Which Fuse is the ABS Fuse for the Ford Escort?
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The fuse box for the Ford Escort is located under the cover panel to the lower left of the driver's seat. Open the cover to see it. How ABS Works: During braking, ABS quickly determines the wheel lock-up state based on the speed signals from each wheel speed sensor. It closes the normally open input solenoid valve for the wheel that begins to lock up, keeping the braking force constant. If the wheel continues to lock up, the normally closed output solenoid valve opens, allowing the brake pressure on that wheel to rapidly decrease due to the direct connection to the brake fluid reservoir, preventing the wheel from completely locking up due to excessive braking force. This ensures the braking state remains at the optimal point (with a slip ratio S of 20%), achieving the best braking effect and the highest driving safety. Classification of ABS: ABS is mainly classified by channels. In ABS, the brake pipelines that can independently adjust brake pressure are called control channels. ABS control channels are divided into four-channel, three-channel, two-channel, and one-channel types. One-channel ABS: Also known as single-channel ABS, it has one brake pressure regulator in the rear wheel brake assembly and one wheel speed sensor installed on the rear axle differential (some models may have one on each rear wheel). Two-channel ABS: This type of ABS struggles to balance directional stability, steering control, and braking efficiency, and is rarely used today. Three-channel ABS: This system independently controls the two front wheels, while the two rear wheels are controlled together based on the low-select principle (i.e., both wheels are controlled by one channel to ensure the wheel with less traction does not lock up). This is also known as hybrid control. Four-channel ABS: Equipped with four wheel speed sensors, this system has a brake pressure regulator in the pipeline to each wheel brake cylinder, enabling independent control and forming a four-channel control configuration.