KnownCarProblems2010 Ford Focus Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 287 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Ford Focus, most often about the engine (19% of complaints, typically around 47,500 miles). It is 15th of 19 Focus model years by number of complaints.
Complaints287
Recalls0
Crashes reported22
Fires reported4
Injuries reported19
Most common 2010 Ford Focus problems
Engine
53 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 47,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Focus. The contact stated that when the door latch button was depressed the button would immediately release, causing the doors to remain unlocked. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
While driving at around 15 MPH, my car started to accelerate even though my foot wasn't on the gas. I looked at my dash to confirm cruise control was not on (it wasn't) and noticed the service engine light was on. If I didn't touch the gas or brake the car would accelerate up to 30 MPH and stay constant at that speed.…
Speed control
50 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 61,500 miles.
This vehicle is part of the national fleet owned by the US postal service. The driver was trying to come to a complete stop at an intersection. The engine began revving as the driver was applying the brakes. The additional acceleration made it impossible to stop causing the Focus to collide into the rear of the…
On at least 4 various random occasions over a period of several years, with the Focus in motion on a roadway, the Focus accelerated when the brakes were applied with the intent to make a normal stop of the vehicle. Two of those occasions occurred recently in march and april of 2017. On those occasions, it was not…
Transmission
45 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 63,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, clutch assembly.
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Focus. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently shifted into neutral and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic were it was diagnosed that the shifter solenoid failed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The dealer…
I was driving with cruise control on at about 60 MPH when the car suddenly began to lose speed and a wrench light came on. When I tried to accelerate, the car did not respond. I put on the hazard lights and the care "coasted" at 20 MPH for 2 to 3 miles until I was able to pull off at a convenience store. I turned off…
Electrical
43 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 61,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition.
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Focus. While parked, the vehicle was not able to start. The contact mentioned that it took multiple attempts to start the vehicle. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. The…
When I was driving, the car would lose power. Sometimes, it would just slow randomly, and many times it would just lose all throttle and stop. It happened on the highway going over 65 MPH, on a busy street traveling 40 MPH, and in the middle of a turn at a busy intersection. Apparently, this is happening to many Ford…
Fuel system
32 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 47,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Focus. The contact stated that when the door latch button was depressed the button would immediately release, causing the doors to remain unlocked. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
It's not just the mercury milan and Ford escape having the throttle body sensor/assembly issue. I was driving down the 694 interstate in minnesota when my car went into limp mode and the wrench warning light appeared on my dash. I was able to find some shoulder and pull over, turn my car off and restart it and make it…
Doors and locks
31 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles. Parts named most often: doors.
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the rear door locks could not be locked or unlocked manually or when using the keyless entry remote. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer where the dealer advised that they were unable to determine the failure. In addition, the doors could not be…
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 12 MPH, the power door locks activated independently. The rear doors could not be unlocked. Most recently, the driver's door failed to unlock until after several attempts were made by the contact. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…
Other or unspecified
26 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 52,000 miles.
2010 Ford Focus doors do not open at all from the outside or inside of the car . The remote will not disengage and will keep doors locked. A person cannot just pull on the handle inside or the lock stem to unlock the doors. The door actuator on all four doors need to be replaced due to dust going inside the mechanical…
Door locks working intermittent to a point of not unlocking all together. Passenger doors will not open, from the inside, when the door is locked, with child protection lock disengaged. This is a dangerous situation if a fire or traffic accident should occur. Checked online and numerous complaints of the same issue…
Body and structure
24 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 65,500 miles. Parts named most often: body.
Rear doors will not lock or unlock. Started out intermittent problem, now they are permanently shut and locked. Will not respond to key fob or power lock button. Unable to pull up the manual locking knob; it's frozen in place. Basically the rear seat is now useless as I can't access it.
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the doors would automatically lock and would not unlock. The vehicle was taken for diagnosis and the internal locks were replaced but the failure recurred and the contact became locked out of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2010 Ford Focus recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2010 Ford Focus
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Ford Focus?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (53 complaints, typically around 47,500 miles); speed control (50 complaints, typically around 61,500 miles); transmission (45 complaints, typically around 63,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2010 Ford Focus have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2010 Ford Focus. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2010 a bad year for the Ford Focus?
- It is 15th of 19 Focus model years by number of complaints, with 287 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.