{"id":8019,"date":"2023-03-17T15:56:56","date_gmt":"2023-03-17T15:56:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/sherwoodford\/?p=8019"},"modified":"2023-06-07T19:46:04","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T19:46:04","slug":"what-is-ford-trailer-sway-control","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/what-is-ford-trailer-sway-control\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Ford Trailer Sway Control?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How Trailer Sway Control helps you tow safely<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When towing a trailer, stability is critical to your safety and that of other drivers. Trailer sway is a problem that can cause accidents, loss of control, and vehicle damage. Fortunately, modern vehicles come with advanced safety features like Trailer Sway Control that can help prevent or mitigate the issue. Read below to learn about the benefits of Trailer Sway Control with Sherwood Ford, your dealership in Sherwood Park, AB.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/clp-new-vehicles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>View Our New Ford Inventory<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/ford-build-and-price\"><strong>Factory Order Your New Ford<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=J2SNZ0geMsU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Proper Weight Distribution and Trailer Sway Control | A Ford Towing Video Guide | Ford &nbsp;<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Trailer Sway Control is an electronic system that detects and corrects trailer sway by applying the brakes to individual wheels and reducing engine torque. It works in conjunction with the vehicle\u2019s stability control system, which monitors the vehicle\u2019s lateral movements and yaw rate to determine if the trailer is swaying. Watch this video to learn more.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"999\" height=\"615\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J2SNZ0geMsU\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How does Trailer Sway Control work?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Trailer Sway Control uses sensors and software algorithms to detect and correct sway. When the system senses that the trailer is moving erratically, it applies the brakes to the wheels on the opposite side of the sway direction, which creates a counteracting force to stabilize the vehicle. At the same time, the system reduces engine torque to limit the force applied to the trailer, which can exacerbate the sway. The driver may feel a pulsing sensation on the brake pedal and see the stability control lamp flashing, indicating that the system is active.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why is Trailer Sway Control important? <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Trailer sway can occur due to various factors, such as wind gusts, passing vehicles, uneven road surfaces, or improper loading. It can lead to a loss of control, jackknifing, fishtailing, or rollover accidents, which can be severe or fatal. Trailer Sway Control helps prevent or mitigate these scenarios by quickly and effectively correcting the sway before it becomes a more significant problem. It also alerts the driver to the issue. It&nbsp;prompts them to check the trailer\u2019s weight distribution and load balance, which are essential factors in ensuring stability, as seen in the video above.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Find a Ford vehicle with Trailer Sway Control at our dealership<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Trailer Sway Control is a valuable safety feature that can make your towing experience safer and more comfortable. If you\u2019re a frequent tower looking for a new vehicle, consider a new Ford model with this feature. We can help you find one here at Sherwood Ford.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-black-background-color has-black-color\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/how-does-ford-smart-hitch-work-for-towing\/\">Ford Smart Hitch tech<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/how-does-the-onboard-scale-feature-of-the-ford-f-150-work\/\">Ford Onboard Scale tech<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-black-background-color has-black-color\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Trailer Sway Control helps you tow safely&nbsp; When towing a trailer, stability is critical to your safety and that of other drivers. 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