I have been driving with the Advancetrak (TCS) turned "ON" on my 2011 GT, and it feels like it's limiting power delivery in first gear quite a bit. Can anyone confirm this? Second feels stronger than first, and first feels very "moderated." I haven't tried it with TCS off, since I'm already breaking traction with it on, and I don't want to do anything crazy on public roads.

So does anyone know exactly what the Advancetrak does on the 2011 5.0?

 

Here you go.

AdvanceTrac® with RSC™ is an integrated system of four major components – one more than typical electronic stability control systems. Ford’s exclusive vehicle roll motion sensor sets AdvanceTrac® with RSC™ apart from other automakers’ stability control systems and takes additional steps to enhance vehicle rollover resistance. The system includes:

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) – this feature regulates brake pressure to help prevent wheel lock-up when trying to stop the vehicle.

Traction Control

When the system detects a loss of traction, this quickly responds by reducing engine power when necessary and selectively applying brake force to the slipping wheel while transferring power to the opposite wheel. It helps give drivers a more seamless and controlled driving experience.

Yaw Control

This component helps drivers avoid skidding and fishtailing. When understeer (which leads to skidding) or oversteer (which leads to fishtailing) is detected, the system selectively applies individual brakes and modifies engine power to maximize control.

Vehicle Roll Motion Sensor (a Ford exclusive)

Ford-exclusive AdvanceTrac® with RSC™ utilizes a gyroscopic sensor to help monitor vehicle roll motion approximately 150 times per second. If it detects the possibility of a rollover, the system automatically engages AdvanceTrac® with RSC™ to help keep all four wheels safely on the ground. This feature is especially beneficial when a vehicle is fully loaded

Just type it in google or yahoo and you can find tons.

 

No the Advancetrak system does not limit your power, the reason it feels slow in first is the factory tune does fully open the TB on WOT. A performance tune will take care of that.

 

Well, not exactly true. He specifically mentioned losing traction (which is exactly what usually happens when you floor it in first, from a roll). In this case, the system can indeed cut power.

It all depends on how long traction is lost for, though. Obviously the system allows for a little bit of play, but on stone-cold tires in under 65* temperatures, I've had Advancetrak cut power for me in first.

 

Yea it will shut you down pretty drastically if you spin the tires for long.

 

The "off" button is there for a reason

 

I hear ya. That is like putting on my seatbelt. As soon as I start the car that button gets pressed. Hahaha!