Anti-lock braking issues on 2009 Subaru Forester?

I have a 2009 Subaru forester and it is having problems with its ABS braking system. On the snow, driving less than 10mph I have slid through stop signs with the ABS system activated, kind of a slow motion nightmare. This seems to be the worst when you have a slight down hill. it has happened four times now and it just caused an accident. Has anyone else had this same problem with the ABS on Subaru's being too sensitive?|||This is not an ABS issue. This is a road condition and driver issue. ABS will help you maintain control while braking when you are going through corners. But it will not make your stop shorter when you're on snow/ice. ABS can actually make stopping distances on snow/ice even longer! You'll feel the ABS working (pumping/modulation in the brake pedal), but you will continue to slide.





To limit slipping and shorten your stopping distance, I suggest:





1. Slow Down


2. Downshift (manual) or select a lower gear (automatic)


3. Make sure you have a good set of all season or snow tires


4. Slow Down|||I disagree 100%. I am driving the 2009 Subaru Forester - and I am having the same exact issues. It is not normal. It is not the user. The car is simply not reliable on even the mildest snow conditions...at very very slow speeds. It definitely slides more than any other car I have ever driven.

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|||ABS represents anti-lock breaking system, here the important word is anti-lock. As you approach the stop and start to slide, you should feel a pulsing in the brake pedal. This is the EBCM= electronic brake control module operating the system. If this is not happening, you need to return to your dealership to have the system evaluated for a malfunction. If the ABS light on your dash comes on it is warning you that a problem exists. It is also possible that your driving habits need to be reevaluated= slow down.|||Get some better tires if you have trouble in the snow and as the others say, drife more carefully. ABS does not mean the car stops in any condition trouble free. Your car has one of the best AWD abd ABS systems on the market. If you still have trouble, it's you not the car.