Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2021EDGE SE, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 45 (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) AND STABILITY CONTROL)DESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) AND STABILITY CONTROL - SYSTEM OPERATION AND COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONSYSTEM OPERATIONADVANCETRACDISABLING ADVANCETRAC
2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WD
Disabling AdvanceTrac
2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION Disabling AdvanceTrac
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AdvanceTrac is controlled by the stability-traction control switch in the following manner:
- Momentarily pressing the switch disables traction control and reduces the sensitivity of the ESC feature. RSC remains enabled.
- Pressing the switch and holding it pressed for more than 5 seconds disables traction control and ESC, RSC remains enabled.
- Pressing the switch twice (pickup trucks only) reduces the sensitivity of both the traction control and ESC. RSC remains fully enabled.
- Pressing the switch after one or more features have been disabled enables all 3 features.
Switching the transfer case to 4WD low locked disables all 3 features; traction control, ESC and RSC.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.