2013 Ford Focus Electronic Stability Control Problems
- 27
- 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 27 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
While driving the lights come on the dashboard and the car stops automatically and the car doesn't turn on for while,then after two hours it turns on and i drive it for another five days and that happens again almost an in crash or i was very lucky for a very bad accident and i called a tow truck to send my car home and since then is undrivable which is parked in my house
ODI 11300406
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
With no cause or warning, the instrument panel notified me that "hill assist is unavailable". Also, when stationary, there appears to be no power steering when attempting to turn left. This problem stops when rolling forward or reverse. After moving, the problem does not reoccur (stop signs, stop lights, etc). It does, however, occur again when the ignition is turned off, then back on. Both of these problems began…
ODI 11271091
Electronic Stability Control
Wray ford in bossier tested it, said it was a pcm software and that it will cost me 1600 dollars to fix it. I gave ford the recall number. They told me that my car is over 150,000 miles and that i would have to pay out of pocket. Now this is my second recall on my car, the first recall was the latches, my doors wouldn't stay close, ford replace all 4 of my doors, and bruce lee told me i had another recall that i…
ODI 11252126
Electronic Stability Control
Audio control module failure causing ear piercing noises at any random moment that totally disracts the driver. Attempt to file this safety concern was not accepted by ainsworth and lewis as it was not already on their listing. This was referred to as a cosmetic problem by lewis. It is my understanding this defect will not be taken seriously until several accidents are caused and many lives are lost due to this…
ODI 11218284
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
I'm at the tail end of a buyback for multiple recall issues that seem to be unfixable. They had also replaced a week engine mount that is failing now they had to replace a safety recall for gas fuel. All of which in the past downtown ford in sacramento did for free and now they are trying to charge me $1300 to fix the recalls and repairs that they had done without my knowledge. Since it was ordered to them by you…
ODI 11206486
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
Vehicle completely died while driving. Replaced battery vehicle starts but shuts right off on its own. Vehicle also started on its own with keys just in the on position.
ODI 11123897
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Takata recall- i'm having a problem with my steering. One afternoon i started to car and noticed that my steering wheel was stuck. After a while i turned the car off and let it sit then started it again and the problem was gone. The next day i attempted to drive the car and couldn't because the steering wheel was hard to turn. The ford dealership is telling me to pay an excessive amount of money for the issue. I…
ODI 11076932
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Car has already shut down while driving twice ,a year and a half ago. I took it topatrick st. Ford, it shut down again in parking lot, had to push it into garage. They supposedly fixed a sensor recall. Did nothing to the unbelievable shaking and shuttering recall. 3 weeks ago when i left work, i noticed instrument panel was black, said no gas, 0 mph, and so forth. Blinkers wouldn't work on inside but the driver…
ODI 11044983
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Visibility/Wiper
Ford focus 2013 se - while driving (in motion), driver's side door unlatched and swung open, and would not close, horn stopped working, interior displays and lights flickered, when pulled over, car would not start. If we were on a highway it would have been tremendously dangerous. Later car did start, but door would not latch, radio was reset, hazards would turn on and off at random. Door latch and horn would not…
ODI 11010568
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
As i was waiting for light to turn green at a busy intersection my car stalls. It was acting as if i had put my car in park and accelerate the gas. On my dash board i notice the symbol as if my traction was on. I turned my car off and tries to restart it. It will not turn over. Not even making a sound. Mind you i am at a very busy intersection. This is so dangerous especially if this would have happened on the…
ODI 10984234
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
Transmission failure. I've had the clutch strum replaced six times, most recently my car experienced a transmission electrical and actual failure without warning. I was unable to move on a highway bridge. It has been having shifting issues since i got it and makes a noise and stutters, usually between first and second gear but also in other instances. This has been an ongoing issue.
ODI 10960051
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
While driving home on a very busy freeway in dallas the steering default warning came on. Shortly thereafter numerous other warnings displayed on the dashboard, my car immediately lost acceleration and the engine default light came on causing me to completely stall. I almost caused a major accident being rush hour. I was towed to the dealership where they said i needed a new battery. Over $400 later, 4 days later, i…
ODI 10936670
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Unknown Or Other
One dec 24 2015 driving down the freeway my car had full loss of steering, the engine light came on, the pedals stopped working and i nearly crashed the car. After pulling off the freeway i turned the car off and it would not start back up. Moments later i could start the car, i ran a vehicle health report to prove to ford that something had happened. I then drove my car which was stuck in 1st gear to my…
ODI 10905169
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Car makes noise. Car sluggish when i give gasoline. Went to dealer about 5 times before dealer decided i had transmission problem. Dealer told me would only repair transmission. Waited for part. Went back to dealer to say car almost stalled. Was applying brakes at the time on highway. Out of concern for condition car was in, had car on cruise control to limit sudden application of gas or brake. Was on road for about…
ODI 10825409
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
The vehicle has stalled multiple times. It has happens when the clutch is depressed. The rpms drop down below 500 and sometimes the engine stalls. Sometimes the engine will just waiver at low rpms and regain idle.the car has also stalled at high speed on the freeway, with traffic backed up, i depressed the clutch, and the engine stalled.
ODI 10776561
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
My car stalled going down the road at approximately 35 mph upon attempting to accelerate the vehicle revved to the red limit, and would not go into gear. I was thankfully able to pull to the side of the road and get myself and my child to safety by rolling in neutral. Ford motor company has had thousands of complaints about the transmissions in these cars stalling or completely malfunctioning while driving yet there…
ODI 10726228
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Car went from 60 mph to 40mph to 20mph to zero and stalled and died in less than ten seconds while driving on the interstate north of atlanta,ga on nov 23, 2014. Car came to complete halt when i tried to push the gas pedal and accelerate. I almost died. Car has been in the repair shop at ford dealership for over 23 days now. *tr
ODI 10664902
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
This vehicle has been 'fixed' multiple times. Shaking and rumbling when shifting in the transmission, lack of power when accelerating and rattling when around 50 mph.
ODI 11234527
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
I've had the transmission redone twice one at 58k the problem started at 31k and again at 86k two weeks later the same surging, jolting, loss of power is still happening. Ford motor co. And dealers are horrible to deal with. Ford motor co. Won't respond they take messages if you can actually talk to someone. There are thousands of these cars with this transmission which is crap. They need to discontinue use because…
1 injury
ODI 10811795
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
We had had this car in at least 6 times for issues with the transmission. The last visit was 2 weeks ago when the car would not start. There is also a warning light that is constantly on. They told us it has to do with a sensor by where the gas is put into the car but they don't seem to be able to fix the problem or turn off the warning light. The car still stutters and runs rough after many complaints. Mostly when…
ODI 11240646
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
My car shutters and hesitates when pulling off, rpms rev up and gas mi is not as advertised. It also makes noises that i thought were the door locks clicking when car is off, later to be told its the transmission is re-setting? Besides that i have had 3 flat tires on the same side of the car, from rivet looking things that i think are falling out of the wheel well (at least 1 did!) this is my 1st new car and i've…
ODI 10680106
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Traction Control System
When trying to drive in about 5 inches of snow, the traction/stability control kicked in and made my car go about an 1 inch a minute. Ever since that incident, whenever i start from a stopped position, the car will stutter and sometimes slow down after starting even though i have my foot on the gas. This is not a problem if there is no traffic, but in heavy traffic or fast moving traffic, a person can get run over.…
ODI 10627018
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
This is actually the 3rd time in a month this occurred. The "stop safely now" warning comes up. 1st time on 7/29, i was able to safely pull into a parking lot. The car would not restart, and the wrench symbol displayed. Turned off and tried again 5 minutes later, and the car worked fine. The next day, the car gave no notice as i moved to accelerate at a green light. A clunk, and no power, and the "stop safely" now…
ODI 10536538
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
My car like the rest of the complaints does not shift right. It jerks and shudders and makes a loud noise when it shifts. I took it to my ford dealership and they will not fix it because it does not meet fords guidelines to fix. They say it is in normal operating standards but i dont think a brand new car should be shuddering when shifts. Now it has an alert pop up saying hill start assist not available and it wont…
ODI 10561581
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving about 40 mph. Suddenly an error message popped up "service advancetrac". Then the car was disabled. The speed automatically reduced. The speed did not respond or increase at all when i stepped on the accelerator pedal. Luckily, i was able to pull over to safety. Then the car stopped completely. I turned off the car, then turned it on again. The error message "service advancetrac" popped up again. This…
ODI 10510859