2012 Ford Focus Electronic Stability Control Esc Traction Control System Problems
2 owner-reported electronic stability control esc traction control system complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (2)
I HAVE A 2012 FORD FOCUS SEL WITH 30K MILES. THE TRACTION CONTROL ON THIS VEHICLE IN SNOW IS HORRIBLE! WHEN THE CAR IS IN LIGHT SNOW THE TRACTION CONTROL KICKS ON AND THE CAR LOSES POWER.. I HAVE GOTTEN STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD BECAUSE THE WHEELS WILL NOT MOVE! I HAVE TO GO AND TURN OFF THE TC IN THE SETTINGS JUST TO GET POWER.. THIS IS NOT SAFE AT ALL!!! *TR
I PURCHASED A BASIC FORD FOCUS IN 02/2012, THE CAR HAS NO ABILITY TO TURN OFF THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM. THIS CAUSED ME TO BECOME STUCK IN ABOUT 2 TO 3 INCHES OF SNOW AND SUBSEQUENTLY CAUSED ME TO HAVE MY REAR BUMPER DAMAGED WHEN I WAS PULLED OUT BY A GOOD SAMARITAN. I THINK THAT THIS A SEVER SAFETY ISSUE. I THINK FORD SHOULD HAVE TO PROVIDE THE ABILITY TO TURN OFF THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM. I COULD DISABLE IT BY REMOVING THE ABS FUSES, BUT THE I LOSE MY ABS SYSTEM. FOR A CAR THAT COST $17,300 I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO NOT DRIVE MY CAR EVERY TIME I GET 2-3 INCHES OF SNOW. I CALLED FORD , THEY THANKED ME FOR MY INPUT BUT INSISTED THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *TR