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WHY is it that electronic stability control and traction control are not fitted to Falcons with the dedicated gas engine, but are standard with a petrol engine?

Answered by CarsGuide

20 February 2009

Carsguide.com.au

THE systems work by applying the brakes individually and interrupting the fuel supply to individual cylinders. The LPG system Ford uses doesn't allow the fuel to each cylinder to be cut individually, whereas it can be with the fuel-injection system in petrol engines. Ford will switch to a gas-injection system soon, and will then be able to offer stability control and traction control on gas models.

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