Service AdvanceTrac

[Edge291]

Whenever sitting in my car, in park, for long periods of time (10-15 minutes) the Service AdvanceTrac warning blinks along with the hydroplane light. I am thinking it has to do with a sensor, but I have asked the dealership and they said they haven't heard of this happening while in park. It has never come on while driving. Wondering what is causing this. It's a 2012 Ford Edge.

[WWWPerfA_ZN0W]

In park and idling? Sounds like the wheel speed/ABS sensors might have gotten some dirt/rust in them and need cleaning up. Could also be moisture buildup that evaporates on movement. I'd get the connectors cleaned up, add some dielectric grease, close them up & seal them well with electrical tape.

[daveski]

Hello,

I have found that my 2011 sport has started doing the same thing, but only when I am driving it and come to a complete stop. Can you provide any photos of the areas where these sensors are located so I can inspect/clean them up to see if that takes care of the problem explained? Any information is greatly appreciated and thank you!

[WWWPerfA_ZN0W]

mac (macbwt) or one of our other intrepid members might have closeup pics of where the sensors are for the 2011+. The diagrams from the 2007 FSM:

 

FRONT

Item Part Number Description

1 W500010 Wheel speed sensor bolt

2 2C204 RH/ 2C205 LH Wheel speed sensor

3 — Wheel speed sensor electrical connector (part of 14290)

 

Removal and Installation

1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 204-04 .

2. Remove the retainers and position the fender splash shield aside.

3. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.

4. Disconnect the 6 pushpin fasteners.

5. Remove the front wheel speed sensor bolt and the wheel speed sensor.
   • To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).

6. CAUTION: The wheel speed sensor harness must be routed as shown or damage to the harness during vehicle jounce and rebound can occur.

   To install, reverse the removal procedure.

 

REAR

Item Part Number Description
1 2C190 Wheel speed sensor
2 W500010 Wheel speed sensor bolt
3 — Wheel speed sensor electrical connector (part of 14A005)

 

Removal and Installation

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01 .

2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 204-04 .

3. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.

4. NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the harness routing brackets.

   Disconnect the wheel speed sensor harness from the brackets.

5. Disconnect the pushpin fasteners.

6. Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt and the wheel speed sensor.
   • To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).

7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Edited January 6, 2016 by WWWPerfA_ZN0W

[thunter11]

My 2012 edge has just started doing this as well. It only does it when it idles for a while. Has anyone figures out what thw issue could be? Mine has only done it 3 times now...

[mobrien118]

My 2012 edge has just started doing this as well. It only does it when it idles for a while. Has anyone figures out what thw issue could be? Mine has only done it 3 times now...

You didn't happen to take it to Suntrup lately, did you? I had warranty repair of my brake booster done there and when i brought it home it started doing this. Just when idling after driving. They say it is a coincidence that it started the day after they worked on it...

 

--mobrien118

[macbwt]

Friend of mine at work has a 2011 with very intermittent Service AWD lights. After many trips to the dealer they finally ran it down to a connector and she has not had a problem since. Of course her battery saver is still a problem and I have not had time to check the system, but the dealer says the alternator is good. Yeah well I am not so sure.

[blueovalbubb]

My "Service AdvanceTrac" warning has just started coming on in the past week. Like others, it only comes on while idling. My Edge came from NJ, so i'm thinking road salt could be the culprit. If i run the Edge by Advance Auto, do you think they can tell me which sensor location is giving me the problem? Should this be covered under the factory warranty?

[akirby]

I don't think the normal obd-II code reader can read those codes. Probably need a dealer or a mechanic with an IDS.

[thunter11]

You didn't happen to take it to Suntrup lately, did you? I had warranty repair of my brake booster done there and when i brought it home it started doing this. Just when idling after driving. They say it is a coincidence that it started the day after they worked on it...

 

--mobrien118

 

Sorry I just saw this. I actually haven't taken my edge to SunTrup since the first oil change because it is quite a drive. I hadn't had the warning come back since I posted in here but just yesterday while my car was in idle waiting on my daughter to get out from preschool it happened again. I am thinking maybe I should just bring to dealer and see what they say but I'm out of warranty since I have 80,000 miles on it. Wondering if anyone has found a real solution to what the issue might be.