2013 Ford Escape traction control/4x4 disabled/hill side assist disabled/ Abs warning Easy fix. 

Wife’s 2015 AWD Escape Titanium has had this intermittently for last three months. Watched your video, spent 30(ea) on sensors and replaced today. Took less than 30 minutes total (replaced both) and except for nearly stripping one screw (was stupid tight!) had no issues and the lights are gone. So grateful that you posted this-saved us $$$!

Thank you for this video almost sold the car after putting a transmission in it then this issue came up 4,000 miles after. You just saved me a new car loan!!

Started having this same issue, came across your video and replaced both rear sensors... problem solved. Thank you so much for the video and information. You rock bro!

My escape it started doing that and it is scary when you live on a busy road and your car just doesn't want go. Thank you

I want to thank you so much, my father just borrowed my car, he's had it for 24 hours and all the same things lit up on it and we were scared cause we don't have a lot of money to fix it. My car had everything your did and finding this video we changed the back sensor and that's what the problem was. Everywhere we were calling told us to bring it in to a ford dealership and we couldn't afford that in the slightest. So thank you for uploading this!

Thank you very much! I have a 2018 Ford Escape SE and I had the ABS light, Hill Start Assist is disabled, and the 4WD Temporarily Disabled message. I could also feel resistance if I started driving sooner than 20 seconds after starting the car. I got it scanned at AutoZone for free and found that it was the right rear sensor. I bought the part from eBay and after installing it, all the warning lights went away. I did strip the T25 screw, which added an hour and a half to the install process. After I was done swearing, I managed to remove the screw by re-slotting it with a Dremel.

Excellent instructions. Thank you for the step-by-step guidance. You save me a ton of money by doing this myself! I was nervous popping out the old sensor, but with a shot of WD-40, it did come out after prying underneath with a flathead screwdriver. P.S. I bought the new sensor at NAPA; after the repair, I went back and they were kind enough to clear out all the error codes (ABS failure, Hill start assist failure, 4WD failure) at *no cost*. Go NAPA!

My 2013 started flashing all these lights recently and the ABS locked up on me today while driving which was scary to say the least. Thankfully restarting the car cleared it up long enough for me to get home safely and thanks for posting cuz you likely saved me a lot of 💵

Thank you for taking the time to share this information with us. Well done.

Just came here to say thanks for saving me a hefty mechanic bill! Had this happen on my dad’s 2015 titanium AWD. Went down to the local AutoZone and they offer free OBD2 scans, so they scanned and confirmed it and got the part for $38 and replaced in my garage in under an hour.

Great video. This solved the "hill assist disabled" warning on my 2013 Escape. Saved me a couple hundred bucks at least. One additional tip, get a ratchet and a T25 socket. The location of the sensor on my car (right rear) was much more difficult to access than shown in this video. The ratchet was the only way I could get leverage on the sensor screw.

Mine literally went out last night before our snow storm. I'm fishtailing like crazy and can't get my truck in to shop for another week. Thanks for the video!

Thank you so much!!!!!! 2014 Ford Escape Titanium. Had all the warning lights on. E brake, 4WD disabled, hill start assist disabled. Went to oreillys to get the codes on the chance I could pinpoint which front or back. C003A-11, C003A-4A, C0037-4A, C0037-07. Went and purchased the AWD speed sensors (rear). Pretty easy to take off the old and put in the new, with a little elbow grease. Afterwords took a little drive and the codes resolved. Mechanic quoted us $500 just for labor and parts. Ended up paying $70 for the two sensors thank to this video. Thank you so so so much.

Thank you for the video, I have replaced the two sensors, no more warning lights. Easy job.

Was having the exact same issue with the wife’s 2016! So glad I found this video!

I wish I had seen this $350 ago! Lol...Seems so simple. If it goes out again I'll definitely do it myself. Thanks for posting this!

thanks man! Fixed the ABS/Hill assist light on my 2014 FWD escape (it was the left rear sensor), saved me a lot of $$$

God bless these people who make these repair videos God send I tell yah Thankyou for making this video

Thank you for taking the time to make this video very helpful

Thank you, this is the exact problem I'm having with my 2017 Escape.

Thank you for this video! My escape is doing exactly this!

Today I went on a wild goose chase to find that sensor, finally found it at NAPA, and just replaced it. Took me 2 hours start to finish, since the existing sensor was stuck in there. But 2 hours of sweating is better than paying $500 at the dealer 😉 thanks for the help! Cleared the codes and fingers are crossed

Thank you so much for posting this! Saved us a lot of $$$!

Thank you so much for video really help me understand what's wrong with my vehicle

I replaced my wheel speed sensors because mine did the very same thing yours did. But my right wheel axle was bad which also was throwing these codes. Your vacation dwi was a big help to me tho. Thanks hanks

My father-in-law's 2013 Escape has been having the same warning light come on. He took it for a diagnostic at the local Ford dealership and they are claiming is the "computer module" and want to charge him $1000 for the work. I am going to take it somewhere like O'Riellys and have them test it and see what they get. I'm hoping it is just these ABS sensors, if so, thank you my dude for pointing this out. Been trying to tell him for months that the dealership is literally just trying to rip him off. He won't listen.

My '17 Escape is doing this, might still be under the extended warranty from when I got it new, fingers crossed its covered. Otherwise I'll do it myself. Great video ! !

Champion, great directions

So where does that wire go that you removed from the ABS sensor?

Thanks for this video. My 2015 had all the same symptoms. Be careful on ABS sensor purchase as the park assist makes it the unique part number. Don't let them sell you the the basic part. NAPA had the correct part at the best price. Also noted that I had all warnings listed and active but the code reader showed no faults. I was advised to tske my car to a Ford dealer for deep diagnostic. Screw that. I changed both sensors. And the car is back to driving normally. The failure was intermittent. The car would hesitate while putting up messages when starting out at intersections. Its dangerous. For less than $100 dollars, I was able to get my car driving again. Where's the link to buy you a coffee card?

Thank you for this video!! I have a 2015 Escape which Ive owned since new. Starting doing all the same things. I purchased a abs capable scanner and identified a rr speed sensor. I ordered new speed sensor from Amazon. That made it stop going into limp mode but lights were still on. My scanner had a function where I could read each individual wheel sensor and I noticed rr speed sensor that I just replaced was throwing randon mph speeds even with car sitting still. Sooo I went to NAPA and bought a sensor from them without the park assist...bingo problem solved and all abs, traction control lights went off and car back to normal.

pretty sure i’m about to have to change the ne on my 2015 ecoboost se, watched this the first time and had it fixed in 5 mins, thanks for the help

Very helpful thank you. Mechanic shop over charged and charged again for the mistake.

We have a 2013 Ford Escape that is throwing all these same codes Hillside assist traction control all of it we changed all four ABS wheel sensors and it's still kind of doing the same thing goes into limp mode the traction control goes in and out four wheel drive in and out so we hooked it up to three different computers is throwing no codes it says everything is in the green so our next step is maybe a faulty wire harness?

The abs, traction control lights came on after replacing rear hub assembly on my uncle’s 2013 Ford Escape titanium

Thank you for your video!!!!

Thanks for the video. I have a few questions before ordering the replacement. Is this the same as JV6Z2C190A? Is it a generic model or OEM? By parking assist, do you refer to those models with proximity sensors in the back or the ones that auto park by themselves? Anad can it be installed on either side? It does not specify the placement. Sorry for all the questions. Just trying to make sure I get the correct model. Thanks.

thank you so much for posting, $$ saver! Only difference for me is the ABS and hill side assist lights are still on after replacing the sensor. Really happy I no longer get 4WD disabled message that comes with lose of power to the wheels though. Any recommendations to get the lights turned off as well?

Yes Thank you, this did help

Thank you for explanation, I had same alarm, my Escape 2013 uses the blue model, I replaced and the ABS and Hill Assist disappeared, but for some reason now I have the 4WD temporarily disabled, I also replaced the front ABS sensor too, do you think the 4WD alarm can be related with front sensor?

My ford escape 2013 have the abs, brake light on, the scanned say the driver assistent sensor is the problem, but its most expensive.

Hey I have a question about the AC compressor on that Explorer. How hard is it to change the AC compressor out with the motor in the vehicle? I know theres what 2 lines and 2 bolts and a stud with a nut, so once you take that all lose how hard is it to slip the compressor off the stud and turn it or feed it in behind that rail that goes across? And is there anything else you have to remove or just the lines and the nut and 2 bolts?

Hi, does the system need to be reset or reprogram after replacing the new sensor?

Could this be the same issue my Ford Explorer is having? The exact same thing happened to me regarding the hill assist and the traction control causing it to not want to accelerate and the dealership is wanting to say it’s the transmission without checking anything else out.. I’m not paying $3,500 for a new transmission if this is the issue

2016 Ford Escape and ABS and traction control lights came on last Tuesday. I can't find an auto parts store that has a code reader for this. They are saying their readers are for engine errors only, including O'Reillys (I saw someone in the comments mention them). OReillys said to call Belle Tire, which I did, and was told it would be $100 to use their computer reader thing. Frustrating. I may just get the parts and do it anyway. Thanks for the great video. And for the lug nuts vid!!

I'm having this exact issue right now and I believe it is from hitting a pole. I did not make a wide enough turn coming out of the gas station and my back passenger tire took a good hit and I completed my turn... Since that I have been having these issues you explained and my tire is slightly tiptoed. Did your tire get affected at all?

I replaced my rear passage hub assembly and got all three lights on, I also replaced the abs speed sensors but lights are still in and it drives under powered

Yes sir, thank you for your assistance

Do you happen to remember what the codes were? My 18 escape has the same symptoms aside from the delay when taking off. I have the codes c42200 c40164 and c41564. I haven’t had any luck seeing what causes these codes by doing online research.

The light is coming on in my 2015 escape but no other reactions I just keep driving with no issues should I replace the sensors anyway

Your the man !! Just saved me $450 bucks with the diongnost!! Thanks agin.. this will help meny meny people!!

How do I know which rear sensor to replace? I have the part that is compatible for both sides but not sure which sensor is the problem?

So is the sensor that makes the car jerking and feel hard to move and also traction light blinking?

Thank having this problem with my mother's 2020 Ford escape titanium

Does it matter if you get a front wheel or all wheel drive sensor

Thank you 💯

My escape is showing hill start assist not working as well as traction control, and brake light is on, and lastly the low tire pressure also, however the car rides perfectly fine. Would changing that make the codes go away?

So my existing speed sensor is dark aqua blue. Don’t have park assist but do have Hill Assist. Which is correct?

Where can I get mine scanned ? Different model 2016 Ford Focus SE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 2WD But doing the same thing hill start assist not available light and traction control light turn on sometimes then turn off.

How you can know the difference between rear right from rear left?

My 2009 escape has ABS light on, traction light are on. When I put it in drive it feels like the left front tire is dragging for a few seconds then it drives fine. The the Hill assist comes on and says it isn’t working. I’m going to get it scanned, see if this is the issue. If so, wish me luck! Super helpful video. I can do this. I think. Fingers crossed. 😬

Thank you, let me try that out

I have the same exact lights just came on my 2016 explorer, and 4 wd selector lost communication , its happened after I replaced the battery few days after.

Hello Sir , Hod did you figure out which side to dig on ?

hi,so if park assist not available light comes on, it mean it has park assist im guessing?

How do I verify if it has the park assist by looking in the car. What does the park assist do?

is it the same for the 2014 titanium?

Could a bad ABS sensor drain\kill your battery? My traction control light is on and the hill side assist is also disabled. At random times my car will notify me saying it is powering down to save battery. It will also randomly not start like the battery is dead or the ignition is going out.

Go to any O'Reilly. The scanner the have detect ASB system failures, and the let you use it for free.

2016 Ford Escape Titanium. I was backing out of a parking spot, slid on some sand the the hill traction and ABS lights are now on but seems fine driving. 38k miles. I guess I'll get it scanned at an auto parts store and see what side it's giving me. I am surprised tbh.

Hi i have had the same problem as everyone else i got all the warning lights on last week so i orderd the parts to do it and now ive put new abs sensors on also a new rear brake caliper the lights are still on also my parking brake light is on now when it wasnt before also it come up all wheel drive off. It never said that before i replaced the abs sensors

Hi my 2014 Ford Escape shows a warning message "Hill Start Assist Not Available". It pops up every time when I drive. Is it the same issue and the same fix?

I got this problem too, but for me it does not disable the hill side assist. Only the Traction Control and ABS. And sometimes says "AWD Overheated" or something like that. I ordered a ForScan tool off amazon today, and it should arrive tomorrow hopefully. I can drive the car fine except in the first 2 minutes of driving where it locks a wheel or something like that. Because it does not disable the hill side assist, i have a strong idea that it might be an ABS sensor on the front, but i will see tommorrow.

What scanner did you use? I took mine to Autozone and it came back without any codes.

thanks a lot

Did yours come with a o ring

Have you come across an AWD overheating sensor and 4×4 disable but no code

Thanks

I went to autozone and they told me it was a Engine coolant bypass value c control circuit something totally different. But, after seeing the video, it looks like this problem instead. It's Sunday, so, I will wait until tomorrow and have my husband get the parts from NAPA. I hope this works. I will update afterwards.

I was having this same problem, husband replaced the sensor plus put on a new rear axle ( for a different reason) and still having the problem. Problem says it is rear passenger sensor but he replaced both. Figured one was bad so switched them and no luck. What do I do next? I have a 2014 titanium escape. Code still showing same. HELP!

I was just driving in a snow storm on the freeway and my car started sliding all over the place. Thankfully i was able to turn around and come home. I hope this fixes my car. I usually love driving in the snow 😢

Hi there I have same issue plus I get transmission fault

Anyone know where to get a new screw for that?

Where can I get a new bolt from?

i have to take the tires off?

UPDATE - HAVE 2016 Ford Focus SE 2.0 L. Found cause of both hill assist light and traction control light turning on and then off. It was bad tire balance. I've replaced and rebalance tire. It got ruined had bald spot and thread was ripped off. Barely escaped a blowout. Just before heading to work noticed bald spot on tire. Got to work and saw thread came off. Now both lights been off nearly a week and very smooth ride. And no the vibration wasn't that noticeable. Just barely any. Yeah everyone else was saw it was wheel speed sensor.

I had the same issue. replaced both sensors, cleared the codes but it still comes back when i try to drive.

my model comes with park assits, and im trying to buy a nuew sensor but no one says its park assits compatible

I had this problem when I first got my car paid $200 at the Ford place for them to fix it now 3 years later it’s doing it again 🤦🏾‍♀️

I quit when i could not get the t25 torx screw out. Looking at a $600 repair…it is not difficult…i just cannot get that screw off.

My 2017 had the same problem, $it cost us almost $1,000 at ford to get fixed and 1 month of them haveing My suv.

Having the same issues - just got quoted $2,800 from the dealership to fix all of this

My 2016 Ford Explorer does the same thing 😿😿😿

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