Normal Operation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The ABS module uses information (wheel speed, steering wheel position, vehicles stability) received from various sensors and modules to determine if a vehicle instability event is about to occur. If an event is going to occur, the ABS module adjusts the brake torque at specific wheels and the PCM reduces engine torque to make the vehicle more stable. Once the ABS module has determined that the stability event has been corrected, it returns brake and engine torque to normal and continues to monitor the vehicle.
- DTC C1996 (Active Yaw and/or Roll Control Disabled) - The ABS module monitors the stability event and is programmed to set DTC C1996 and disable the stability control system if the stability event lasts longer than 15 seconds.
This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Steering wheel rotation sensor (3.5L only)
- Restraints Control Module (RCM)
- Wheel speed sensors
- ABS module
- High Speed Controller Area Network (HS-CAN)
- Power Steering Control Module (PSCM)