2012 Ford Focus Electronic Stability Control Problems
- 47
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 47 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 15 records
- traction control · 10 records
- steering assist · 6 records
- side road · 6 records
- control module · 4 records
- down road · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 14 |
| 100–150k mi | 12 |
| 1–30k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
It seems as the transmission needs reprogram the body control module with updated software it seems to be stuck on s instead of normal drive and it has problems when accelerate and shift
ODI 11281434
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
While in motion on the interstate my consul gave me a notification that there was a "failure in steering assist" and to pull over safely. At witch time i lost my power steering assist. I pulled off at the next exit which thankfully led to baxter ford south where they ran a service check the next day. After running the check they determined there was a failure in the power steering control module (pscm). The pscm was…
ODI 11279896
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Takara recall there is a "steering assist fault" message that comes randomly. The steering is really tough to move while driving, went to see if they had any safety recalls on it but there isn't. This has happened multiple times randomly while i was driving and is not very safe.
ODI 11256853
Electronic Stability Control
The brake pedal will go to the floor. Based on my research ford has a problem with the abs brake pump which causes the brakes to go soft. The pedal has a long travel is very sluggish to respond. In my opinion this is a extreme safety issue. I believe ford should be made to recall and fix the problem.
ODI 11254042
Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
Car suddenly loses all power while driving down the road and completely shuts down, loses all power for about 15 min to hour and the will suddenly start up again
ODI 11243825
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
The vehicle shudders from a compete stop or accelerating this has happened since purchase of the vehicle. Most recently the car will accelerate when driving or in worst cases while braking. The vehicle has ramped up to 6000rpm while braking going down hill. Upon contacting local ford dealership about the unintended acceleration, they stated they had not heard of this issue before. Advised me to stop driving the…
ODI 11234965
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control
My ford focus has been having electrical issues for several months now. I have asked ford to look at my car and they stated it will be $150 to do that. I do not have the money. My major concern is the air bags. My light has been coming off and on and i do not think the air bags will employ. I have seen several complaints on your web site and online as well. Some cars have been in accidents and having the same issue…
ODI 11270183
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Takata recall everytime i take off in my car it jurks all the time like it was trying to catch to move into next year it jurks as i drive down the road and when i stop at a red light ,and a stop sign it jurks and then cuts of so i have to put the car in park to keep it from cutting off i have been on the side of the road 6 times because of this problem the gas meter stop working so i never knew how much gas i had in…
ODI 11234973
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
I have a called the dealership i bought my car from. They are refusing to help me. My transmission is going out on my car. That i've had for 1 year. I've had my car looked at 4 times. But the issue wasn't fixed. This car isn't safe for me to drive. I want this fixed.
ODI 11194209
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Bought 2012 ford focus on 3/2016. 5/2016 took back to dealership for stuck window d/t bad motor and reprogramming of transmission control module. 7/2016 car would not start at all, completely stalled out. Took to ford dealership again...transmission computer/module replaced. 12/2018 car stalled yet again and steering would not work nor would shifter...transmission garage stated they fixed issue. 8 hours later, the…
ODI 11165026
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
On my 2012 ford focus fuel consumption has decreased also once the car gets passed a half tank the fuel volume gauge is not correct the car actually runs out of fuel what's the last quarter of a mark which appears to still have fuel, also front end drivetrain makes loud noise when turning corners, engine will not crank at times and makes funny sounds under the hood electrical sounds. Battery positive lead wiring…
ODI 11287728
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Over the last 4 months my ford focus has completely ran like [xxx] the car bogs out cuts off due to the fuel and cluster jam and it's caused my clutch or transmission to throw codes. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
ODI 11191001
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting
While driving dashboard lights and gauges turn off radio turns on and off and unable to operate or turn off it stays on with extremely loud static.cars turns off while in motion on a highway and street. We pushed it to safety then attempted to turn it back on and it did. Today we took it to a ford dealer the rep hooked it up to the diagnostic machine no problem was was found. Then later that day it did it again. We…
ODI 11139874
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System
While sitting still my gas hand went from 1/2 a tank of gas to the full mark. Filled it up even though the gas hand was on full mark. It took $20 to fill it up and for it to kick off. Then when i started to start my car i hand to turn the key twice to get the motor started and then after i took my hand off the key it kept on cranking as if trying to start although it was already running. I drove it to lexington and…
ODI 11128244
Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
Engine temperature sensor malfunctions and says engine is overheating when it is in fact not as well as when it is.
ODI 11123784
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Loss of power steering on public road. Power steering assist failure
ODI 11235091
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Last month check engine came on while driving. Car jerked and acted as if it wanted to cut off and when putting car in reverse the car would not go in reverse. While driving on july 14th after taking the car to ford dealership which they reprogrammed tcm the check engine light came on for the same code as before about shift fork b issues. While driving the car jerked a couple of times and acted as if it wanted to…
ODI 11112044
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
The steering wheel locked up and the steering assist came on while i was doing 5 mph . And the fuel tank is being has been deformed because of a vacuum problem with the cap less gas tank. I know that the rest of the 2012 fusion and escape have been recalled,because of the danger of driving down the road and steering will loose controll
ODI 11101520
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Hydraulic Power Assist System · Steering
Steering assist failure notice appeared on and off for nearly a year. Notice would disappear after turning vehicle off and straightening steering wheel. At 77000 miles, warning came on again and would not clear. This is a serious safety hazard especially if it happens while driving on the road. I was lucky it was just in my driveway. Ford has recalled several cars of similar make and model for this same issue yet…
ODI 11082327
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
I have had my ford focus for 4 years now and i have recently started having problems with the radio/sync. Load noises will interrupt the radio or come on even if radio is off. This has happened to me a number of times while driving down the road and scared the living daylight out of me causing me to swerve in to the other lane or caused me to slam on my breaks with cars behind me. I have noticed that many other for…
ODI 11072947
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Driving (straight) on a highway going 55. Car slows down to crawl, making grinding noise, error message appears "parking aid malfunction". Was able to pull to side of road, put in park and cut off ignition. Would not restart. Dashboard still says car is in drive.
ODI 10995275
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Car was running fine then turned it off and 10 minutes later would not crank. Car will not start.you can jump start it and it starts. Now cut it off want crank
ODI 10994040
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
The car needs now a replacement of the steering gear. The price is over $1500. The car didn't let me turn right or left and i just bought it at a certified carman ford dealership. It showed problems at 117650 miles. This is a scam, i paid for insurance and i brought the car to change the oil earlier ans they didn't find any defect. Now, i cant use my car. I was in motion, the car seemed to move to one side, then at…
ODI 10949547
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
Very rough idling of engine while proceeding forward at start of acceleration. The "hill assist not available" light on the instrumentation panel came on, while the transmission seemed to transfer itself from a drive position to a neutral position. The car remained stationary while i attempted to accelerate using the foot pedal. At that point, i could not get the car back into a drive gear position. Immediately…
ODI 10925660
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Driving down the highway and my power steering in my 2012 ford focus went out completely almost cause me to crash was going 70 mph and bearly was able to get to the side of the road safely.
ODI 10916296