Hmmm, I just had to double check it wasn't my name at the bottom of the above post as I had exactly the same problem. Our's is a Focus C-Max Zetec 1.6 TDCi, Sept 06 and was bought new by us from Bristol Street Motors.
The car has been serviced at a Ford Main Dealer here on the Isle of Man. The ESP System Fault showed up on the dash accompanied by a warning bong upon starting the car. When the car was put in for its 3rd year service they delivered the news that the fault had been traced to the ABS pump and replacement would be around £1300.
After spending nearly £300 on a service this was not good news. Did I mention that the car was only 3 years old and just out of warranty.
After numerous, chase your tail phone calls, Ford UK eventually agreed to meet 30% of the final bill.
Apparently, this is not an unusual fault by any means. It took 3 weeks to source the correct part and we had to meet the cost of a rental car for the duration of the work.
Our family have run Ford vehicles for commercial and personal use for over 40 years but this will be the last Ford vehicle we will purchase.
In short, if you are thinking of buying a car with an ABS or ESP fault please be aware that this isn't just appertaining to the Focus or indeed just Fords. There is a good chance it won't be a simple or cheap fix.
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