Vehicle Summary
New safety features are among the 2001 changes for Ford’s front-drive minivan, which saw a modest sales hike during 2000 and is second only to Dodge in popularity. AdvanceTrac is said to be the minivan’s “first” lateral skid-control system; it became available during the 2001 model year. Sensors can detect oversteer and understeer in extreme situations, applying appropriate braking force and reducing engine power to regain control as needed in turns. A strobe light in the driver’s outside mirror now warns approaching traffic that the left-side sliding door is open. In addition, sensors now deploy airbags based on crash severity and the positions of the driver and front passenger.
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