2010 Ford Focus Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Vehicle Speed Control (17.4% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Vehicle Speed Control complaints here are 3.4× the median for that category across the 1732 model-years tracked on this site.
None of the 6 most-reported categories on this page have a recall or open investigation on file — they rest on unverified owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 50 · 17.4% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 42 · 14.6% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 42 · 14.6% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 38 · 13.2% | No official action | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 26 · 9.1% | No official action | — |
| Suspension | 17 · 5.9% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 287 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“EXPERIENCING ROUGH IDLE AND COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER AT NORMAL SPEED, ENGINE CHECK AND WRENCH LIGHT COMES ON AT TIME OF ISSUE. HAD A DIAGNOSTIC…”NHTSA complaint 10558482 — filed 01/04/2014 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO INDEPENDENT…”NHTSA complaint 10551553 — filed 11/08/2013 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
“ERROR CODES COMING UP P2135 AND P2111 LOSES POWER AND RUNS ROUGH.”NHTSA complaint 10549764 — filed 10/28/2013 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Ford Focus?
Vehicle speed control issues are the most-reported category, cited in 50 of 287 NHTSA complaints (17.4%), followed by electrical system (42), engine (42), power train (38). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2010 Ford Focus have?
287 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 22 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 19 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2010 Ford Focus have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2010 Ford Focus's reported problems?
0 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
