NHTSA lists 287 complaints for the 2010 Ford Focus, 22 of them mention a crash and 4 mention a fire. 16 complaints mention an injury, with 19 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as FORD FOCUS.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. The available sales group does not match this vehicle variant.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 50 | 17.4% |
| POWER TRAIN | 45 | 15.7% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 43 | 15.0% |
| ENGINE | 42 | 14.6% |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 31 | 10.8% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 26 | 9.1% |
| STRUCTURE | 24 | 8.4% |
| SUSPENSION | 19 | 6.6% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 17 | 5.9% |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 15 | 5.2% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | BODY | 24 |
| POWER TRAIN | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | DOORS | 5 |
| VISIBILITY | SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | IGNITION | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | FRONT | 2 |
| AIR BAGS | SIDE/WINDOW | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | COOLING SYSTEM | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT | APPLIANCE | 1 |
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
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| System | Count |
|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | 7 |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
| STEERING | 2 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
Date: 2026-02-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the
Date: 2024-04-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicle s owner during initial delivery. Unlike the integrated (wired) factory keypad,
Date: 2019-05-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was not applied from the factory. Also verify that the engine/transmission alignment dowel pins are present as well as the eng
Date: 2018-03-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or modifying original SYNC/Navigation parts to provide additional features is not recommended nor supported on any Ford, Mercury or Lincoln vehicle. Only approved Genuine Ford accessories or origin
Date: 2018-02-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
2010-2018 various vehicles equipped with SYNC or SYNC 3 may not function when attempting to find or use the Spotify app via AppLink. As of an update released on 1/15/2018 Spotify will no longer be supporting their AppLink integration. No repair attempts should be attempted to correct this concern.
Date: 2018-01-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts and Service - Parts Product Line Information - Keys/Entry Dev
Date: 2018-01-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts and Service - Parts Product Line Information - Keys/Entry Dev
Date: 2017-01-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
REPLACING THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT SYNC/NAVIGATION SYSTEM WITH EITHER AN AFTERMARKET SYNC/NAVIGATION KIT OR MODIFYING ORIGINAL SYNC/NAVIGATION PARTS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FEATURES IS NOT RECOMMENDED NOR SUPPORTED ON ANY FORD, MERCURY OR LINCOLN VEHICLE. ONLY APPROVED GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES OR ORIGIN
Date: 2016-11-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING.
SOME 2010-2016 EPAS EQUIPPED VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT STEERING RELATED NOISES. THE WORKSHOP MANUAL (WSM) DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES HAVE BEEN UPDATED IN SECTION 211-02. WHEN DIAGNOSING AND REPAIRING EPAS STEERING NOISES USE THE UPDATED PROCEDURES.
Date: 2016-10-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
SOME 2008-2017 FORD/MERCURY/LINCOLN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SYNC MAY GENERATE A VHR THAT IDENTIFIES A CONCERN WITH THE BRAKES AND SUSPENSION CATEGORY INDICATING SERVICE IS REQUIRED DUE TO A BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LAMP BEING ILLUMINATED. IF THE PARK BRAKE WAS APPLIED WHEN THE VHR WAS GATHERING DATA FROM
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| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FOCUS | 287 |
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