2013 Ford Flex electronic stability control (esc) problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electronic stability control (esc) on the 2013 Ford Flex — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The front passenger side door sensor will not register when the door is shut. It won't allow the car to lock properly or turn lights to turn off because it doesn't register that the door is closed when it's closed. *tr”
filed May 28, 2020
“The engine stalls without warning while driving, even on highway or intersection or filling gas and the vehicle don't restart right away ' engine lights misfire. And engine throttle body sensors/oxygen sensors broke. Have fixed without resolve to issues (recurrent). On multiple dates and multiple…”
filed Sep 30, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems in other Flex years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Flex | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 Flex | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 Flex | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 Flex | 4 | 2% |
| 2012 Flex | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 Flex | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 Flex | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Flex | 10 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Ford Flex
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.