I have a Ford [Taurus](/topics-taurus/) (13) the advanced...


I have a Ford [Taurus](/topics-taurus/) (13) the advanced traction control comes on when you start the car. Can OT be turned off Mechanic's Assistant: Will the [headlights](/topics-headlight-ford/) turn on? Is the battery ...

I have a Ford [Taurus](/topics-taurus/) (13) the advanced traction control comes on when you start the car. Can OT be turned off Mechanic's Assistant: Will the [headlights](/topics-headlight-ford/) turn on? Is the battery fully charged? Both are yes Mechanic's Assistant: What year is your Taurus? 13 Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Taurus yourself? What have you tried so far? Did not try anything

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Hello and thank you for using JustAnswer. My name is \*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\* I will do my best to assist you. During this conversation you will be given an automated offer for a phone call. You may accept or decline that offer.I don’t personally offer this service so if you take this another tech may call I’m sorry that you’re having trouble with your vehicle. I will do my best to help you resolve them. Please understand that I do not know your knowledge or capabilities so I may need to ask questions to find out basic information to help solve your specific problem. My aim is to give you the best service possible and to help you. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to let me know. Sometimes it may take a moment for me to respond because I may have to look up information about your concern. I appreciate your patience and will provide responses as soon as possible. It cannot be turned off permanently or so that it does not automatically come on when vehicle is stated. It can be turned off once started by doing the following You can disable the electronic stability control portion of the system when the [transmission](/topics-transmission-ford/) is in position R or, on SHO models, if you press the AdvanceTrac® switch and hold it for more than five seconds when the [brakes](/topics-brake-ford/) are applied and the vehicle is at a stop. Thanks for using Just Answer and letting me help you. I hope I provided what you needed. If you find more help is still needed, let me know by listing out any remaining questions you have on this concern. I hope the remainder of your day is well.

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