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MY cross traffic system has failed. Anyone had similar issues and how they were resolved?

MY cross traffic system has failed. Anyone had similar issues and how they were resolved?

My factory remote start quit working about the time that my 12V battery failed. My remote start has never worked since. I could not find any fuses or relays to check or replace. Anyone know how I might get it to work again?

Thanks for the responses! I believe Jon mentioned that there might have been a light on the dash that blinks or is on solid. I don't recall either time that any lights blinked or additional lights came on. The first event was at night and went on for about 3 miles of stop and go driving. I believe I would have noticed some light come on. What other confirmation of the event is available? Where can I go to find out more information about that mode such as more detail of what happens, how often, how long it takes once initiated, what the vehicle should or should not do, etc??? I

I'm not sure I buy the battery conditioning mode as an explaination of what happened. Why after 5500 miles does this happen twice about a week apart? Why does this seem to be corrected by shifting the transmission? If it was some managed mode, it should not care if I shift the transmission from drive to revers and back again, the mode should just continue until complete. This is very different than having the engine run in the mornings to warm up or to recharge the battery. It sure seems to me that the whole electic drive system shut down and refuses to operate when this happens, almost like some switch or control refuses to let it operate, but when one changes the transmisssion from drive to reverse, it reactives the switch/control. Where can I find out more information on this battery conditioning mode and how the vehicle is to react. The dealer service manger said they have two factory trained hybrid techs and at least one of them did the testing. Apparently no codes generated when this happened.

Twice in the last two weeks, my electric drive mode has failed to operate as usual. Anyone had the same experience and if so, has it been acknowledged by Ford and repaired? I took my vehicle in to the dealer and was told they found no problems after performing some tests and driving it and was told that my experience was normal vehicle operation. I was pretty furious at the service manager after being told that. After 5500 miles, I think I understand the way this vehicle behaves pretty well. First experience: drove about 10 miles at around 55 mph and when slowing down for the first stop light, I noticed a distinct difference of a lack of that feeling of “free wheeling”, it felt more like driving my son’s Mazda Speed 3 with six speed manual transmission, without all its power of course. It felt like I as experiencing engine braking and the engine continued to operate down to a complete stop. I looked down at the dash and noticed that the EV indicator on the power portion of the dash was not lit. The regenerative braking indicator on the power gauge did not pop up. After startup on green light, the car would not move until the engine came on after shutting off when the vehicle was stopped. There was no EV light indication and there was a distinct difference in way the vehicle accelerated. Over the next two or three miles of stop and go operation at less than 45 mph, the EV system would not come on, regardless of what I tried to do, like letting off the accelerator, stopping and restarting, etc. I finally arrived at my destination and before parking and exiting the vehicle, I decided to see if I could back up so I put the transmission in reverse, backed up a few feet and immediately noticed the EV system indicators light up and I noticed the difference in drivability. I stopped, put the vehicle in drive and the EV system seemed to again function normally. Second incident approximately a week later; I had stopped at a fast food place and took off after receiving my order. About a half mile down the road driving at about 35 mph, I noticed that feeling again that the vehicle was slowing down after I let up a little on the accelerator to attempt to drop into full EV mode. Again the dash indicators of the EV mode were all absent and the vehicle drove as one with a manual transmission, complete with engine braking. After about another mile of a couple stop/start combinations, I pulled over, shifted into reverse and again immediately noticed the EV system come to life. Dropping back into drive, the system again functioned normally. The next day, I took it to the dealer who found nothing wrong and essentially told me I did not know what I was talking about.

Did you order the DVD service manual thru the Ford service department or where and about how much?

Ice blue, 502a package, 4/20 build

What is the DORA and why should I get it? Thanks

Our dealer took the x-plan but I worked for a large corporation that is linked to the FordPartners program which in turn offers the x-plan rate on the FFH. After placing the order in February, we just receive a VIN number from the dealer today (03/31) which should cement the maximum tax credit. Manufacturing date supposedly in mid to late April for us. They are getting four FFH's and six other 2010 FF's.

The dealer's saleman called this morning with our VIN number and estimated manufacturing date of April 20. Told us not to hold our breath regarding the date though. Great news as this should cement the maximum tax credit that ends today.