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.
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Power steering failure- started with everyonce in a while id get the error notice of power steering failure so i would turn off the car start it back up and fine, it started to happen more frequently to the imbarrassing point of having to turn on and off the car 5-10 times just to have power steering, then i got a letter to update my car's software to help fix the power steering issue, i got the software update and…
Crash reported
ODI 10903177
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Vehicle in motion driving about 60-65mph on the highway, the check engine light turned on the dashboard. Vehicle could not accelerate felt as if on neutral. I began to lose speed and had the fortune no incoming vehicles were behind me. I shut the car off once on the side of the road. Vehicle after being off for 15 minutes was able to drive but reverse gear was none functional.
ODI 10895804
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System
The car cuts off while in motion. At times it will shut off at stop lights, in the middle of traffic or just stop accelerating. It may start back after restarting the car.
ODI 11132169
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
I purchased the car from ford dealer used.transmission acted up after a month took in in and they said it would cost me 200.00 to look at it.i purchased the 2 year extended warranty,but would still cost me that .i left ,a few month later the car would not move and transmission light came on .my insurance towed the car at that time the dealer kept my car for a week ,charged me 500.00 for cables to the battery.1 week…
ODI 10891964
Body · Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
I have a ford focus 2012 it has power lock on the doors. 3 doors lock with the remote just fine the door behind the drivers seat wont even close. It opens when i turn corners. This is a safety issues especially when i have small children, this car has had two recall fixes one with car rolling back even though it is an automatic and a transmission failure all due to electrical issues. I feel that the this is another…
ODI 10725062
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Since the purchase of this for focus 2012 two years ago, the engine will suddenly stall out and stop working entirely. I am 6 months pregnant and after bringing this car in for numerous repairs of this issue, with no real resolve, i am now furious. I was driving down a 4 lane highway at 65 mph and my engine said "parking assist failure" and the car died. I was almost hit by multiple cars as i tried to coast my way…
ODI 10724548
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
On saturday, may 16, 2015, i was traveling east on interstate 40, memphis, tennessee. Suddenly the gas pedal bumped twice and my vehicle went completely dead in the middle of this busy interstate. The electrical system just died, my emergency flashers wouldn,t even work. Iall i could do was continue to lay on the horn and wave my hand out the window trying to get the oncoming traffic to realize my car had stopped.…
Crash reported
ODI 10721064
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving at 5 mph, the vehicle lost power. In addition, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to accelerate but increased in rpms. The traction control and engine warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated that hill start malfunction was displayed across the message board. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on…
ODI 10713461
Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving at a steady speed of 40 mph on a flat road. I was gradually slowing down as i was coming towards an intersection and gradually applying the brake. The car was going at about 10 mph and then i attempted to accelerate as i was about to drive on pass the intersection. However, the car suddenly lost power completely and it could not accelerate at all. I was stuck on the road. I repeatedly pressed on the…
ODI 10705989
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train · Traction Control System
The traction control in the vehicle operates in an unsafe manner in snowy road conditions. When climbing a slight grade in snow, the traction control continually reduces engine power to the point that the vehicle will no longer move forward. As the vehicle slows to a stop while modulating the accelerator, the engine will not rev above 1500rpm without the traction control cutting off power. Controlled and sustained…
ODI 10692332
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Was driving with my mom when all of a sudden her power steering gave out and it was incredibility hard for her to steer. I took over and drove home now i drove vehicles with out power steering before but this was by far the toughest steering vehicle i drove. It was completely dangerous and irresponsible of ford to not address the issue as of yet. Thankfully i was with my mom that day and nothing worse happened but…
ODI 10678231
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
While driving on a busy road, the power steering suddenly stopped working and the car became very difficult to steer. When i returned home and restarted the car, the power steering worked normally again. It is being checked by the dealership today. On the phone, the dealership said it would be difficult to diagnose the problem if it wasn't still happening. This seems like a significant safety hazard. *tr
ODI 10653260
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
Engine stalled and shutdown while driving with loss of control. Engine also rev'ed up down without acceleration and deceleration while driving and traction warning control light came on. Car was driven to nearby parking lot where it completely shutdown. Car needed to be towed to dealer, as it could not be driven safely. Ford dealer identified the problem as a dtc code u0101 or simply a bad tcm(transmission control…
ODI 10649318
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
I was driving home when a light message on my dash came on saying "hill start assist not available" and the car lost complete power to the wheels, motor revved but i wasn't going anywhere. I tried putting in a sport mode to see if could shift via toggle switch, but still no gears. I got to the side of the road and my check engine light was on and traction control light was on. I shut the car off hoping it would…
ODI 10632387
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was leaving from the bp gas station from wayne sullivan dr in paducah, ky i had drove from ledbetter which is 10 mins outside of paducah and when i started my car to leave gas station pulling out into busy intersection i went to accelerate and my car would not go any faster than 10mph with oncoming traffic behind me and my 5 year old child in the car with me. I had reported transmission problems before they put…
ODI 10621122
Electronic Stability Control · Traction Control System
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
ODI 10573117
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
Driving on freeway. Loss power on "speed" it felt as though i was on neutral, so pulled over becuz i didn't want to cause an accident. Would not start after i turned off engine, and i noticed although vehicle was in the park position. My menu kept stating it was in "drive" position. *tr
ODI 10566178
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
I have a 2012 ford focus se which is still covered under my 70,000 mile warranty. I had problems with my traction control system while trying to get out of a parking lot. My rear brakes automatically locked up causing me to become stranded during a snow storm. I was stranded for 5 hours before abandoning my car and finding a ride home from a complete stranger. The next day i had my car taken to the nearest…
Crash reported
ODI 10565389
Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
Pulling on to a main street in the rain, when i tried to accelerate move along with the speed of traffic the wheels started spinning and the car started a loud banging noise and lurching. I was having difficulty controlling the vehicle and had to release the accelerator quickly to avoid losing control. Traffic had to swerve around me to avoid a collision. The malfunction of the traction/stability control made more…
ODI 10553798
Electronic Stability Control · Traction Control System
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…
Crash reported
ODI 10499328
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Unknown Or Other
My transmission shutters very badly i have had it at the dealer in los lunas new mexico. It is still not fixed. My streering assist light came on and ihaveno power steering. After the last oil change to change oil light will not go off even after the reset procedures have been followed. The lighter does not work. O and to top it off i just got a recall letter something to do with electrical failure . But had nothing…
Crash reported
ODI 10914816
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I don't know if my ford focus 2012 is included in the tamara airbag recall or not. My clutch has been replaced several times due to sudden acceleration when stopped or slowing down.: it's the powershift transmission. My door latches were replaced per ford recall. New rear engine main seal replaced 7/12/17. Vehicle has only 32,746 miles on it. Tires already had to be replaced.
ODI 11004957