2016 Ford F-150 electronic stability control (esc) problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electronic stability control (esc) on the 2016 Ford F-150 — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Advancetrac came on hill start assist not available came on motor didn't die but the gas wouldn't work so I had to pull over and turn vehicle off and restart it and then it didn't want to start after it restarted it goes away and you can continue to drive idk what it could be but I find it very…”
filed Oct 21, 2020
“While driving on steep decline on icy packed snow unpacked mountain road in 4x4 low in manual 1st gear with hill descent assist engaged, the truck stalled and would not restart. (apparently one cannot restart the f150 even in neutral if thy truck is moving. Have to come to complete stop and shift…”
filed Mar 5, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems in other F-150 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 F-150 | 3 | 0% |
| 2018 F-150 | 5 | 0% |
| 2017 F-150 | 8 | 1% |
| 2015 F-150 | 21 | 1% |
| 2014 F-150 | 23 | 2% |
| 2013 F-150 | 28 | 1% |
| 2012 F-150 | 36 | 2% |
| 2011 F-150 | 44 | 2% |
| 2010 F-150 | 9 | 1% |
| 2009 F-150 | 5 | 2% |
| 2008 F-150 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 F-150 | 3 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Ford F-150
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.