights for these two related ...

Editor’s note: This article was last updated on Dec. 1, 2022. It has been reviewed by Cars.com Senior News Editor Jennifer Harrington and is still accurate. Traction control and antilock brake systems ...

Ford Trail Control is an off-road cruise control system that handles acceleration and braking in extreme off-roading conditions so the driver can focus on steering and choosing the best path forward.

An exhaust brake is an effective cure for this problem. Mounted on the discharge side of the turbo or in the exhaust pipe, an exhaust brake incorporates a butterfly valve that creates exhaust ...

What is traction control? Well, before we get into that, let’s talk about traction itself. Traction is important; it’s the difference between moving forward and sitting still. Without any friction ...

DETROIT -- Ford Motor Co. says its 2011 Ford Explorer will have a control system that lets drivers select how much traction they want based on road conditions. Using a dial in the center of the ...

Gettin' WiredQ.I have a '34 Ford coupe with a Flathead and early running gear. The brakes are '40 Ford all the way around. I've been driving the car in the same condition for several years and decided ...

In the world of cars, progress never stops. Between the yearly releases of new models, the growing electric vehicle market, and ever-advancing technology and car safety systems, it can be hard to keep ...