How to Turn Off ESP in the 2012 Focus?
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The method to turn off ESP in the 2012 Focus is: 1. Click the right arrow on the trip computer interface to enter the settings menu, then press the OK button; 2. Select and enter the driving assistance menu, then press the OK button again; 3. Click on the hill start assist and electronic anti-slip functions, then select to turn them off. The 2012 Focus is a compact car with body dimensions of: length 4342mm, width 1840mm, height 1500mm, and a wheelbase of 2640mm. The 2012 Focus is equipped with a 1.8L naturally aspirated engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 124PS, a maximum torque of 116Nm, and a maximum power of 91kW.
I've driven a 2012 Focus, and whenever I wanted to turn off the ESP, I just used that button below the left side of the steering wheel. There's a little car skidding icon on that button. If you hold it for about 5 seconds while parked, the dashboard will show 'Stability Control Off'. But I must warn you, don't casually turn this off normally - especially during rain or turns, disabling it can easily cause skidding or loss of control. I tried it once before and nearly had an accident. The Focus's ESP is an automatically activated safety system, and keeping it off long-term may accelerate component wear. If the button malfunctions, check the fuse box located in the glove compartment - simply replacing the fuse should fix it. My general advice is to only briefly disable it for special situations like low-speed off-road sand driving, and make sure to turn it back on immediately after ensuring safety.
