2007 Ford Freestyle - traction light comes on and stays on until turning the car off

2007 FORD FREESTYLE
93,000 MILES
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TSA1119
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After driving a short while, the traction control dash light comes on and doesn't go back off until turning off the ignition
Jan 17, 2012 at 1:00 AM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Have it scanned for codes and let us know what you find out.
Jan 17, 2012 at 1:07 AM
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TSA1119
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Thanks - Is that something that I have to go to the dealership to have done?
Jan 17, 2012 at 12:31 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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No. Parts store or local shop. Most will do it for free. Call first to see who will and won't do it for free.
Jan 18, 2012 at 4:26 AM
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TSA1119
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I took the car to get the oil changed and had them scan it at the shop. They were not able to pull any codes.
Jan 18, 2012 at 12:16 PM
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Did they pull soft codes as well as hard codes? Most shops have to be told, or asked, specifically, to look for soft codes, since those don't set the CEL permanently.

Let them know you need to check specifically for DEM codes.
Jan 18, 2012 at 6:50 PM