21’ Outer Banks AdvanceTrac/4WD warnings

yacobson32

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Has anyone experienced this or a similar issue? This been happening on and off for the last couple of months on my 2021 Bronco Sport Outer Banks. I get “Service AdvanceTrac”, “4WD Fault”, and “4WD Off” warnings before. Before today restarting the vehicle would clear the code, I could go weeks without issue and then it would happen several times in the run of a day. I've replaced the battery, and had the alternator checked (which was fine). I can't get into the dealer for 3 weeks. I'm hoping to get this resolved before then.
 

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Unfortunately you'll have to get the Sport diagnosed by Ford or another service facility that has the ability to talk to all the Ford electrical systems to diagnose the problem.

My Badlands had a 4WD fault along with several associated faults. In my case the 4WD module was not communicating with the drive system.
Dealer replaced 4WD module, all was good again
 

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I had an issue with the RDU shudder noise and had the fluid replaced. Then started to get some error messages about servicing the Advance Trac and 4WD system. Couldn't use any goat modes. The RDU motor actuator was faulty. There is a service bulletin and recall for that actuator on certain year models. posted it before on the forum.
 

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I had an issue with the RDU shudder noise and had the fluid replaced. Then started to get some error messages about servicing the Advance Trac and 4WD system. Couldn't use any goat modes. The RDU motor actuator was faulty. There is a service bulletin and recall for that actuator on certain year models. posted it before on the forum.
You referring to SSM 51117?
Ford Bronco Sport 21’ Outer Banks AdvanceTrac/4WD warnings 1741275013335-x9
 
 







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