Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)senses any deviations from your chosen driving line and automatically corrects your road position, helping you stay in control whatever the conditions. Below you’ll discover the benefits of the main advanced driving technologies which are part of the ESP:
The first pick-up with a 5-star safety rating
The new Ranger has a class-leading safety package, which includes everything from standard driver and passenger airbags, side and curtain airbags and a driver’s knee airbag to an advanced Electronic Stability Programme (ESP). That’s why it’s the first ever pick-up to be awarded a Euro NCAP 5-star rating. Its security package is equally comprehensive, too.
The new Ranger has been tested relentlessly in the most hostile environments around the world. Having negotiated its way through mud, water, snow and sand, it will keep you safe and in control in virtually any situation.
Extra control going downhill
Extra control during hill starts
Hill Start Assist (HSA) stops you rolling backwards during hill starts, by maintaining braking pressure as you move your foot from brake to accelerator.
Keeping your trailer safely in line
Trailer Sway Control (TSA) detects ‘snaking’ or trailer sway and reduces the Ranger’s speed until the problem ceases, making towing more controlled and safer. Deceleration is achieved by reducing the engine’s torque and gradually increasing the brake pressure on all wheels.
Control features that adapt to your load
Load Adaptive Control (LAC) uses the Electronic Stability Programme to sense whether the Ranger is laden or unladen, by cleverly reacting to steering wheel input. This ensures control and stability under all loading conditions.
Extra power for emergency braking
Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) adds pressure to increase the brake force and reduce the stopping distance in an emergency stop situation.
A warning behind when you brake sharply
The Emergency Brake Light (EBL) system flashes the indicator lights to warn other drivers when the Ranger slows down suddenly.
Continuous protection against rolling over
Roll-over Mitigation (ROM) monitors the vehicle and identifies dangerous driving conditions that could lead to it rolling over. The system then triggers ESP to intervene, control the speed and restore stability.
Maximum grip with minimum effort
By precisely controlling the way engine torque is delivered to the wheels, the Ranger’s Traction Control System (TCS) provides better traction, acceleration and stability on loose and slippery surfaces. This also helps prevent wheelspin.
The first pick-up with a 5-star safety rating
The new Ranger has an excellent safety package, which includes everything from standard driver and passenger airbags, side and curtain airbags and a driver's knee airbag to an advanced Electronic Stability Programme (ESP). That's why it's the first ever pick-up to be awarded a Euro NCAP 5-star rating. Its security package is equally comprehensive, too.
Airbags to shield you from all angles
Driver and passenger airbags are standard on the new Ranger. There are also new side curtain and thorax airbags and an inflatable knee booster. The side curtain airbags protect against head level impacts against the side windows. While the thorax airbags protect from side impacts at lower door level.
Advanced technology for more effective seatbelts
Seat belts are fitted to both front seats and to all three rear seats in the Double Cab. The driver and front passenger seat belt retractors have seat belt pretensioners. These are designed to keep you and your passengers firmly in your seats so the airbags will be more effective, and will sometimes activate alone during minor collisions.
Thanks to its comprehensive security package, you can have peace of mind whenever you park your Ranger, whatever the model.
A range of security measures
There’s remote central locking on all three cab styles and a steering column ignition lock.
Our Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) immobilises the engine until your uniquely coded key is detected in the ignition, so your Ranger can’t be driven off, even if a thief does manage to get into the cab.
And in the unlikely event that they do manage to steal the vehicle, Ranger comes with a visible Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), so it can be easily traced.
Steel shielding protects the Ranger’s lock mechanisms.
New high level alarm system
A Thatcham Category 1 alarm system is now available on the Ranger. It automatically arms itself when you lock the vehicle and an alarm sounds if triggered by forced entry, or the sensors pick up any movement inside.
An extra, independent back-up alarm
The battery back-up sounder is an extra alarm system which will sound a siren when the alarm is triggered. It has its own battery so will activate even if someone disconnects the vehicle battery or the battery back-up sounder itself.