2010 FORD FOCUS
0 recalls, 409 complaints - 47 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
409 total complaints
25 crashes 6 fires 23 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 50 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 44 |
| POWER TRAIN | 41 |
| ENGINE | 40 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 27 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 26 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 17 |
| SUSPENSION | 16 |
| WHEELS | 15 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 15 |
POWER TRAIN
Jun 29, 2026
Incident date: Jun 28, 2026
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 s... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 28, 2025
Incident date: Jan 28, 2025
infotainment unit delamination. Plus radio stations skip stations constantly and phone through infotainment unit is messed up. Unit turns on and off. Then sometimes it is fine.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 28, 2025
Incident date: Jan 28, 2025
Our Forest River Salem Hemisphere Travel Trailer posed a severe safety risk to my family due to improper construction. Specifically, an electrical outlet installed under the sink and near the water heater was not GFCI-compliant or waterproofed, violating NEC Table 310.15(B)(16) and NEC 551 standards... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN
Jan 28, 2025
Incident date: Jan 28, 2025
The transmission shifts very hard, it causes the vehicle to jump forward and feels like you have been hit by another car. There is not one specific incident it happens frequently
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jul 1, 2024
Incident date: Jun 22, 2024
I took my car into the dealership for a recall repair and the following day, I started having situations where the I push the pedal down and the car would not initially move but then would "catch" and begin driving again. What is happening now however is that while I am driving, the car appears to s... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 1, 2024
Incident date: Jun 22, 2024
Transmission control module issues. Car was driving on the expressway and wouldn’t shift out of second gear. Engine light and AT light came on. Had to drive slowly on the expressway and get off on the closest exit. Cars were speeding past me and I had to be careful not to get hit. Research and sho... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 14, 2024
Incident date: Mar 18, 2018
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and while attempting to turn off the vehicle, the message "Shift to Park" was displayed. The contact shifted out of park(P) and shifted back to park(P) several times until vehicle responded as needed. Additional... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 11, 2024
Incident date: Feb 1, 2024
ABS brake light goes on and off and regen system disabled appeared. Brake pedal goes between being spongy and going to floor. I took it to an independent service center and the mechanic almost lost control of the car when test driving. There was no braking except to one wheel, which is why he almost... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 13, 2023
Incident date: May 1, 2020
Whenever I unlock the doors, the front passenger and rear passenger doors do not stay unlocked for more than a second. I am worried that if something happened (such as the car catching on fire), my passengers would be unable to get out of the car. I bought this car used with this problem; the owner ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 4, 2022
Incident date: Feb 1, 2021
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Focus. The contact stated that after he shifted the gear shifter to Park(P), the vehicle lunged and rolled backward as he was exiting the vehicle. The contact's right leg was stuck inside of the vehicle, causing him to fall to the ground while the driver's side front tir... Read more
1 injured
WHEELS
May 25, 2022
Incident date: May 25, 2022
Today, I took my Ford Focus in for service(05/25/2022). I had the oil changed and my vehicle tires rotated.While the service was being performed,I was informed my tire lug nuts were loose and defective in most cases.My advisor told me I should replaced all the lug nuts for safety as she knew of a Fo... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Feb 15, 2022
Incident date: Mar 2, 2012
The contacts mother owns a 2010 Ford Focus. The contact stated while her mother attempted to park, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle violently accelerated on its own without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into a satellite pole. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuri... Read more
Crash
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Aug 28, 2021
Incident date: Mar 1, 2021
Three out of four 215/45/r17 Douglas tires bought at Walmart in Piqua oho ended up with bubbles on the sidewall a week after the year from the day they were bought. one right after the other. When i went to have them replaced at a discounted price, i could not because i had to put a spare tire on (i... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Jul 8, 2021
Incident date: Jun 3, 2021
Both rear doors will not stay closed as the latches do not work. The doors will swing open when driving if not secured with a strap, making it unsafe to have passengers in the back seat. Other models and different years of the same model have had recalls issued for the same issue. I haven't taken it... Read more
ENGINE
May 12, 2021
Incident date: May 6, 2021
ALOT OF VIBRATION WHEN IDLE, IDLES UP AND DOWN WHEN IN PARK.
ENGINE
May 9, 2021
Incident date: May 5, 2021
VIBRATION WHEN CAR IS IN PARK. OR JUST SITTING STILL AND RPM GOES UP AND DOWN WHEN CAR IS RUNNING IN PARK.
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 3, 2021
Incident date: May 3, 2021
SAFETY ISSUE 3 OF DOORS WILL NOT OPEN FROM OUTSIDE IN A ACCIDENT IF THE DRIVER SIDE DAMAGED THERE WILL NO WAY TO OPEN DOORS FROM OUTSIDE THIS SHOULD BE ENOUGH FOR A RECALL
AIR BAGS
Jan 27, 2021
Incident date: Jan 25, 2021
I WAS SEVERELY INJURED WHEN A VEHICLE TURNED IN FRONT OF ME WHILE GOING 40 MPH I SLAMMED ONTO THE BRAKE SO HARD I BROKE MY TOE AS I T BONED THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE ALL OF HER AIRBAGS DEPLOYED MINE DID NOT MY FACE SLAMMED THE STEERING WHEEL SO HARD MY HEAD SLAMMED INTO THE HEAD REST BEHIND ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 22, 2021
Incident date: Jan 15, 2021
CAR STALLS WHEN NO FUEL IS GIVEN, IE: AT RED LIGHT, STOP SIGN, EVEN JUST SLOWING DOWN WHILE MAKING A TURN. OCCURS ON CITY STREET AND HIGHWAY DURING STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. BROUGHT CAR INTO MECHANIC - DID DIAGNOSTIC, ETC. COULD FIND NOTHING TO CAUSE ENGINE TO DIE SUDDENLY. HAVE HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 1, 2021
Incident date: Jul 10, 2018
ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING AND WILL NOT RESTART. I SUSPECT THAT IT IS RELATED TO SIMILAR ISSUES DRIVERS ARE HAVING WITH THE EVAP CANISTER PURGE VALVE IN OTHER MODEL YEARS: "THE CANISTER PURGE VALVE MAY MALFUNCTION AND CREATE EXCESSIVE VACUUM IN THE FUEL VAPOR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, WHICH CAN RESULT ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 1, 2021
Incident date: Jul 10, 2018
ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING AND WILL NOT RESTART. I SUSPECT THAT IT IS RELATED TO SIMILAR ISSUES DRIVERS ARE HAVING WITH THE EVAP CANISTER PURGE VALVE IN OTHER MODEL YEARS: "THE CANISTER PURGE VALVE MAY MALFUNCTION AND CREATE EXCESSIVE VACUUM IN THE FUEL VAPOR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, WHICH CAN RESULT ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 18, 2020
Incident date: Oct 3, 2020
[XXX] WERE DRIVING IN THEIR 2010 FORD FOCUS AND ATTEMPTED TO STOP AT A SIGN. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP AND ACCELERATED. THE SHEPHERD WERE IN A CRISIS. THE VEHICLE JUMPED A RAILROAD TRACK, FLIPPED, AND LANDED IN AN EMBANKMENT. [XXX] AIRBAG (PASSENGER) DID NOT DEPLOY. BOTH ARE SERIOUSLY INJURED A... Read more
Crash
2 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 30, 2020
Incident date: Apr 27, 2020
I WENT TO USE MY KEYLESS ENTRY AND IT WOULDN'T WORK I ASSUMED IT WAS THE BATTERY SO I CHANGED IT STILL DOESN'T WORK.SO I WAS HAVING TO UNLOCK IT BY THE KEY. I WENT TO UNLOCK MY CAR AND THE KEY WOULD ONLY TURN HALF WAY SO I HAD TO CALL A LOCK SMITH TO UNLOCK MY CAR. NOW I CANT OPEN MY DRIVER SIDE ... Read more
WHEELS
Aug 10, 2020
Incident date: Aug 6, 2020
I WAS TOLD BY FORD DEALER MECHANIC I HAD BAD LUG NUTS BECAUSE THEY SWELLED AND THEIR WRENCHES COULD NOT FIT THEM. HE SAID I NEEDED ALL OF THEM REPLACED FOR SAFETY SAKE. THE DEALER ADMITTED THIS WAS A MAJOR PROBLEM AND THEY HAVE DONE OTHER CARS TOO. DINO DELLA WAS THE CONTACT THERE. THIS WAS AT PARK ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 25, 2020
Incident date: May 23, 2020
IGNITION SWITCH BINDING UP AND THE SWITCH WILL NOT START THE CAR WHEN TURNING THE KEY IN THE SWITCH! *BF VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED.*JB
STEERING
May 25, 2020
Incident date: May 23, 2020
IGNITION SWITCH BINDING UP AND THE SWITCH WILL NOT START THE CAR WHEN TURNING THE KEY IN THE SWITCH! *BF VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED.*JB
ENGINE
May 8, 2020
Incident date: May 8, 2020
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE GAS PEDAL NO LONGER ACCELERATES THE VEHICLE ON OCCASION, WOW STUCK IN TRAFFIC OR AT A STOPLIGHT THE CAR SHUTS ITSELF OFF AFTER HAVING A HIGH IDLE. *TR
POWER TRAIN
Dec 30, 2019
Incident date: Sep 23, 2019
WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION SHOULD SHIFT UP AND DOWN AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR WAS SHUTTER THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REBUILT IT HAD TO BE OVERHAULED
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 14, 2019
Incident date: Aug 1, 2019
I MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH FORD HAD MY CAR TOWED OVER SO THEY CAN DO A DIAGNOSIS ON THE TRANSMISSION WHICH THEY CHARGED ME ME $110.00 DOLLARS AND.I HIGHLY DOUBT THEY EVEN CHECKED THE VEHICLE I HAD TO TOW IT BACK TO MY HOUSE. THEY TRIED CHARGING ME.$4000 FOR A NEW TRANSMISSION WHICH THEY ARE AWARE IT... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 29, 2019
Incident date: Aug 23, 2019
WHEN TRAVELING IN REVERSE AT A VERY SLOW SPEED (BETWEEN 1 & 4 MPH) THE CAR CONTINUES TO TRAVEL FOR ABOUT A SECOND OR TWO WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE. THIS HAS HAPPENED INTERMITTENTLY SINCE THE CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW FROM THE DEALER. IT IS MORE LIKELY TO HAPPEN WHEN THE CAR HAS BEEN SITTING AND/OR WHE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 19, 2019
Incident date: Apr 14, 2010
SINCE I'VE HAD MY CAR THE BACK DOORS LOCK & UNLOCK BY THERE SELF.. ITS VERY DANGEROUS.. CANT OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUT
POWER TRAIN
Jul 12, 2019
Incident date: Jun 5, 2019
MY YELLOW WENCH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON,I WAS STOPPED AT A 4 WAY CITY INTERSECTION AND WHEN I STEPPED ON THE GAS PEDAL THE CAR WOULD NOT PICK UP ANY SPEED. I WAS STUCK WITH TRAFFIC BEHIND ME. I HAD TO GO THROUGH THE INTERSECTION AT IDLE SPEED PULL OFF THE ROAD, TURN THE CAR OFF AND WAIT A FEW SEC... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 12, 2019
Incident date: Jun 5, 2019
MY YELLOW WENCH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON,I WAS STOPPED AT A 4 WAY CITY INTERSECTION AND WHEN I STEPPED ON THE GAS PEDAL THE CAR WOULD NOT PICK UP ANY SPEED. I WAS STUCK WITH TRAFFIC BEHIND ME. I HAD TO GO THROUGH THE INTERSECTION AT IDLE SPEED PULL OFF THE ROAD, TURN THE CAR OFF AND WAIT A FEW SEC... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 12, 2019
Incident date: Jun 5, 2019
MY YELLOW WENCH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON,I WAS STOPPED AT A 4 WAY CITY INTERSECTION AND WHEN I STEPPED ON THE GAS PEDAL THE CAR WOULD NOT PICK UP ANY SPEED. I WAS STUCK WITH TRAFFIC BEHIND ME. I HAD TO GO THROUGH THE INTERSECTION AT IDLE SPEED PULL OFF THE ROAD, TURN THE CAR OFF AND WAIT A FEW SEC... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 10, 2019
Incident date: Jan 15, 2019
MIL COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY WITH A P0451 (3-4 DRIVING CYCLES AFTER A COLD START ) DTC, NO OBVIOUS REPAIR CONDITIONS PRESENT. ROUGH IDLE, POWER LOSS, HESITATION, DECREASE IN MILEAGE. ISSUES GO AWAY ON THEIR OWN AFTER PCM RESET, COME BACK SHORTLY AFTER MIL SETS AGAIN. MIL GOES OFF RANDOMLY, AND PROBLE... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 10, 2019
Incident date: Jan 15, 2019
MIL COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY WITH A P0451 (3-4 DRIVING CYCLES AFTER A COLD START ) DTC, NO OBVIOUS REPAIR CONDITIONS PRESENT. ROUGH IDLE, POWER LOSS, HESITATION, DECREASE IN MILEAGE. ISSUES GO AWAY ON THEIR OWN AFTER PCM RESET, COME BACK SHORTLY AFTER MIL SETS AGAIN. MIL GOES OFF RANDOMLY, AND PROBLE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 26, 2019
Incident date: Jun 25, 2019
ONE AFTERNOON I GOT IN MY CAR WENT TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN AND MY BLINKER WAS BLINKING FASTER THEN NORMAL. THAT NIGHT I WAS PULLED OVER BECAUSE I HAD NO BRAKE LIGHT ON THE RIGHT SIDE NOR DID I HAVE A BLINKER. THE NEXT FOLLOWING DAY I GOT TO LOOKING AT MY TAIL LIGHT TO CHANGE IT TO MY SURPRISE MY TAIL L... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 26, 2019
Incident date: Jun 1, 2017
TRANSMISSION PROBLEM IN MOTION 2 YEAR BACK AND SUDDENLY WAS GOING SLOW WITH FULL ACCELERATION ON I25.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jun 26, 2019
Incident date: Jun 25, 2019
ONE AFTERNOON I GOT IN MY CAR WENT TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN AND MY BLINKER WAS BLINKING FASTER THEN NORMAL. THAT NIGHT I WAS PULLED OVER BECAUSE I HAD NO BRAKE LIGHT ON THE RIGHT SIDE NOR DID I HAVE A BLINKER. THE NEXT FOLLOWING DAY I GOT TO LOOKING AT MY TAIL LIGHT TO CHANGE IT TO MY SURPRISE MY TAIL L... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 27, 2019
Incident date: May 27, 2019
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ON A WINDY DAY AND THE HOOD CAME UP AND SMASHED THE WINDSHIELD STOP. BENT THE HOOD
ENGINE
Apr 7, 2019
Incident date: Apr 1, 2019
I'VE REPLACED MY MOTOR MOUNTS THREE TIMES WITHIN 4 MONTHS. MY CAR STILL IS SHAKING, MY HEAT AND AIR ONLY WORKS ON THE RIGHT SIDE, UNDER MY HOOD SOUNDS LIKE A TICKING NOISE. THIS IS ALL WHILE PARKED. PLEASE TELL ME WHAT I CAN DO
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 7, 2019
Incident date: Apr 1, 2019
I'VE REPLACED MY MOTOR MOUNTS THREE TIMES WITHIN 4 MONTHS. MY CAR STILL IS SHAKING, MY HEAT AND AIR ONLY WORKS ON THE RIGHT SIDE, UNDER MY HOOD SOUNDS LIKE A TICKING NOISE. THIS IS ALL WHILE PARKED. PLEASE TELL ME WHAT I CAN DO
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 7, 2019
Incident date: Apr 1, 2019
I'VE REPLACED MY MOTOR MOUNTS THREE TIMES WITHIN 4 MONTHS. MY CAR STILL IS SHAKING, MY HEAT AND AIR ONLY WORKS ON THE RIGHT SIDE, UNDER MY HOOD SOUNDS LIKE A TICKING NOISE. THIS IS ALL WHILE PARKED. PLEASE TELL ME WHAT I CAN DO
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 6, 2019
Incident date: Jan 29, 2019
"TAKATA RECALL" COMPUTER OR CLUSTER GIVES OFF SENOR LIGHTS AND IT'S NOT THE PROBLEM(SUCH AS EMERGENCY BRAKE ON, AND MANY MORE). A FORD DEALER HAS REPLACE, CLUSTER,WIRING HARNESS, CONTROL BOX AND DOES NOT FIX THE PROBLEM AND CLAIMS THEY CAN'T DO ANYMORE, BUT CALLED A FORD ENGINEER WHO DOES NOT RETUR... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 16, 2018
Incident date: Nov 16, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FOCUS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND THE CONTACT WAS INSIDE THE VEHICLE, ALL FOUR DOORS WOULD NOT UNLOCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FOBIK COULD NOT UNLOCK THE DOORS AND THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN WHEN PROMPTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Nov 16, 2018
Incident date: Nov 16, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FOCUS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND THE CONTACT WAS INSIDE THE VEHICLE, ALL FOUR DOORS WOULD NOT UNLOCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FOBIK COULD NOT UNLOCK THE DOORS AND THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN WHEN PROMPTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 26, 2018
Incident date: May 22, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, THE VEHICLE RESPONDED AND HESITATED. THE VEHICLE DID NOT STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WE... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 25, 2018
Incident date: Sep 13, 2018
WHENEVER I START MY CAR, THE RPM'S ARE BETWEEN 2-3 AND IT TAKES A COUPLE MINUTES TO REACH THE NORMAL IDLING RPM RATE. THE ENGINE ALSO MAKES CLICKING NOISES AND IS LOUDER THAN USUAL AND JUST DOES NOT SOUND RIGHT. AND PREVIOUSLY, MY CAR HAS RANDOMLY STALLED AND JUST TURNED OFF WHILE THE BATTERY STAYE... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 25, 2018
Incident date: Sep 13, 2018
WHENEVER I START MY CAR, THE RPM'S ARE BETWEEN 2-3 AND IT TAKES A COUPLE MINUTES TO REACH THE NORMAL IDLING RPM RATE. THE ENGINE ALSO MAKES CLICKING NOISES AND IS LOUDER THAN USUAL AND JUST DOES NOT SOUND RIGHT. AND PREVIOUSLY, MY CAR HAS RANDOMLY STALLED AND JUST TURNED OFF WHILE THE BATTERY STAYE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 25, 2018
Incident date: Sep 13, 2018
WHENEVER I START MY CAR, THE RPM'S ARE BETWEEN 2-3 AND IT TAKES A COUPLE MINUTES TO REACH THE NORMAL IDLING RPM RATE. THE ENGINE ALSO MAKES CLICKING NOISES AND IS LOUDER THAN USUAL AND JUST DOES NOT SOUND RIGHT. AND PREVIOUSLY, MY CAR HAS RANDOMLY STALLED AND JUST TURNED OFF WHILE THE BATTERY STAYE... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2010 FORD FOCUS
47 manufacturer communications from 21 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 3 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 2 |
| 010000 STEERING | 2 |
| 030000 BRAKES (PWS) | 2 |
| 190000 TIRES | 1 |
SSM 52476
Apr 24, 2024
350000 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 vehicles owner during ini
SSM 47976
May 10, 2019
100000 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/tran
SSM 47201
Mar 30, 2018
350000 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 Linco
SSM 47080
Feb 14, 2018
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
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 re
SSM 47009
Jan 10, 2018
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
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 a
SSM 47009
Jan 10, 2018
350000 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 a
SSM 47009
Jan 10, 2018
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
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 a
SSM 46332
Jan 24, 2017
350000 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 LINCO
SSM 46210
Nov 17, 2016
010000 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.
SSM 46132
Oct 17, 2016
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
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
SSM 46132
Oct 17, 2016
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
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
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
44863
Jul 1, 2015
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
FORD: NO SERVICE ACTION IS RECOMMENDED FOR THIS CONDITION. PLEASE USE AT YOUR DISCRETION. VARIOUS 2010-2015 VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A TURBULENCE NOISE, SIMILAR TO AN HELICOPTER NOISE, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN THE REAR DOOR WINDOW(S) OR SUNROO
ASI-44707
Sep 1, 2014
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
FORD: AFTER POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ON WITH SEVERAL DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P06B8, P068A, P2610, IF KEY NOT LEFT FOR 30 SECONDS IN OFF POSITION FOLLOWING PROGRAMMING ON SOME M
ASI-44707
Sep 1, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
FORD: AFTER POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ON WITH SEVERAL DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P06B8, P068A, P2610, IF KEY NOT LEFT FOR 30 SECONDS IN OFF POSITION FOLLOWING PROGRAMMING ON SOME M
ASI-44649
Jul 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
FORD: A JOB AID WAS DEVELOPED AND NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE PTU INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL FLUID LEAKAGE FOR ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES. *PE
ASI-44283
Nov 1, 2013
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FORD: DURING COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, AND AT LIGHT ACCELERATION OR COASTING, A GRINDING, SCRAPING NOISE IS HEARD, BETWEEN 20-50 MPH. MODEL 2012-2013 FIESTA, FOCUS. *PE
SIS-21841
Apr 1, 2011
140000 AIR BAGS
COMM-TRANS LUND: SOME 2009-2011 MODELS MAY HAVE THE AIR BAG INICATOR FLASHING WITH A STORED TROUBLE CODE. THIS IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM
SIS-21841
Apr 1, 2011
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
COMM-TRANS LUND: SOME 2009-2011 MODELS MAY HAVE THE AIR BAG INICATOR FLASHING WITH A STORED TROUBLE CODE. THIS IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM
AS-21769
Mar 1, 2011
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
FORD: IF THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER, SURGE, OR HESITATION WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES WILL OVERRIDE ACCELERATION. *RM
AS-21769
Mar 1, 2011
100000 POWER TRAIN
FORD: IF THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER, SURGE, OR HESITATION WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES WILL OVERRIDE ACCELERATION. *RM
AS-21769
Mar 1, 2011
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD: IF THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER, SURGE, OR HESITATION WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES WILL OVERRIDE ACCELERATION. *RM
AS-21769
Mar 1, 2011
046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
FORD: IF THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER, SURGE, OR HESITATION WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES WILL OVERRIDE ACCELERATION. *RM
AS-21687
Jan 1, 2011
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
FORD: THERE MAY BE A LOSS OF POWER, HESITATION, SURGE, OR LACK OF THROTTLE RESPONSE WHILE DRIVING. THE BRAKE OVER ACCELERATOR FEATURE MAY BE ACTIVATING. *RM
TSB-10-21-6
Oct 21, 2010
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD: THE IDLE SPEED DROPS LOWER THAN DESIRED AND MAY FLUCTUATE. THERE MAY BE TWO POSSIBLE TROUBLE CODES STORED. *RM
SB-21510
Sep 1, 2010
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
FORD: ONE SOME 2008-2010 FOCUS VEHICLES THERE MAY BE AN INOPERABLE SPEED CONTROL. *RM
TB-21400
Jul 1, 2010
200000 WHEELS
FORD: EQUIPPED WITH 17 INCH WHEELS ONLY; STEERING FOLLOWS ROAD IRREGULARITIES AND/OR RUTS. VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE VEHICLE'S STEERING SEEMS TO FOLLOW ROAD IRREGULARITIES. FIRST, COMPARE TO A SIMILAR VEHICLE UNDER THE SAME ROAD CONDITION
TB-21400
Jul 1, 2010
010000 STEERING
FORD: EQUIPPED WITH 17 INCH WHEELS ONLY; STEERING FOLLOWS ROAD IRREGULARITIES AND/OR RUTS. VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE VEHICLE'S STEERING SEEMS TO FOLLOW ROAD IRREGULARITIES. FIRST, COMPARE TO A SIMILAR VEHICLE UNDER THE SAME ROAD CONDITION
TB-21399
Jul 1, 2010
190000 TIRES
FORD: PREMATURE FRONT/REAR TIRE WEAR AND/OR VEHICLE DRIFT ON WET OR SNOW COVERED ROADS. IF PERFORMING AN ALIGNMENT, RECORD ALL ALIGN-MENT ANGLES PRIOR TO ANY ADJUSTMENTS, AND ENTER IN WARRANTY CLAIM IF APPLICABLE. *PE
SB-21348
May 1, 2010
110100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
FORD: HORN INOPERATIVE. WHEN DIAGNOSING VEHICLES THAT EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE HORN (BASE PART NUMBER 13832), VERIFY PROPER SEATING/INSTALLATION OF THE DRIVER AIR BAG/HORN PAD. IF HORN PAD IS IMPROPERLY SEATED OR INSTALLED, THIS CAN CAUSE
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD FOCUS
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
RQ23006
Opened: Sep 15, 2023 , Closed: Dec 20, 2024
Loss of Motive Power
On September 15, 2023, the Office of Defect Investigation (ODI) opened this Recall Query (RQ) after receiving 98 consumer complaints alleging loss of motive power in model year (MY) 2012-2018 Ford Focus vehicles. The RQ focused on the effectiveness of the remedies of Recall 18V-735 and 19V-515. In O... Read more
EA04023
Opened: Aug 18, 2004 , Closed: Feb 4, 2005
REAR DOOR LATCH FAILURE
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED ON APRIL 8, 2004 AS PE04-033 AND UPGRADED ON AUGUST 18, 2004 TO EA04-023.THE COMPLAINANTS ALLEGED THAT THE REAR DOOR LATCHES FAILED TO KEEP THE DOORS IN A CLOSED POSITION, RESULTING IN REAR DOORS COMING OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLES WERE BEING DRIVEN.SOME COMPLAINANTS REPORTE... Read more
PE04033
Opened: Apr 8, 2004 , Closed: Aug 20, 2004
REAR DOOR LATCH FAILURE
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED ON APRIL 8, 2004, BASED ON 17 REPORTS THAT ONE OR BOTH REAR DOOR LATCHES DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.THE COMPLAINANTS ALLEGED THAT THE DOORS WERE DIFFICULT TO CLOSEAND THAT THE DOOR LATCHES WOULD NOT REMAIN LATCHED WHILE THE VEHICLES WERE BEING DRIVEN, RESULTING IN A DOOR... Read more
EA02022
Opened: Sep 9, 2002 , Closed: Jan 16, 2004
ENGINE STALLING
CLOGGING OF THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE (FDM) FILTERS IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES CAN LEAD TO STALLING AND OTHER RELATED SYMPTOMS.THESE SYMPTOMS BECOME INCREASINGLY OBVIOUS TO THE DRIVER AS THE CLOGGING GRADUALLY INCREASES OVER EXTENDED PERIODS OF DRIVING.STALLING IN THESE VEHICLES IS MOST LIKELY TO OCCUR ... Read more
EA02023
Opened: Sep 9, 2002 , Closed: Feb 19, 2003
FRONT SUSP COLLAPSE/WHEEL SEPARATION
SEE ATTACHED REPORT.
EA02017
Opened: Aug 16, 2002 , Closed: Aug 15, 2003
BURN INJURIES DUE TO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
ALL OF THE CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ALLEGE AN INCIDENT IN WHICH DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER FRONTAL AIR BAG CAUSED SOME TYPE OF BURN INJURY.MOST OF THESE INJURIES ARE DUE TO CONTACT AND/OR ABRASION WITH THE AIR BAG AND ARE OF RELATIVELY MINOR TO MODERATE SEVERITY.IT IS POSSIBLE THAT SOME DRIVERS MAY HAVE SU... Read more
EA02014
Opened: Jul 31, 2002 , Closed: Nov 13, 2002
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE02044
Opened: May 1, 2002 , Closed: Sep 9, 2002
FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM
There is no summary currently available
PE02040
Opened: Apr 4, 2002 , Closed: Sep 9, 2002
ENGINE STALLING
THE PRIMARY CONCERN OF THIS PE IS LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.STALLING MAY OCCUR AT LOW SPEED OR HIGH SPEED.AT THE TIME OF OCCURRENCE THE AVERAGE VEHICLE MILEAGE IS 30,000 MILES.BECAUSE THESE VEHICLES STALL AND/OR HESITATE UNPREDICTABLY, AN INCREASED RISK IS INHERENT TO THESE VEHICLES.IF A DRIVER EXPECTING... Read more
PE02032
Opened: Mar 12, 2002 , Closed: Jul 31, 2002
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
PE02026
Opened: Feb 28, 2002 , Closed: Sep 18, 2002
INAPPROPRIATE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
There is no summary currently available
PE02020
Opened: Feb 11, 2002 , Closed: Aug 16, 2002
AIR BAG BURN INJURIES/VEHICLE FIRES
INFORMATION DISCLOSED DURING THIS PE SHOWS ALLEGATIONS OF BURN INJURIES RESULTING FROM ABRASION AND/OR TERMAL CAUSES.ALLEGATIONS OF CHEMICAL BURNS ALSO EXIST.SEVERAL INCIDENTS ALLEGE VEHICLES FIRES RESULTING FROM DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS.THIS PE HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA) TO... Read more
PE02016
Opened: Feb 8, 2002 , Closed: Nov 8, 2002
REAR WHEEL BEARING
There is no summary currently available
FORD FOCUS - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD FOCUS across all model years (2000, 2018).
132
Total Recalls
29,748
Total Complaints
13
Investigations
1,733
Reported Crashes
472
Reported Fires
84
Reported Deaths
FORD FOCUS - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 7 | 1,106 | View |
| 2017 | 10 | 1,171 | View |
| 2016 | 10 | 1,563 | View |
| 2015 | 9 | 1,319 | View |
| 2014 | 12 | 3,614 | View |
| 2013 | 12 | 2,913 | View |
| 2012 | 8 | 4,970 | View |
| 2011 | 0 | 157 | View |
| 2010 (current) | 0 | 409 | |
| 2009 | 0 | 323 | View |
| 2008 | 2 | 336 | View |
| 2007 | 2 | 524 | View |
| 2006 | 2 | 270 | View |
| 2005 | 5 | 599 | View |
| 2004 | 6 | 499 | View |
| 2003 | 7 | 1,224 | View |
| 2002 | 8 | 1,198 | View |
| 2001 | 14 | 2,361 | View |
| 2000 | 18 | 5,152 | View |
| 1999 | 0 | 15 | View |