Electronic stability controlPart report

2014 Ford Focus Electric Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints: 2about this part
Share: 4%of 55 total for the year
Median mileage: 22,140miles
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2014 Ford Focus Electric, 4% of the 55 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,140 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Vehicle has experienced several instances where a 'stop safely now' error appears on dashboard. When stationary, this prevents vehicle from starting. When in motion, power steering is disabled and braking is more difficult. Separately, the vehicle frequently indicates an ABS warning light while driving at approximately 45 MPH in city driving. Further error messages occur regarding loss of traction control, usually occurring at around 5 MPH in neighborhood.”

NHTSA complaint #11032621, filed 2017-10, 30,000 miles

“Over the last 3 years, the vehicle displays stop safely now and all electrical systems shut off immediately after or soon after the message is displayed and the car has come to a complete stop. This occurs at low city speeds (20-30 MPH) as well as highway speeds (60-70 MPH) leaving the driver and it's occupants sitting vulnerable to being hit by moving traffic. This usually occurs while braking to slow or stop. This has happened 15-20 times over the last three years. …”

NHTSA complaint #10949932, filed 2017-02, 14,279 miles

Electronic stability control: other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
2015	1	8%
2014	2	4%
2013	3	4%
2012	3	9%

Other parts of the 2014 Ford Focus Electric

Electrical system
29 complaints Transmission and drivetrain
21 complaints Engine
16 complaints Fuel system
11 complaints Steering
6 complaints Vehicle speed control
5 complaints Brakes
2 complaints Other or unknown
2 complaints Wheels
2 complaints Exterior lighting
1 complaints Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 Ford Focus Electric

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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