Ford F150 Sway Control
Last weekend, our 2013 Ford 150 FX4 gave us a "sway" warning when we were hit with a big gust of wind. It was surprising, but welcome. Since then, we have done some research and learned something inte...
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Hi,
Normally the sway control will turn on the trailer brakes when the truck rear sensor is feeling it move sideways. It is part of the electric brake system. I did not know it also activated the truck brakes too, but it is possible with today's electronics.
Fuel mileage can suffer on some trucks that have frequent application of the trailer brakes when there is really not that much sway, but the trailer brakes are applied anyway. It does not happen to each F-150, but only a few out of a hundred of them. I guess the sway control is extra sensitive in some.
Fred.
Normally the sway control will turn on the trailer brakes when the truck rear sensor is feeling it move sideways. It is part of the electric brake system. I did not know it also activated the truck brakes too, but it is possible with today's electronics.
Fuel mileage can suffer on some trucks that have frequent application of the trailer brakes when there is really not that much sway, but the trailer brakes are applied anyway. It does not happen to each F-150, but only a few out of a hundred of them. I guess the sway control is extra sensitive in some.
Fred.
