2010 Ford Focus Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Focus years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 15th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 287 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Ford Focus. That ranks 15th out of 20 Focus model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (50 complaints, 17%), typically at around 64,000 miles. Complaints mention 22 crashes, 4 fires, 19 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 287owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 22complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 Ford Focus problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 50 | 17% | 64,000 | “stop sign pulling” (18%) | — |
| Power Train | 45 | 16% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 43 | 15% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 42 | 15% | 49,335 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 31 | 11% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 26 | 9% | 54,377 | — | — |
| Structure | 24 | 8% | 65,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 19 | 7% | 24,100 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 17 | 6% | 43,250 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 15 | 5% | 51,835 | — | — |
| Wheels | 15 | 5% | 33,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 13 | 5% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 12 | 4% | 49,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 12 | 4% | 26,050 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 4% | 34,324 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 3% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 6 | 2% | 12,750 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 1% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 1% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 1% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 1% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | 33,946 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | 92,100 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Ford Focus recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 Ford Focus.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while leaving the parking lot and attempting to shift into reverse(R), the gear shifter failed to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to the residence. The dealer was contacted to…
Multiple mechanics working at and including but not limited to: Firestone, discount tires, Midas, Walmart, independent mechanics have informed me the rear wheels can not be realigned with the front wheels due to how it was designed. This has caused my rear wheels to become more and more out of…
On June 22 myself and my wife were pulling out of the Food Lion Parking Lot. As we proceeded out to the main Road the gas pedal stuck. The car kept accelerating and know matter what I did I could free the gas pedal. Because of that we hit 3 cars in the intersection. Our car literally exploded…
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the RMP increased and revved causing the vehicle to crash into an unoccupied vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. No injuries were sustained. The contact stated there was a minor scratch on…
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the air bag was flopping around. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but no assistance was provided. The contact called the local…
Other Ford Focus years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 837 | 7 |
| 2017 Focus | 899 | 10 |
| 2016 Focus | 1,183 | 10 |
| 2015 Focus | 1,022 | 9 |
| 2014 Focus | 2,603 | 12 |
| 2013 Focus | 2,112 | 11 |
| 2012 Focus | 3,769 | 7 |
| 2011 Focus | 113 | 0 |
| 2010 | 287 | 0 |
| 2009 Focus | 229 | 0 |
| 2008 Focus | 250 | 1 |
| 2007 Focus | 391 | 0 |
| 2006 Focus | 205 | 0 |
| 2005 Focus | 441 | 1 |
| 2004 Focus | 387 | 1 |
| 2003 Focus | 977 | 1 |
| 2002 Focus | 939 | 1 |
| 2001 Focus | 1,761 | 7 |
| 2000 Focus | 3,686 | 11 |
| 1999 Focus | 11 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Ford Focus?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 50 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Ford Focus?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2010 Ford Focus a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Focus model years, the 2010 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.