2016 Ford Fusion electronic stability control (esc) problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electronic stability control (esc) on the 2016 Ford Fusion — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When pushing the start button, the car struggles to start. The battery was checked and no problems were found. Sometimes the car does not detect when the drivers seatbelt is not on while driving or sitting still. The beeping sounds the car typically makes when backing, alerting the driver is a…”
filed Oct 29, 2020
“The vehicle was stationary in my garage. I was attempting to leave for work and the vehicle wouldn't start. I checked the fluids and checked battery cable and finally the vehicle started with hesitation. Warning lights 'sterring asist fault' 'low battery feature' an 'service advance trac' appeared…”
filed Oct 22, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems in other Fusion years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Fusion | 9 | 1% |
| 2015 Fusion | 10 | 1% |
| 2014 Fusion | 37 | 3% |
| 2013 Fusion | 24 | 1% |
| 2012 Fusion | 80 | 3% |
| 2011 Fusion | 93 | 3% |
| 2010 Fusion | 144 | 3% |
| 2009 Fusion | 5 | 0% |
| 2008 Fusion | 2 | 0% |
| 2007 Fusion | 4 | 0% |
| 2006 Fusion | 4 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Ford Fusion
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.