The hill start assist feature is inoperative, cannot be disabled or enabled

2021 Ford Transit-350 HD Base, Van Cargo Extended, 3.5L Eng VIN 8, AWDSECTION The hill start assist feature is inoperative, cannot be disabled or enabled
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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 the Instrumentaion, Message Center and Warning Chimes article.
  • 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 the Supplemental Retraint System article.
  • If there are no DTCs in the RCM, CARRY OUT the ABS module self-test. DIAGNOSE all ABS module DTCs.
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