pdilow Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 I have a 2011 Edge Limited. When I start it up if I don't move it (just stay in park in the driveway) for a couple of minutes it will start beeping and say "Service AdvanceTrac" and "Collision Warning not available" at the same time. After a second of beeping the warnings disappear. If I continue to sit there they will come on again. After about five minutes of going back and forth the warning light will eventually stay on. If I restart the car they disappear. If I get in the car, turn it on and start driving I never see a warning for either issue. Has anyone heard of this or have any ideas what's causing it or how to fix it? Thanks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdilow Posted July 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 I should've mentioned too, when I do get in and drive it the collision warning does work as it should and so does the adaptive cruise control (which I'm assuming also uses the radar). I can't really tell whether or not the AdvanceTrac is operating. I called a Ford dealership today and he said it doesn't make sense the AdvanceTrac would have a problem if the car hasn't even moved yet since it's based on the stability/other functions of the car as it moves. Again, any thoughts would be great. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacyon Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 ?? two isolated issues that may or may not have a related cause ?? Until you have enough observational data and a few tests with those observations, treat them as separate issues. Maybe be something as simple as a harness issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbf2530 Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 (edited) I have a 2011 Edge Limited. When I start it up if I don't move it (just stay in park in the driveway) for a couple of minutes it will start beeping and say "Service AdvanceTrac" and "Collision Warning not available" at the same time. After a second of beeping the warnings disappear. If I continue to sit there they will come on again. After about five minutes of going back and forth the warning light will eventually stay on. If I restart the car they disappear. If I get in the car, turn it on and start driving I never see a warning for either issue. Has anyone heard of this or have any ideas what's causing it or how to fix it? Thanks. Hi pdilow. :D Want to make it clear upfron that I am not trying to be a wise guy with this answer. So that being said - You have a 2011 vehicle with a 3 year/36,000 mile New car Bumper to Bumper Warrranty. So assuming your mileage is below 36,000 miles, the way you would properly fix it would be to make a service appointment at your Ford Dealership, take it in, demonstrate the issue to the Service Writer and let them properly diagnose and repair it. Since it seems to be easy for you to replicate your issue, do not just describe what is happening. Showing them exactly what occurs helps avoid the dreaded "Could not replicate customers concern", diagnosis. Keep us updated and good luck. :beerchug: Edited July 31, 2012 by bbf2530 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdilow Posted July 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Unfortunately it's out of warranty, put some good milage on it. :mellow: I'll be bringing it into the dealership soon just thought I'd check her for any solutions first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delldell Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 I have an Edge SEL with about 32k miles and I started getting the Advance Trac warning light a few days ago. It will come on for a few seconds, sometines a few minutes, doesn't come back on immediately when I start the car. I am taking it in, but I cannot duplicate it on demand so I will take a pic when it happens again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdilow Posted August 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 If you could let me know what they say when you bring it in that'd be great. Mine won't go in until next week. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdilow Posted August 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Scratch that. I went out and disconnected the battery for a few minutes, plugged it back in and no more warnings. I made sure that both systems were still set to be on. Turned it off and on a few times to check it. Let it sit for about ten minutes and no problems. In case anybody else has this problem I'd suggest this first. Hopefully it doesn't start doing it again soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delldell Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 I'm not going to trust that, I will still take mine in. My light sometimes comes on for a few seconds, sometimes it stays on for a minute or two. always turns off while I am driving. Sometimes I ge the two little icons to come on on the lower right, so the indicators are very intermittent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delldell Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 Dealer could not fix the problem. Ford knows about it but has no solution at this time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdilow Posted August 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 Wow. Thanks for letting us know. I noticed mine seemed to start after going through a pretty rough car wash. Don't know if that could have jostled stuff around and set it off. I haven't had a warning light since I pulled my battery and both systems are working fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elton Pupo Nogueira Posted December 6, 2012 Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 Ford Edge Limited AWD 2013 with same "Service Advance Trac" here. In Dealer for 10 days now with no answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfoster71 Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 2011 SEL, and I've had the same warning pop up. No driveability concerns. Been to the shop twice with no findings. Lately, it's gone a step further. The wrench light will come on, no words whatsoever, only an "ok" button (left side). When this happens, it drops the throttle out completely. It's like the gas pedal doesn't exist. Transmission will still shift from forward to reverse and the engine seems to be running smoothly, but I have no throttle. Shutting the car off and restarting will correct it. Shop found nothing, no stored codes, could not duplicate. I recently purchased the extended warranty (at 33K miles now) as I see this getting worse before it gets better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooney6959 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 I just bought yesterday a 2011 Edge Limited, having the same problems w\ the Collision Warning and Service Advancetrac messages coming on in the driveway. Wife said she saw it once while she was driving, but I haven't replicated while driving yet. Has anybody found a resolution to this yet? If I need to return this car, I need to decide now. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 jfoster, you may be lookng at a Throttle Body failure. Follow up with the dealer, and if necessary Ford Customer Service. Todd from Ford is on here to assist as well. Mooney, when the warning lights come on in the driveway, do they go away when you completey turn the Edge off, then turn it back on? Any other driveability problems? Could be in need of a PCM update and/or a TB replacement if a PCM update does not fix the issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowesdell Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 If it is the Advance Track and not the yellow wrench, there is a TSB for that. I have an 11 Edge and had the same problem. I also think I have the throttle body problem, but dealer cannot recreate, so I am waiting for a TSB or recall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsto Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 I have a 13 Edge and was getting the service advancetrac warning yesterday when I started the car up, the only other issue I have noticed is that when I use turn signals they won't automatically stop when I finish the turn and just keep blinking, the earliest I can make it into the dealer is tomorrow but with what Im reading on here I'm getting concerned that they will want to keep it for a while which leaves me with no vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadget Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Add me to the list. 2012 with ~47k miles. Noticed the issue with brake booster recall this week / last and now getting the "Service AdvanceTrac" and "Collision Warning Not Available" messages. Less than pleased... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadget Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Dropped car off this morning. Dealer was able to replicate and is telling me that it is a separate issue from the brake booster. Brake booster is covered and "reprogram" for $105 will supposedly adjust parameters so the other two warning lights are not as sensitive. Time will tell... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillmatchett Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 2011 SEL, and I've had the same warning pop up. No driveability concerns. Been to the shop twice with no findings. Lately, it's gone a step further. The wrench light will come on, no words whatsoever, only an "ok" button (left side). When this happens, it drops the throttle out completely. It's like the gas pedal doesn't exist. Transmission will still shift from forward to reverse and the engine seems to be running smoothly, but I have no throttle. Shutting the car off and restarting will correct it. Shop found nothing, no stored codes, could not duplicate. I recently purchased the extended warranty (at 33K miles now) as I see this getting worse before it gets better. I'm having a very similar issue as you. I don't need to restart to fix mine, it usually only lasts a few seconds. They told me they found an error code, but I don't know any details yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsto Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 (edited) Mine has been fixed, apparently I had a module that went bad somewhere in the wheel wells....or at least thats what I was told. Same thing with a module on my steering column for my blinkers, and now it has to go back because only the directional pads on the steering wheel work, no cruise control, sync voice controls or phone controls. Been a clusterf**k of a situation considering I had to argue to get a rental car since they don't give you one unless you purchased the extended service plan. Im trying to stay positive over it all since I know it will be repaired under mfg warranty and I got a rental I'm not paying for but frustration is setting in....I purchased an Edge and have been stuck driving a Fiesta for the last two weeks. Edited April 14, 2014 by rsto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deckerjs Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 I've got the same problem rsto. They told me yesterday that the module in the steering column needs replaced and that the Advance Trac/ABS goes through that module and that should take care of the problem. Waiting on module so that I can take back and get replaced. Only time will tell if that fixes it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford4x4life Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 I'm having a very similar issue as you. I don't need to restart to fix mine, it usually only lasts a few seconds. They told me they found an error code, but I don't know any details yet. Did they fix the issue? what did they say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markyoungsmagic Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 (edited) I have the same problem with my 2012 Edge LTD. Intermittent Service Advance Trac accompanied by the Collision Warning not Available. Does anyone know the TSB number for the issue just in case my dealer hasn't heard of it? Just got the shift to park issue fixed a couple months ago, now this. Found the TSB number just in case anyone else needs it: 13-1-15 ABS AdvanceTrac Warning Light tsb 13-01-15.pdf Edited September 22, 2014 by markyoungsmagic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkrace Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 My power brake booster started making a hissing sound real bad today and the Service Advancetrac light has been coming on and off. Someone is going to have a hard time convincing me they are not connected somehow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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