2018 Ford Focus SEL, 4D HatchbackFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

The Hill Start Assist Feature Is Inoperative, Cannot Be Disabled Or Enabled

Possible Source Action
  • Network concern
  • IPC concern
  • PCM concern
  • RCM concern
  • ABS module concern
  
  • CARRY OUT the IPC self-test. DIAGNOSE all IPC DTCs. REFER to INSTRUMENTATION, MESSAGE CENTER AND WARNING CHIMES
  • If there are no DTCs in the IPC, CARRY OUT the PCM KOEO self-test. DIAGNOSE all PCM module DTCs. REFER to the appropriate Electronic Engine Controls article
  • If there are no DTCs in the PCM, CARRY OUT the RCM self-test. DIAGNOSE all RCM DTCs. REFER to AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
  • If there are no DTCs in the RCM, CARRY OUT the ABS module self-test. DIAGNOSE all ABS module DTCs.
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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.

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