Ford Escape Traction Control System Problems
- 14
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 7
- Years with records
- 2006–2016
- 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.
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- traction control · 11 records
- failure mileage · 6 records
- needed replaced · 4 records
- warning lights · 4 records
- replaced repaired · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint evidence
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Steering · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. While attempting to make a right turn, the steering wheel seized and was extremely difficult to turn. The contact stated that the traction control and power steering indicators illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home. The dealer (spurr subaru, [redacted], brockport, ny 14420) was contacted. The manufacturer was also contacted and stated that the vehicle…
ODI 11114642
Electronic Stability Control · Traction Control System
I was driving my car and the awd and traction control lights come on and i get a message that they are disabled and/or inactive. I take the vehicle to the dealer and they get a code. They reset it and it fits not go back on. Ok. A week later i'm back in with the same warning, plus i lost hill assistance. They get the same code and want my vehicle to try and make it happen again, why!? They put 800+miles on my cat…
ODI 10946580
Service Brakes · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. While driving 40 mph, the traction control and abs warning indicators remained illuminated. It was diagnosed that the abs module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,000.
ODI 10934840
Service Brakes · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While driving 30 mph, the abs, brake, and traction control warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the abs control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 21,300. Updated 04/14/16*lj *cn
ODI 10849594
Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that while at a stop sign and turning right to merge with oncoming traffic, the dashboard displayed "the traction control kicked in" and there was no acceleration available when the accelerator pedal was engaged. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the tone ring was replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 117,700.
ODI 10765200
Air Bags · Electrical System · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While driving 20 mph and making a right turn, there was an abnormal noise underneath the vehicle. The traction control, abs, air bag, and eas warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the clock spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system). The clock spring was…
ODI 10761476
Electrical System · Hybrid Propulsion System · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. The contact stated that the stop safely now warning message displayed after driving the vehicle for approximately 30-45 minutes. The contact also stated that the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery pack fan kit and the traction auxiliary mode actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign…
ODI 10723672
Engine · Service Brakes · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. When the contact started the vehicle, the abs, traction control, brake, and service engine warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering) and felt that the recall remedy was the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 22,000. Mailed…
ODI 10667220