gloves Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Hi, is it normal for the traction control light to flash on when pushing the mk2.5 ford focus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke4efc Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 No. Sounds like you're treating it like a little sports car or tyres are bald lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT70 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 As mentioned, you're going too fast or your tyres are shot or the steering geometry is out and the vehicle is constantly sensing that it's sliding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gloves Posted October 5, 2020 Author Share Posted October 5, 2020 I think it was just the weather conditions + speed as I have new tyres and it was aligned also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pragmatix Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 2 hours ago, gloves said: I think it was just the weather conditions + speed as I have new tyres and it was aligned also. Then slow down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gloves Posted October 5, 2020 Author Share Posted October 5, 2020 8 minutes ago, pragmatix said: Then slow down 2 hours ago, DaveT70 said: As mentioned, you're going too fast or your tyres are shot or the steering geometry is out and the vehicle is constantly sensing that it's sliding. 4 hours ago, Luke4efc said: No. Sounds like you're treating it like a little sports car or tyres are bald lol. Not too sure now, on my commute this morning I was coming off a roundabout to get on the dual carriage way and as I was moving through the gears (yes quickly and at speed) It came on. Road was damp but it wasn't raining, I just don't know if that's normal.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyr55 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 'yes quickly and at speed' .....................maybe a clue?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Budget tyres? The Mk2.5 Focus traction control is very sensitive...booting off of a dual carriageway roundabout with the wheels turned it's not usual to trigger it, but if it's happening on a damp straight you're probably accelerating too hard for the conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gloves Posted October 5, 2020 Author Share Posted October 5, 2020 3 hours ago, Andyr55 said: 'yes quickly and at speed' .....................maybe a clue?? It may seem obvious to you but I've not had a 'modern' car before. I don't know what's normal it's why I am asking. 1 hour ago, TomsFocus said: Budget tyres? The Mk2.5 Focus traction control is very sensitive...booting off of a dual carriageway roundabout with the wheels turned it's not usual to trigger it, but if it's happening on a damp straight you're probably accelerating too hard for the conditions. Ok, that sounds fine then, good to know its sensitive and there is not something wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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