Adaptive Cruise Not Working

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JDW1

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Hey guys, I searched around but didn't see anything on this.  Anyone have their adaptive cruise not work?  I have a radar detector in my lower frond windshield but i don't think that's it. 
 
I know there is a TSB on that,but also make sure the sensors on the front bumper are clear of any wax or dirt buildup of anykind because they will sometimes cause a false reading,same goes for the windshield, BTW where did you connect (splice)your wires for the radar onto. Z              FORD TAURUS:EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

FORD TAURUS 2013 Technical Bulletin #CSO-12B40
FORD TAURUS 2013 technical service bulletin was issued Aug 29, 2012.FORD TAURUS 2013 had a failed EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE. FORD/LINCOLN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SYSTEMS INTENDED FOR SUPPLEMENTAL DRIVER ASSIST FEATURES COULD MALFUNCTION OR BE INOPERATIVE, BECAUSE ONE OR BOTH SIDE OBSTACLE DETECTION (SOD) MODULES, ON BLIND SPOT INFORMATION.
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ZSHO said:
I know there is a TSB on that,but also make sure the sensors on the front bumper are clear of any wax or dirt buildup of anykind because they will sometimes cause a false reading,same goes for the windshield, BTW where did you connect (splice)your wires for the radar onto. Z              FORD TAURUS:EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

FORD TAURUS 2013 Technical Bulletin #CSO-12B40
FORD TAURUS 2013 technical service bulletin was issued Aug 29, 2012.FORD TAURUS 2013 had a failed EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE. FORD/LINCOLN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SYSTEMS INTENDED FOR SUPPLEMENTAL DRIVER ASSIST FEATURES COULD MALFUNCTION OR BE INOPERATIVE, BECAUSE ONE OR BOTH SIDE OBSTACLE DETECTION (SOD) MODULES, ON BLIND SPOT INFORMATION.
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I didn't see that TSB while looking through the list yesterday, i'll have to take another and see about the fix.  Isn't the AC sensor in the windshield in the rear view mirror housing? I didn't think the bumper had anything to do with it.  As for my radar detector, I just run the wire down along side the touch screen out of the way and connect into the console power outlet. 
 
Nope, no messages or warnings.  One time i set it and did a test.  The collision warning went off and AC did nothing. 
 
There is also a sensor located behind a fascia cover near the driver side of the grille,if that radar is obstructed it will not function,also your brakes play a role in the systems functions.  Z
 
ZSHO said:
There is also a sensor located behind a fascia cover near the driver side of the grille,if that radar is obstructed it will not function,also your brakes play a role in the systems functions.  Z
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Exactly... ^^^
 
I can check for a sensor behind the fascia and make sure is seems hooked up properly and isn't obstructed but I'm not sure why anything with the brakes would be throwing it off.  Get to that sensor from top or bottom?
 
JDW1 said:
I can check for a sensor behind the fascia and make sure is seems hooked up properly and isn't obstructed but I'm not sure why anything with the brakes would be throwing it off.  Get to that sensor from top or bottom?
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Not sure why it's leaving out the "b"
Tried to correct it several times.
 
I think if you could check that sensor and make sure its clean and check the connections for any dirt buildup,the sensor is attached to a bracket.  Z
 
There hasn't been any damage since I've owned the car, carfax said mild rear collision so that shouldn't matter.  It will be the weekend before I can get up under the car.  My wife was already getting impatient about the two evenings spent last week after work on the rotors, plugs, t-stat and tune... lol
 
ZSHO said:
I think if you could check that sensor and make sure its clean and check the connections for any dirt buildup,the sensor is attached to a bracket.  Z
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Agree with Z.... And clean any connection you undo on principle.... Consider some dielectric when reconnecting?.
 
I was curious when was the last time it worked? did it work before installing your mods,just a thought.  Z
 
Hasn't worked since i got it, say 3 weeks ago now but i'm not sure when I realized it wasn't working. 
 
BiGMaC said:
JDW1 said:
Hasn't worked since i got it, say 3 weeks ago now but i'm not sure when I realized it wasn't working. 
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Sounds like warranty work to me!
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I didnt get it from Ford, just a little mom and pop shop and it has 40k on it so it's out of basic...
 
Do you have an OBD reader?  If so, you could try to use Forscan and modify the reader to read the advanced data and see what the systems are saying
 
It wouldnt hurt to check the fuse box inside the engine compartment on the drivers side,believe its fuse #91 a 10amp,you can trying swapping it for another 10amp thats vacant,#91 is for the AC,module,best of luck to ya.  Z
 
I would go back to that moms and pops dealer and see if they will compensate you for the part which is not cheap,there is definetly a thirty day warranty on any used car purchased from any dealer,not quite sure how much you paid for your vehicle but definetly go knock on there door or better yet break it down if there is no solution to the matter.  Z
 
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