1997 Ford F150 Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 90
1997 Ford F150 Manual
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Driving BRAKES Rear anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped) This system prevents one or both rear wheels from locking up when the brakes are applied during a sudden stop. Even with rear ABS, the front brakes may lock up on any surface. Be careful when braking, especially on loose snow or gravel. Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped) The ABS operates by detecting the onset of wheel lock up during brake applications and compensating for this tendency. The front wheels are prevented from locking even when the brakes are firmly applied. The accompanying illustration depicts the advantage of an ABS equipped vehicle (on bottom) to a non-ABS equipped vehicle (on top) during hard braking. Using ABS • In an emergency, apply full force on the brake. The ABS will be activated immediately, thus allowing you to retain full steering control of your vehicle and, providing there is sufficient space, will enable you to avoid obstacles and bring the vehicle to a quiet stop. • We recommend that you familiarize yourself with this 91