What is traction control on a crown vic?

The Crown Victoria, especially the Police Interceptor versions, didn't have a dedicated traction control system in the same way many modern cars do. Instead of a sophisticated computer-managed system, it relied primarily on the anti-lock braking system (ABS) to help maintain traction.

While the ABS prevented wheel lockup during braking, its effect on traction during acceleration was indirect. If a wheel started to spin under acceleration, the ABS system might detect this as a potential lockup situation (due to reduced wheel speed) and briefly reduce power or modulate braking to that specific wheel. This wasn't a true "traction control," but it offered a degree of assistance in preventing uncontrolled wheelspin.

In short: The Crown Vic's approach to traction wasn't a dedicated system, but a somewhat rudimentary reliance on the ABS to mitigate wheelspin. It was far less sophisticated than the electronic traction control found in contemporary vehicles.