stock ford ride control?....any help explaining how this works...?

[turbot4]

just curious, as i noticed all my struts have sensors or something on them , can someone explain how these work ect?....
soory i just noticed them today ...and can't seem to find anything on it..

 

[NebraskaSHO]

SARC, search.

 

[turbot4]

was feeling lazy, and wanted somebody else to do it for me

 

[SHOZ123]

System Operation

The semi-active ride control will adjust shock absorber damping as required by the driving situation. The system operates as follows:

The semi-active ride control system is active with the ignition switch in the RUN position.

The electronically adjustable shock absorbers are normally set to the soft position.

The Semi-Active Ride Control (SARC) Module monitors suspension velocity.

Suspension velocity is determined by the two air suspension height sensors.

When suspension velocity reaches a predetermined threshold, the Semi-Active Ride Control (SARC) Module will shift the individual electronically adjustable shock absorbers to the "firm" position to restrict suspension motion.

The Semi-Active Ride Control (SARC) Module will also shift the electronically adjustable shock absorbers to the firm position based on suspension velocity to improve vehicle handling.

 

[turbot4]

System Operation

The semi-active ride control will adjust shock absorber damping as required by the driving situation. The system operates as follows:

The semi-active ride control system is active with the ignition switch in the RUN position.

The electronically adjustable shock absorbers are normally set to the soft position.

The Semi-Active Ride Control (SARC) Module monitors suspension velocity.

Suspension velocity is determined by the two air suspension height sensors.

When suspension velocity reaches a predetermined threshold, the Semi-Active Ride Control (SARC) Module will shift the individual electronically adjustable shock absorbers to the "firm" position to restrict suspension motion.

The Semi-Active Ride Control (SARC) Module will also shift the electronically adjustable shock absorbers to the firm position based on suspension velocity to improve vehicle handling.

thanks, that explains it....

 

[frobie15]

Now, is there any way to install a switch so that it can be adjusted to the different settings by the driver??

 

[stephen newberg]

Yes. The simple one can be found over in V8SHO.com

Look for SARC switch. I think Paul might market a more complicated version that keeps steering assist on.

pax, smn

 

[SHOZ123]

To keep the PS as is but stiffen the struts you need to switch off the ride height sensors, two on the front of most '97s-98s. Some '97s and '96s have the rear sensors too.

 

[ALL4SHO2]

does anyone have a link to the setup that keeps the ps assist on. Although I have tried without the assist and the steering seems more responsive. I guess I will have to try both