Ford F-150 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Problems
Owners have filed 215 complaints with NHTSA about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the Ford F-150 across 21 model years. The 2011 model year has the most (44). The words owners use most often: “advance trac” (10% of reports).
- 215electronic stability control (esc) complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 40%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Advance trac: mentioned in 21 of 215 complaints (10%)
- Traction control: mentioned in 16 of 215 complaints (7%)
- Turn signals: mentioned in 14 of 215 complaints (7%)
- Service advancetrac: mentioned in 11 of 215 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do electronic stability control (esc) problems happen?
Based on 198 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 215 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 1 an injury.
Ford F-150 electronic stability control (esc) complaints by model year
| Model year | Electronic Stability Control (esc) complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 F-150 | 3 | 0% | 10,000 |
| 2018 F-150 | 5 | 0% | 20,000 |
| 2017 F-150 | 8 | 1% | 31,576 |
| 2016 F-150 | 17 | 1% | 38,000 |
| 2015 F-150 | 21 | 1% | 50,700 |
| 2014 F-150 | 23 | 1% | 48,000 |
| 2013 F-150 | 28 | 1% | 84,000 |
| 2012 F-150 | 36 | 2% | 61,000 |
| 2011 F-150 | 44 | 2% | 78,000 |
| 2010 F-150 | 9 | 1% | 68,374 |
| 2009 F-150 | 5 | 2% | 147,042 |
| 2008 F-150 | 1 | 0% | 145 |
| 2007 F-150 | 3 | 1% | 73,081 |
| 2006 F-150 | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2005 F-150 | 3 | 0% | 16,000 |
| 2004 F-150 | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2003 F-150 | 1 | 0% | 247,000 |
| 2002 F-150 | 2 | 0% | 155,000 |
| 2001 F-150 | 1 | 0% | 45,000 |
| 2000 F-150 | 1 | 0% | 150,000 |
| 1997 F-150 | 2 | 0% | 95,600 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electronic stability control (esc) for the Ford F-150. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the steering wheel was stiff and failed to turn as needed. The message "Steering Assist Failure" was displayed with an unknown warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic…
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while stopped at a traffic light with her foot depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact was able to stop the vehicle before it crashed into the rear of the vehicle in front. The contact stated that the…
Driving down the road and the truck losses power and the service advance trac light comes on.. Shut the truck off for a min then it starts back up
"transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect" and 108 lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment. These vehicles may have a transmission range sensor (trs) that was calibrated out of specification for reverse gear.
Advancetrac came on hill start assist not available came on motor didn't die but the gas wouldn't work so i had to pull over and turn vehicle off and restart it and then it didn't want to start after it restarted it goes away and you can continue to drive idk what it could be but i find it very…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford F-150s have electronic stability control (esc) problems?
No. NHTSA has 215 owner complaints about electronic stability control (esc) for the Ford F-150. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford F-150 electronic stability control (esc)?
No recall currently lists electronic stability control (esc) for this vehicle.
What do owners say about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the Ford F-150?
The most frequent phrase is “advance trac”, in 21 of 215 complaints, followed by “traction control” (16).
Other Ford F-150 problems
- Power Train problems (8,971)
- Engine problems (4,524)
- Electrical System problems (3,642)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (2,690)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (2,502)
- Steering problems (2,253)
- Service Brakes problems (2,080)
- Visibility problems (2,074)
See all Ford F-150 problems.