2012 Ford Explorer electronic stability control (esc) problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electronic stability control (esc) on the 2012 Ford Explorer — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Power steering assist fault, my steering was intermittent but now its completely gone. I can not steer my car. It was stationary , it happened as soon as I started my car.”
filed Aug 4, 2020
“Our suv lost power steering while driving and unable to steer vehicle without excessive force. Warnings that came on dash include: service power steering now, advancetrac warning, and all terrain warning. The turn signals also will not operate properly.”
filed Dec 22, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Explorer | 5 | 0% |
| 2018 Explorer | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 Explorer | 4 | 0% |
| 2016 Explorer | 18 | 1% |
| 2015 Explorer | 17 | 1% |
| 2014 Explorer | 14 | 1% |
| 2013 Explorer | 45 | 2% |
| 2011 Explorer | 28 | 2% |
| 2010 Explorer | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 Explorer | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 Explorer | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 Explorer | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Ford Explorer
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.