West Monroe, LA - Electronic stability control (ESC), also known as traction control, is NHTSA-mandated for all 2012-newer vehicles under 10,000 pounds GVWR. When a vehicle's side-to-side wheel speed variations are too great based on steering wheel angle, ESC assumes that the vehicle is skidding. The ESC's computer then applies brakes individually as necessary to restore traction and control.
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 126 (FMVSS 126) is a test that validates ESC functionality. It requires an evasive lane-change maneuver to be safely executed at highway speeds. Aftermarket components that potentially affect wheel speed must be compatible with the factory ESC. Inaccurate wheel-speed information affects ESC as well as ABS and other systems such as adaptive cruise control.
Coldwater, MI—March 6, 2013 — Now available from BDS Suspension, 2.5", 4", 6", and 6'' performance series lift kits for the 2013 Ford F150. These systems improve the performance and looks of your late model Ford while retaining the handling characteristics owners have come to expect.
Maple Grove, MN, October 1, 2012 - Porter Mufflers is proud to announce the release of the Shorty muffler to our line up. Porter Mufflers has shortened the body of the muffler to 14 inches, with an overall length from its inlet to outlet being only 20 inches to create the Shorty Muffler. Like the Original Porter mufflers, we incorporated the solid steel core that is hand packed with stainless steel, 16 gauge tubing, 14 gauge inlets/outlets, and 12 gauge end caps, make these mufflers heavy duty and long lasting.