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How to tell if the GT has traction control?

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I'm fairly certain that '98 was the last year for "optional" traction control on the GT's, so is there an easy way to determine if your car has it? Is there something in the VIN or on the rear axle? Thanks in advance!
 
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Traction Control has been and still is Optional up to the '04 model year. Most likely if you have the ABS module you have traction control. Also look for the switch in the interior.
 

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Spazilton said:
Traction Control has been and still is Optional up to the '04 model year. Most likely if you have the ABS module you have traction control. Also look for the switch in the interior.
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What he said
 
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Im pretty sure it was standard in the Cobra's and I know its standard in the '03-'04 Mach 1.
 

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Spazilton said:
Traction Control has been and still is Optional up to the '04 model year. Most likely if you have the ABS module you have traction control. Also look for the switch in the interior.
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Actually, not sure that's quite true. To the best of my recollection, my 2002 Deluxe had both abs and t/c standard. Edmunds.com used vehicle appraiser also lists abs and t/c as standard for that year.
 

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Spazilton said:
Most likely if you have the ABS module you have traction control. Also look for the switch in the interior.
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Sorry, but what does the ABS module look like? Is it something located on the brake calipers? The only toggle switches I have are for the fogs and for the O/D; therefore, I'm assuming that I don't have traction control.
 

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StangIt #1 said:
Sorry, but what does the ABS module look like? Is it something located on the brake calipers? The only toggle switches I have are for the fogs and for the O/D; therefore, I'm assuming that I don't have traction control.
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Probably don't have it then if you don't have the kill switch. As for the abs module, if I recall, it's a box-like thing that says "Bosch" on it.
 

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john_324 said:
Actually, not sure that's quite true. To the best of my recollection, my 2002 Deluxe had both abs and t/c standard. Edmunds.com used vehicle appraiser also lists abs and t/c as standard for that year.
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my 03 GT Deluxe came with it standard too
 
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The 2 model years I have bought, a 00 and a '04 they were optional. I had to pay an extra 730 on my '04 for traction control. It was also an option on the '00 quite possible they offered it standard for a few years.
 
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Ok yup I was wrong, It was optional up to the '00 Model Year, In '01 '02 and '03 it was standard on the GT Optional on the V6. However for the 2004 Model Year it was optional on both the Premium and Deluxe GT Coupes and Verts.
 

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1998 and older never had it. 1999 it was optional. One of the features not on my "Limited" GT, along with engine block heater.
-Jason
 

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Spazilton said:
Ok yup I was wrong, It was optional up to the '00 Model Year, In '01 '02 and '03 it was standard on the GT Optional on the V6. However for the 2004 Model Year it was optional on both the Premium and Deluxe GT Coupes and Verts.
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Strange...

Anything else that's been "optionalized this year? Is Ford doing what it can to streamline/economize production for the final, lame-duck year?
 

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engine block heater?
 

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Best way...try to break the tires loose and see if it cuts power. I can still spin em but dag does power drop of...nose drops fast
 

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nope you don't have it, sorry if you were hoping you did. i don't believe it was available on the 98's & also when i saw you car for the first time i don't remember seeing the switch in there. whenever i get my car back from the dealer i'll let you check out mine in better light
 

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nope you don't have it, sorry if you were hoping you did. i don't believe it was available on the 98's & also when i saw you car for the first time i don't remember seeing the switch in there. whenever i get my car back from the dealer i'll let you check out mine in better light
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Nope, I actually prefer not having it. BTW, I knew you couldn't keep that thing stock!! Mmm...longtubes.
 

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Nope, I actually prefer not having it. BTW, I knew you couldn't keep that thing stock!! Mmm...longtubes.
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yeah i was just fooling myself thinking i was going to try & keep it stock for warranty good thing the tranny went in the crapper before christmas
 
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engine block heater?
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For the '04 Model year, its not being offered as a Factory Option. I still believe you can get it as a Dealer Option though.

Just out of curiosity what was the Sticker price on a '03 GT..That had TC/ABS Standard.

I have a '04 Deluxe Coupe. The only option I have is ABS/TC and Sticker on mine was $24,600
 
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