Transmission Failure at 8K Miles???

[kash80]

I started my car up this morning and none of the instrument cluster lights came on. However the engine started up and was able to put the transmission into drive. I drove out of the garage and then all the lights came on (like during a normal engine start). However, after that it gave me a message saying 'Service AdvanceTrac' and the traction control lights stayed on. I dropped it off at the dealer, and later the dealer calls me and says that they had to reset the 'computer' and it's good to go.

 

Is this a transmission issue waiting to happen? Wanted to know to make sure the dealer wouldn't take me for a ride.

 

Appreciate any info on this.

[hybridbear]

What exactly did they do?

[acdii]

Sounds like the computer faulted. Advance trac has nothing to do with the transmission, its the control for stability using brakes and throttle management. It helps correct an out of control condition, such as going through a curve too fast, or fishtailing. Not related to traction control as that is a separate element that only involves front brakes using the ABS, and throttle management.

[Zathrus]

You might want to check the state of charge on your 12 V battery. An undercharged 12 V battery can cause startup glitches.

 

I experienced something similar to what you did on my C-Max hybrid...found my 12V battery was low...charged it up and have not seen problem since. (I do monitor 12 V charge on regular basis, especially in cold weather.)

Edited February 24, 2015 by Zathrus

[kash80]

Thanks for the replies. Picked up the car a little while ago. All they mentioned on list was found some body codes and it was reset. I will check the 12v battery.

[FordService]

Thanks for the replies. Picked up the car a little while ago. All they mentioned on list was found some body codes and it was reset. I will check the 12v battery.

I'm happy to hear your dealer took good care of you. Should these symptoms or others reappear, please let me know. :)

 

Meagan