What year did ML start having stability control? - Benzworld.org

rph74 · 11-23-2006, 07:16 AM

I'm thinking of buying one, and want to know when ESP came standard. I saw some pics of a 99 that had ESP, but I don't know if that is just traction control or stability control.

Anything else I need to know about these trucks?

azinn · 11-23-2006, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by rph74

I'm thinking of buying one, and want to know when ESP came standard. I saw some pics of a 99 that had ESP, but I don't know if that is just traction control or stability control.

Anything else I need to know about these trucks?

1999 was the first year with ESP, see http://www.whnet.com/4x4/esp_pr99.html

Kajtek1 · 11-23-2006, 09:57 AM

1998 had ESP as an option.

bigcatny · 11-23-2006, 12:16 PM

It was Not an option when I got mine.

Let me add that I didn't care since for me, ESP is like oversized golf clubs. Not that helpful if you actually know what your doing but good for beginners.

Kajtek1 · 11-23-2006, 12:41 PM

Yeah I bet you know the trick how to apply left front brake while your truck goes oversteer.

asianml · 11-23-2006, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Kajtek1

Yeah I bet you know the trick how to apply left front brake while your truck goes oversteer.

Oversteer? You throw a brick a in the path of the front outside tire. I thought everybody knew that.

Bogie · 11-23-2006, 01:00 PM

*LOL* You guys are nuts! That's why I luv ya!

n5151ts · 11-23-2006, 01:32 PM

I think the 4 corner brick dispenser was a European option not available in the US.

Bogie · 11-23-2006, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by n5151ts

I think the 4 corner brick dispenser was a European option not available in the US.

Yes, I remember specifically checking the BAS/ETS, ABS options instead of the FCBD.

asianml · 11-23-2006, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bogie

Yes, I remember specifically checking the BAS/ETS, ABS options instead of the FCBD.

Option code B039 was it not?