US - 2009 explorer - trailer sway control

Spotted this when looking for info on the 2009 Explorer since the 2009
isn't yet on the Ford web site. Could be interesting for our community.


For 2009 Ford is adding a few tricks to the Explorer to keep it on the
front lines at dealerships. The big news is the addition of Trailer Sway
Control. Trailer Sway Control works in conjunction with AdvanceTrac with
RSC to determine from the yaw motion of the vehicle if the trailer is
swaying and take measures – such as applying precise braking or reduced
engine torque – to bring both vehicle and trailer under control. “When
we first introduced AdvanceTrac with RSC on the Explorer in 2004 we
offered customers even more security than traditional stability control
systems by including roll sensing,” said Steve Kozak, Ford’s chief
safety engineer. “And now with Trailer Sway Control we are giving our
customers who tow trailers more control of their load. Ford is committed
to continuing to develop features and technologies that help make the
driving experience easier and safer.”

The advantages of owning Volvo - Who have been doing trailer stability for years...
Certainly makes the towing easy.

Gary Emerson wrote:
Spotted this when looking for info on the 2009 Explorer since the 2009
isn't yet on the Ford web site. Could be interesting for our community.


For 2009 Ford is adding a few tricks to the Explorer to keep it on the
front lines at dealerships. The big news is the addition of Trailer Sway
Control. Trailer Sway Control works in conjunction with AdvanceTrac with
RSC to determine from the yaw motion of the vehicle if the trailer is
swaying and take measures – such as applying precise braking or reduced
engine torque – to bring both vehicle and trailer under control. “When
we first introduced AdvanceTrac with RSC on the Explorer in 2004 we
offered customers even more security than traditional stability control
systems by including roll sensing,” said Steve Kozak, Ford’s chief
safety engineer. “And now with Trailer Sway Control we are giving our
customers who tow trailers more control of their load. Ford is committed
to continuing to develop features and technologies that help make the
driving experience easier and safer.”