Q: 2013 ford edge limited "service advancetrac light comes on
The service advancetrac light comes on. If I'm stopped, and idling, it will jump into gear when I start to take off.
My car has 140000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
It is possible that you could be having an issue with your transmission. I would recommend having your transmission inspected by a qualified transmission specialist to determine if any internal damage exists.
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