I bought my used 2012 Ford F150 Platinum from Five Star Sam Packs Ford in Lewisville, Texas about a month ago. I have put approx. 300 miles on this vehicle. I first got a message stating "Service Advance Trac" and then noticed when I activated my signal light (aka blinker) to turn, it did not stay activated. I tried numerous more times and the signal never stayed activated. I do not mistreat my vehicles in any way, shape, or form.I was just driving and both these problems happened at the same time. Coincidence?? NOT!!! Something electrical is happening and if it gravitates to the steering or brakes a serious accident could be the outcome. SAFETY is a corner that does NOT need any COST SAVING shortcuts.
Update from Mar 15, 2017: Youtube, Simply AWESOME!! I watch ed the video that walked me through fixing the problem. At first I didn't think it worked. But after driving it a few miles the message went off. This is what it said do:
1. Turn the key until the lights on the instrument panel come on. Do not engage the starter.
2. With the key left in the position stated in (Step 1),Disconnect the Negative (black) cable from the battery.
3. Leave the cable disconnected for 5 minutes.
4. Reconnect the cable and turn the key "off".
5. Start the vehicle.
This should fix the problem. If not the video states get it checked immediately. I drove to a friends house around he block and parked my truck. Upset about what was going on with a vehicle I just bought and the fact it didn't seem like it was going to be a simple inexpensive fix to my problem. About hour passed, before, I started my truck to leave and noticed the message was gone. So far it has not come back, but it has only been one day. I am hopeful it stays gone.
Blinkers are working again!!
I bought my used 2012 Ford F150 Platinum from Five Star Sam Packs Ford in Lewisville, Texas about a month ago. I have put approx. 300 miles on this vehicle. I first got a message stating "Service Advance Trac" and then noticed when I activated my signal light (aka blinker) to turn, it did not stay activated. I tried numerous more times and the signal never stayed activated. I do not mistreat my vehicles in any way, shape, or form.I was just driving and both these problems happened at the same time. Coincidence?? NOT!!! Something electrical is happening and if it gravitates to the steering or brakes a serious accident could be the outcome. SAFETY is a corner that does NOT need any COST SAVING shortcuts.
Update from Mar 15, 2017: Youtube, Simply AWESOME!! I watch ed the video that walked me through fixing the problem. At first I didn't think it worked. But after driving it a few miles the message went off. This is what it said do: 1. Turn the key until the lights on the instrument panel come on. Do not engage the starter. 2. With the key left in the position stated in (Step 1),Disconnect the Negative (black) cable from the battery. 3. Leave the cable disconnected for 5 minutes. 4. Reconnect the cable and turn the key "off". 5. Start the vehicle. This should fix the problem. If not the video states get it checked immediately. I drove to a friends house around he block and parked my truck. Upset about what was going on with a vehicle I just bought and the fact it didn't seem like it was going to be a simple inexpensive fix to my problem. About hour passed, before, I started my truck to leave and noticed the message was gone. So far it has not come back, but it has only been one day. I am hopeful it stays gone. Blinkers are working again!!
- Sean J., Anna, US