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osch EL35 In a commendable industry-leading move, Ford has decided
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to tit all models in the new Transit range with load-adaptive Bosch ESP (Electronic Stability Programme) as standard. Ford engineers have also used the Bosch anti-lock braking system (ABS) in conjunction with electronic brake distribution (EBD).
In recognition of vans' varying load distribution and higher centre of gravity, ESP aims to help reduce the 25% of UK accidents attributable to skidding, and substantially reduce the likelihood of rollovers. The Bosch system has been developed for light CVs: by constant electronic monitoring it automatically adapts control mechanisms to the current state of the vehicle's load and on-road behaviour.
For example, once a swerve to avoid a blind-side foreignregistered artic is detected, ESP selectively brakes individual wheels and reduces engine torque to bring the van back into line. A violent 45Q steering wrench on the Prod rive track demonstrated how just two automatic brake applications were sufficient to enable the driver to regain control of the vehicle in seconds.