Chummy Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 (edited) In the last week or two, the warning lamps for ABS & Traction Control have been lighting on our 2007 Edge SEL equipped with AWD. It's the snow season in these parts, and the timing is tough. Stepping on the brake pedal when starting I've noticed it will now often feel as if stepping on a brick, not the otherwise more typical controlled give. The lamps will fire normally during the start-up sequence and will either: a) remain lit during all motoring; b ) extinguish after ABS kicks in during braking on a slippery stretch of pavement; or c) remain lit for a period, then go off for a period, then return. I've found that after the ABS work successfully and the lamps extinguish that all I must do to extinguish the "wrench" icon lamp is to shift (at stop) momentarily into neutral. Yesterday the ABS was activating even on dry pavement when the lamps were lit. I phoned the dealer to arrange service, and they indicated this could be related to a faulty rear wheel speed sensor. They noted there were three other Edges in their shop while we spoke. I located on this site a TSB for similar symptoms, but it identifies FWD Edges. Have any of the other Edge motorists on this forum experienced a similar problem as to what I'm describing? What was your experience with same? Thanks in advance! Edited December 30, 2008 by Chummy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJueckstock Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 In the last week or two, the warning lamps for ABS & Traction Control have been lighting on our 2007 Edge SEL equipped with AWD. It's the snow season in these parts, and the timing is tough. Stepping on the brake pedal when starting I've noticed it will now often feel as if stepping on a brick, not the otherwise more typical controlled give. The lamps will fire normally during the start-up sequence and will either: a) remain lit during all motoring; b ) extinguish after ABS kicks in during braking on a slippery stretch of pavement; or c) remain lit for a period, then go off for a period, then return. I've found that after the ABS work successfully and the lamps extinguish that all I must do to extinguish the "wrench" icon lamp is to shift (at stop) momentarily into neutral. Yesterday the ABS was activating even on dry pavement when the lamps were lit. I phoned the dealer to arrange service, and they indicated this could be related to a faulty rear wheel speed sensor. They noted there were three other Edges in their shop while we spoke. I located on this site a TSB for similar symptoms, but it identifies FWD Edges. Have any of the other Edge motorists on this forum experienced a similar problem as to what I'm describing? What was your experience with same? Thanks in advance! I have the exact same problem. The three lights come on, all at the same time, randomly. How did you get the issue fixed, what did the dealer say? Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chummy Posted January 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 I have the exact same problem. The three lights come on, all at the same time, randomly.How did you get the issue fixed, what did the dealer say? Paul It wound up being a speed sensor, the cost roughly $68 for diagnostics, $37 for the part, all covered by warranty. Our dealer also provided us with a loaner at no cost to us while our Edge was in the shop. Hope you enjoy a similar experience, Paul! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino260 Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 Our traction light seems to come on when it's wet, as far as I know. I don't drive it, my wife does. And when she restarts it it's fine. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Our traction light seems to come on when it's wet, as far as I know. I don't drive it, my wife does.And when she restarts it it's fine. Any ideas? ABS sensor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino260 Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Is this a quick repair? It's still under warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbf2530 Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 (edited) Is this a quick repair? It's still under warranty. Hi rhino. :D Yes, relatively common problem in all makes and models of vehicles. Well, not common, but it does happen. Easy fix. Take it in for service. Good luck. :beerchug: Edited March 19, 2009 by bbf2530 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weasel Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Yup, happened to me a few weeks ago. Really easy fix. The only problem for me was they had to order the part and that took a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anomatrix Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 I've had this happen to me twice now. Vehicle was purchased in March 08. In August the traction control light came on in the middle of a dry highway, doing 100km/hr. In 10 seconds or less it the started blinking, phased the brakes like ABS, at different speeds, shimmying the vehicle, and brought the vehicle down to less than 60km/hr. The light then remained on at all times when driving. Took it to the local dealer when we got home, and it took a few weeks for them to fix the problem, a faulty stability control system computer. Then, last week, the light came on again by itself, and has remained on. It's now currently in the shop as I type, and I've been told they are calling a Ford Engineer to see what's happened. Not Impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino260 Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 (edited) My wife tooks ours to the dealer yesterday and the service tech wanted her to bring it back when the traction control light came back on. Who knows what time of day that would happen. A couple minutes later another service tech came out and said he was on the phone with Ford and they told him to replace the ABS sensor, which of course wasn't in stock. so we'll see if this fixes the problem. But it seems like this is not an isolated problem. Ford needs to step up. Edited March 25, 2009 by rhino260 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKX2007 Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 Mine came on last week while driving on the highway. After shutting off & restarting it went out. It did this one other time when near new, Its an 07 with 15,000 miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino260 Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 Ours is an 07 with 25,000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino260 Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Came on again yesterday when my wife hit the brakes during a rain storm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino260 Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Took it to the dealer today, they acessed the hydraulic control unit and replaced the ABS module. Tonight the traction control light came on again! Sitting still. Any thoughts? I'm calling the dealer again tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino260 Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Now they're replacing the brake switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlazedUp Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 (edited) The brake switch just sends a signal to activate the brake lights to illuminate. This switch has nothing to do with Traction control. Let us know how it was worked out. Edited April 13, 2009 by BlazedUp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino260 Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 The service tech said the switch is tied into the master cylinder and the ABS module, and a buddy of mine who's one of the most mechanically inclined person I know confirmed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlazedUp Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 I think were talking about different parts here. I'm talking about the stop light brake switch which is located by the brake pedal. Hope it works out for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino260 Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 They changed the brake switch, tech took it for a test ride, everything seemed fine. we got in the car to leave, started the car and the light came on. Now I'm driving a Fusion till they can figure it out. We were going to do our first road trip in it to Philly this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino260 Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Dealer just called and said your edge is fixed. As first they thought it was in the shifter because you could put it in gear without depressing the brake pedal. They replaced the whole shifter unit, that didn't fix it. The tech found a loose fuse socket in a junction box that was tripping the traction control light to come on. We'll see if this is the fix or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino260 Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 I thought they had it fixed? It lasted a week. I had to run an to the store last night, came home to get my son for scouts, started the car and the traction light was on and so was the overdrive light. Also I couldn't get it out of park. Had it towed to the dealer. They said that where the harness connects to the fuse box is bad. So that are replacing the fuse box and harness, it will take about a week to repair. Needles to say my wife is pissed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SA64 Posted March 11, 2015 Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 It wound up being a speed sensor, the cost roughly $68 for diagnostics, $37 for the part, all covered by warranty. Our dealer also provided us with a loaner at no cost to us while our Edge was in the shop. Hope you enjoy a similar experience, Paul! Just had this done at Terrace Ford in Burlington, Ontario cost was $216 for labour and $67.25 for the part. My backside hurts a little more now that I read your post. Seems like there is a big variance in how repairs are charged. I would have loved to enjoy a similar experience, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punman Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 Little late to this topic but I have the same problem. From what I have seen on Youtube, replacing the wheel speed sensors is not a difficult DIY job. My car is no longer under warranty so I may do this myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Young Posted May 16, 2019 Report Share Posted May 16, 2019 On 5/7/2019 at 6:57 PM, punman said: Little late to this topic but I have the same problem. From what I have seen on Youtube, replacing the wheel speed sensors is not a difficult DIY job. My car is no longer under warranty so I may do this myself. I've done some pretty major repairs to my F150, Mustang, my Boat and our Edge using 'YouTube' videos. I tell my wife, 'if there is a YouTube video on how to fix or do something, I'll be able to do it' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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