Table 1 shows two common traction control system related problems of the 2011 Ford Escape.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Traction Control Light On problems | |
| Traction Control System problems |
The contact owns a 2011 Ford edge. The contact stated while attempting to accelerate, the transmission slipped and the vehicle jerked. The vehicle was placed in park and the traction sensor warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that after closing the driver's side door, the door ajar warning light remained illuminated. As a result, the overhead light stayed illuminated causing the battery to lose power. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 18,500. The current mileage was 19,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape hybrid. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle the abs and traction control warning lights had illuminated. Also, while attempting to stop the brake pedal had extended to the floor causing the stopping distance to be extended. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failures, but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 85,000.