2011 Ford Focus Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Focus years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 19th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 113 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Ford Focus. That ranks 19th out of 20 Focus model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (25 complaints, 22%), typically at around 48,000 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 10 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 113owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 25 | 22% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 20 | 18% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 17 | 15% | 48,445 | — | — |
| Structure | 14 | 12% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 12 | 11% | 64,302 | — | — |
| Steering | 10 | 9% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 8% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 5% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 6 | 5% | 45,183 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 4% | 35,366 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 4% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 4% | 35,366 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 3% | 46,889 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 3% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 3% | 41,553 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 3% | 74,529 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2% | 44,150 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 2% | 50,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2% | 73,673 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2% | 36,485 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | 47,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Ford Focus recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 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 2011 Ford Forcus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed power steering pump…
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction and instead turned in the opposite direction. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed steering…
I hit an animal in my way to work as I reported the accident to my insurance company they were going to cover the parts and have it towed to my choice as it was however the professional car shop wasn't able to fix the anti theft that caused my car to not turn over as I was then told to take it to…
I did not crash the vehicle I bought it preowned
My car made grinding sounds when turning the steering wheel. My mechanic found a leak on Power Steering Pump & replaced it. My car has only 48,800 miles & there's a recall for Ford Trucks with the same problem.
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 | 113 | 0 |
| 2010 Focus | 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 2011 Ford Focus?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, latches/locks/linkages problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 25 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Ford Focus?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2011 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 2011 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.