2010 Ford Focus Problems and Repair Histories
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2010 Ford Focuses for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2010 Ford Focus problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 2010 Ford Focus problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2010 Ford Focus problems and repair histories that follow it.
Ford Focus Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2010 | Ford Focus | 29 Focuses, 8.9 months of data per Focus, average 38600 miles51 |
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2010 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Ford Focus in New Brunswick, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 26660 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 32820 | 0 | Clutch pedal broke and was replaced with OEM part under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 40300 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Ford Focus in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 14000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 30000 | 0 | Check Engine Light, code showed an EVAP system error. Re-seated gas gap, reset code, error has not returned. |
| Mar | 2013 | 36000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Focus in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 0 | ABS sensor failed, caused ABS to kick in on dry pavement. Fixed on 1st attempt. | |
| Sep | 2012 | 16000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Focus in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2013 | 25000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 25000 | 0 | Throwout bearing on clutch makes noise when first started in the morning (especially when the outside temp is cold). Dealership claims there is NO noise. I hear it every morning. Taking back into Dealership. |
| Apr | 2013 | 25000 | 0 | A/C - Heat system stopped functioning when I brought it in for oil leak. They had to order parts to replace actuator and actuator door. Brought car in for oil leak - cam shaft seal. They had car for 10 days, called - they blew engine after they assembled it incorrectly & timing was off. Dealer had to replace engine. Picked up car with new engine, car would not idle down, only would rev between 2500-3000 rpm, battery light kept coming on/off. Sounds like a waterfall behind the dash. Dealer said water sound is normal? & they forgot to plug in alternator. |
| May | 2013 | 25000 | 0 | Car was having more issues after new engine install: Will not shift into 1st, clutch is skipping, and still hearing water rushing behind dash. Car is jinxed, told dealer I would not ever drive again. Traded this car in for new car! |
2010 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Focus in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 35000 | 0 | Rear suspension making noise. Cause was a defective leaking shock. One shock replaced under warranty. |
| Apr | 2013 | 52000 | 0 | Emergency brake cable rattling beneath passenger side door. |
| Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 52700 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 52700 | 0 | wheel cylinder leaking was silent recall |
| Apr | 2012 | 52700 | 0 | throttle body ass for erratic idle |
| Sep | 2012 | 52700 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 32000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 57000 | 200 | Rear Shocks needed to be replaced at 55k miles. |
| May | 2013 | 63000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Focus in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 0 | Upper Transmission Mount replacement | |
| Nov | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Focus in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 34700 | 0 | Shock for holding trunk open broke off |
| Mar | 2013 | 56000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Focus in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 57000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 59000 | 0 | noisy front end |
| Jan | 2013 | 60000 | 0 | during cold weather it had an annoying squeak coming from the rearend when going over bumps or rough pavement. turns out it was a dryed out gromet that the parking brake cable goes though.. lubed it up squeak gone. |
| Mar | 2013 | 62000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Focus in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 33000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 38000 | 0 | Three out of four body plugs on car broken. Dealer fixed for free Horn was drastically quieter than it should be. Was replaced for free by dealer |
| Sep | 2012 | 43000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Focus in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 32000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 33000 | 80 | rear tires badly cupped. Factory replaced back struts. I replaced cupped rear tires |
| Apr | 2013 | 54000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Focus in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 16000 | 0 | Paint was gone, down to the metal at bottom of pass. side rear door and bottom below it. |
| Mar | 2013 | 47000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Focus in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 25000 | 0 | car has bad vibration at 45 - 60 mph - dealer says tires - they have been balanced 3 times. Took to Tire store, they balanced, said didn't need new ones, suspension?Affects Sync also |
| Nov | 2011 | 45000 | 0 | replaced left motor mount replaced Left CV Joint; have sold car - would not hold up till paid off. |
| Ford Focus in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 29140 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 29760 | 0 | The vehicle had a front end problem which was covered under warranty, I took it to the dealer for repairs and sold it to a salesman at the dealership. |
| Ford Focus in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 10540 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 12400 | 0 | Belt required changing |
| Mar | 2012 | 14260 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Focus in Rhode Island, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 35000 | 0 | Rough idle when engine warmed up; dealer unable to reproduce but PCM re-flashed with update and problem solved Front windows squeaking when opening first couple of inches. |
| May | 2013 | 49000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Focus in New Brunswick, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 0 | after driving the car for 2 trips to town and back it was noted several paint chips in bottom edge of trunk lid with clear coat painted over them. Dealer repainted Shimmy and rt side pull while driving. All 4 tyres rebalanced and alignment done. Car was brand new - driven less than 100 kms or 60 miles from delivery. | |
| Jul | 2010 | 0 | road tested/shakes in front end continue. Removed all 4 tires - reballanced. Moved front to rear and rear to front. Still there but on back side now. Tire ordered by dealer | |
| Aug | 2010 | 0 | replaced tire under warranty. unable to balance - broken belt possible. | |
| Jan | 2011 | 0 | Dealer checked for vib. Blamed tires and rims AGAIN. Told to Road Force balance. Took to 2nd Ford dealer down the same St. They replaced passngr axle. Vibration still Xists. Tranny or CV bearing? 1st dealer stil blams now new tires & rims | |
| Feb | 2011 | 0 | car went back to selling dealership My new Michelins with 3000 kms on them are still being blamed for excessive vibration. Ford rims cleared as to the cause despite road force balance being spot on. Almost time for a new car. Toyota/Kia? | |
| Mar | 2011 | 0 | tested for vibration AGAIN still blaming tires and rims. original tire worn off heavy outside to lite inside in 8079kms. Dealer accused sec. dealer of not RF balancing tires & was axle necessary? Vibration remains | |
| Apr | 2011 | 0 | vibration still there. Winter Michelin X ice with 4000kms blamed. Original tires back on car (one worn) stated to service mngr several times but he still didn't see it. Stated car never aligned (checked done 510kms) live with vibration! | |
| Jun | 2011 | 0 | Took car back to dealership, left it there for a week due to vibration and grit in acceleration AGAIN. Walked away fromthe vehicle withthe assistacne of Ford of Canada. | |
| Ford Focus in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 38000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 41000 | 0 | Dirty throttle body was causing rough idle. Cleaning it fixed the problem. |
| Oct | 2012 | 43000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Ford Focus 2dr Coupe
143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Ford Focus in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 11160 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 21900 | 0 | Clutch pedal wont return up enough Paint chip on the rear wheel well, TSB 09-17-5 |
| Nov | 2012 | 22100 | 0 | Clutch pedal too low |
| Mar | 2013 | 22940 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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