Ford Focus Electronic Stability Control (esc) Problems
Owners have filed 159 complaints with NHTSA about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the Ford Focus across 15 model years. The 2012 model year has the most (48). The words owners use most often: “traction control” (8% of reports).
- 159electronic stability control (esc) complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 9mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 29%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.
- Traction control: mentioned in 12 of 159 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do electronic stability control (esc) problems happen?
Based on 141 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 159 complaints, 9 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 3 an injury.
Ford Focus electronic stability control (esc) complaints by model year
| Model year | Electronic Stability Control (esc) complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Focus | 3 | 0% | 71,053 |
| 2016 Focus | 12 | 1% | 53,000 |
| 2015 Focus | 7 | 1% | 63,782 |
| 2014 Focus | 37 | 1% | 48,000 |
| 2013 Focus | 36 | 2% | 53,890 |
| 2012 Focus | 48 | 1% | 70,000 |
| 2011 Focus | 3 | 3% | 46,889 |
| 2010 Focus | 1 | 0% | 58,000 |
| 2007 Focus | 1 | 0% | 163,000 |
| 2006 Focus | 1 | 0% | 132,000 |
| 2005 Focus | 1 | 0% | 191,000 |
| 2004 Focus | 1 | 0% | 142,000 |
| 2003 Focus | 2 | 0% | 91,216 |
| 2001 Focus | 4 | 0% | 179,903 |
| 2000 Focus | 2 | 0% | 103,981 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electronic stability control (esc) for the Ford Focus. 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 car stalled out
Replaced transmission due to recall. Then their was a recall on the recall. Took car back stating the car still shutters and stutters. Supv stated you need to drive 2000 miles it will reset. Well here it is september.2020 car is still stuttering and shuttering when coming from stop to acceleration…
I just bought is car wednesday the 09th 2020 and on thursday the 17th i picked my car up from the garage after getting it inspected, i go back to work and leave around 730pm i went to drop my friend off at her house, her house is located on a hill, once i turned the corner and hit the gas, the car…
On 9/2/2020 around 10 pm in michigan i was making a pizza delivery, i pulled into the subdivision where i had to make the delivery, all the sudden my car completely shut off. I couldn't accelerate or brake. I got my car fo saftey away from the houses because my first instinct was safety. I grab my…
I started my car and began to drive. Two minutes after driving i was going 25 mph on a town street and my transmission fault light came on. I lost power and control of the car, almost getting hit by a large truck.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Focuss have electronic stability control (esc) problems?
No. NHTSA has 159 owner complaints about electronic stability control (esc) for the Ford Focus. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford Focus 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 Focus?
The most frequent phrase is “traction control”, in 12 of 159 complaints.
Other Ford Focus problems
- Power Train problems (6,803)
- Electrical System problems (4,342)
- Engine problems (2,318)
- Steering problems (2,099)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (1,440)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (1,281)
- Fuel System, Gasoline problems (1,158)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (1,076)
See all Ford Focus problems.