2014 Ford Focus: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Oct 23, 2026 · PA

checked out car for traction control light staying doen scanned car on computer-received code U0-0100-00 ABS Computer may have to be re-programmed checked out rubbing noise in rear of car-no start and/or transmission engagement loss of power with DTCS u0100 intermittent concerns of loss of transmission engagement while driving, intermittent no start or a loss of power-parts number AE8Z-7Z369-F Transmission Control Module Kit-car has under 100,000 miles on it

Filed Apr 17, 2026 · Brakes, Transmission · 53,300 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated before shifting to the next gear and jolted into gear while upshifting. The contact stated that while stopped at traffic lights, the vehicle vibrated abnormally. The contact stated that whenever the vehicle was warmed up, and attempting to shift to reverse(R), the transmission failed to respond. The contact had to wait for the transmission temperature to drop and then shift into reverse(R). The ABS, ESC, and transmission warning lights were illuminated, and the message “Hill Start Assist Unavailable” was displayed. Additionally, the contact stated that while the A/C was activated, there was water accumulating in the passenger’s side footwell, causing the carpet to become saturated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and it was determined that there were several major failures with the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 53,300.

Filed Apr 5, 2023 · Brakes, Electrical · 169,097 miles · MS

POWER STEERING ASSIST, FAILURE: ENGINE FAILURE TO START: POWER BRAKE ASSIST, FAILURE: TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE, FAILURE: CLUTCH FAILURE AND SHIFT ROUGHNESS:. CAR UNUSEABLE FOR THREE YEARS WITHOUT BECAUSE OF PARTS INAVAILABILITY: This type even happened mutiple times because of the transmission control module failure. The first sign of problems was shuddring and rough shifting beginning with about 30,000 miles on the vehicle Multiple trips to the Ford Dealerships resulted in Unsatisfactory action by Ford Motor company to repair the problem The result was safety problems like stalling and losing power steering and brake assist in traffic. It displayed multiple system failure warnings when it failed, Steering asist, Brake assist, ABS, transmission position light was in park while driving. We tried to get repairs done but they just kicked it down the road till we fought with the car to get 160,000 miles out of it because there was no other choice and they denied there was a problem. It was completely unserviceable beginning on the shown date because the clutch control and transmission control module have been faulty, It has started a few times but will not shift properly and the clutch is faulty because of the control module being bad. We paid to have the control module replaced when it became available, but the vehicle is not servicable because the clutch and flywheel are damaged from the module being faulty. This should have been a safety recall as soon as the problem was discovered, but it was hidden and the owners of these vehicles have had to deal with it over the last 10 years. Any of these cars on the road are just as dangerous as this one It.is still at the shop 4 months after they tried to patch it awaiting the determination of whether a clutch recall will fix it or not. These owners of these cars are driving time bombs if they are not able to react to the problems listed in traffic.

Filed Jun 9, 2022 · Transmission · MI

Car transmission shutters when car accelerates, which creates a danger especially when trying to pull into traffic. Cannot have a dealership look at this car without leaving it there for two weeks. Generally no warning lights, but ABS light will turn on when shuttering is heavy.

Filed Jul 21, 2021 · Brakes · 46,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the message "hill assist not available" appeared on the instrument panel. There were several unknown warning lights along with the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the ABS module needed to be replaced however, the parts for the repair were not available. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic who provided the same diagnosis. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000.

Filed Jul 12, 2019 · Electrical, Transmission · 52,154 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving 20-30 MPH, the instrument cluster gauges fluctuated and the vehicle lunged forward. The contact stated that the hill assist and ABS warning indicators illuminated and the instrument cluster became inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle had not experienced the failures prior to being repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v523000 (power train). Castle ford (located at 3930 franklin st, michigan city, in 46360, (219) 879-5381) and the manufacturer were informed of the failures via telephone. The failures were intermittent. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 52,154.

Filed Feb 20, 2016 · Transmission · 28,000 miles · TX

2014 ford focus - 28,000 miles: transmission fault service now: while driving on a toll bridge at 80 MPH the car started to jerk and the following lights appeared: brake-ABS-car on road-car on road off: I was able to coast off the toll and park in an exxon. I had the car towed to maxwell ford. It took them eight days to "fix" the problem module transmission control. They extended the warranty: 10 years, 150,000 miles. I am driving it now, but the car is now pulling while driving and shuddering, hesitating and then jerking. To have a new car completely shut down on a toll highway, with cars coming at you at 85mph was the most insanely scary, dangerous & life threatening experience I have ever had in my life. I trusted ford with my safety, my money and my life. Why isn't this problem under recall? Someone is going to get killed behind this problem.

Filed Apr 30, 2014 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 5,000 miles · IN

The 2014 ford focus s comes standard with traction control which uses both the ABS module and the PCM torque control to control the vehicles motion relative to the intended course. This is done through two ways: 1) the ABS module continuously monitors and compares the rotational speed of the drive wheels in relation to the non-driven wheels. At the same time, the ABS module calculates how much engine torque reduction is required to eliminate the wheel slip. In snowy (+2-3?), icy or slippery surfaces where both front tires are equally in the same condition, the ABS module modulates brake pressure to both brake caliper (s) to stop any wheel spin. 2) at the same time, the ABS module sends a message to the PCM to reduce the engine torque to the requested level. With both brakes being applied and engine torque reduced to a near ?idle? State with the accelerator at ?full throttle?, the car immediately becomes stuck. Because the ford focus s does not have the ability to disable the traction control, my wife and kids have continuously been stranded in a car that will apply the brakes and reduce the engine RPM?s resulting in a car that will not move in extremely dangerous situations. As a consequence, the car has been required to be towed many times in below zero conditions because we are unable to disable the traction control. Death or severe injury is our concern because "by design", the car becomes disabled when snowy intersections and highways are encountered. Our disabled vehicle could result in any oncoming traffic to slam into our vehicle.