Ford Focus Traction Control System Problems
- 9
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 4
- Years with records
- 2010–2014
- Stored years
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 9 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- traction control · 12 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the traction control, "service engine now", and "hill assist is not supported" warning indicators illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, but the failure recurred twice within fifteen minutes. Larry h. Miller ford (11595 6th avenue, lakewood, colorado 80215, [redacted]), phil…
ODI 11152915
Power Train · Traction Control System
Traction control is a hazard, when you need power to the wheels and the traction control engages you have zero power. While going up a slight incline with snow on the surface the wheels spun briefly and engaged the traction control, lost all power to the front wheels and had to back down. Talking with the dealer they said it is normal, not safe, but normal. Now, you can turn the tc off but requires multiple steps…
ODI 10938526
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 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control
Traction control issue.... During snowstorm , trying to drive up a hill with a left hand turn , tires lost traction and car electronically reduced rpm speed... Loss of speed almost sent car sideways into ditch. Had to turn around and get run at hill 4 more times.... Each time when traction with tires was broken ...rpms were dropped to nothing leaving car stopped near stalling in middle of hill. Will be dealing with…
ODI 10668535
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
Engine · Power Train · Traction Control System
After about 30-45 mins of driving the car will begin to shudder going from 1st to 2nd gear. It occurs most noticeably driving from a stop. I have brought my car in numerous times and have been told numerous excuses. At this time it is getting annoying, however it becomes a concern when turning onto roads because it does not produce any power during this time. Its only a matter of time before a accident occurs…
ODI 10560513
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
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