mustangpro

Some say yes, others no. What's everybody's experience with ESP and sand? Also how do you turn it off? We're heading up to Carova Beach, NC for the week. I have to drive 7 miles up the beach to reach the beach house (3 miles from VA border). I'm also pulling a small trailer, so I'll definately air down.

EmbarkChief

You can turn ESP off in 4 hi by pressing the "ESP" button and holding it down for 10 seconds. You have to be standing still for this to work. It is a good idea for sand IMOP.

mustangpro

Ahh..... I tried it while moving and I think it only went half way into off mode. Will the dash icon do anything different when it's all the way off?

EmbarkChief

When it is completely turned off a chime will sound and it will say "ESP OFF" on the odometer for a second.

mustangpro

Awesome!! Thanks for the advice guys!!!!!

DallasJeeper

That's good to know. Thanks for asking the question, and thanks for the answers.

Seryoga

Or you can do what most people do, just pull the ESP fuse out, and problem solved.

mustangpro

Hmmmm, I tried holding the ESP OFF button for more than 10 seconds while in neutral and I got nothing. The sliding car logo lit for a while and then went off. No chime or no ESP OFF signal. Is this an 08 feature?

mustangpro

Oh wait...... I had it in 2WD, I bet that was the problem.

JacksJeep

Yes, you need to be in 4HI, in neutral or park, to turn off the ESP. I've was just on the same beach this summer. You can definitely tell the difference if the ESP is on.