2010 Ford Focus Power Train Problems
- 35
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 35 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- throttle body · 10 records
- check engine · 8 records
- failure mileage · 7 records
- wrench light · 6 records
- engine light · 5 records
- light came · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 15 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the check engine warning light. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
ODI 10532026
Engine · Power Train
While driving at around 15 mph, my car started to accelerate even though my foot wasn't on the gas. I looked at my dash to confirm cruise control was not on (it wasn't) and noticed the service engine light was on. If i didn't touch the gas or brake the car would accelerate up to 30 mph and stay constant at that speed. I rode the brakes to the local ford dealer. They inspected the car and determined the issue was the…
ODI 10520452
Power Train
I was driving with cruise control on at about 60 mph when the car suddenly began to lose speed and a wrench light came on. When i tried to accelerate, the car did not respond. I put on the hazard lights and the care "coasted" at 20 mph for 2 to 3 miles until i was able to pull off at a convenience store. I turned off the engine, was about ready to call a tow truck, and thought to restart the care again to see what…
ODI 10505764
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
On march 5th, 2013 i was traveling home at 65 mph and the car jerked for a brief moment and no warning lights came on. Traveled another 20 miles and again it jerked this time the control module/transmission light (wrench icon) came on and the car began to go into limp mode. I was able to pull off the freeway and shut the car off. After a few second started it back up and reset the computer. Was able to get back on…
ODI 10501917
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Power Train
I am wondering why the transmission light is coming on. I only have 780 miles on the car eventhough i bought the car jan 2010. I am retired and only need the car to go food shopping and go on a few errands. I was sick in may 2011 and just started driving my car again to the store in nov 2012. In jan 2013 the transmission light comes on and i have not had any accidents or stalled on the road as of today. I am…
ODI 10494848
Power Train
Engine speed began to climb while decelerating/coasting in 2nd gear between signaled intersections on hwy 25 in monticello, mn at about 4.30pm this afternoon. A minor collision was avoided by quickly shifting into neutral and firmly depressing the brake. The engine speed remained elevated (above 2000 rpms) for a few seconds after the vehicle came to a stop. Ford customer care was last notified after a similar…
ODI 10485975
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
After continued operation in rush hour traffic, the vehicle failed to return to idle speed after coming to a complete stop (manual transmission/not in gear). This occurred twice during a commute home on a signaled highway 10/26/12. I pulled off the roadway and immediately contacted ford customer care. [xxx], the representative with whom i spoke, stated he would log the concern. Ford has already attempted repair for…
ODI 10482409
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Bought focus new with 49 miles on it on dec 1, 2010. I have had premature tire wear, and issues with stalling/ jumping. I was driving home from an event this past weekend and had been on the road 45 minutes when the car started acting like it was going to stall, then started making a high pitched squeal noise. I managed to make it home, and after arriving home the car kept wanting to jump while parked. The idle…
ODI 10480968
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
On june 22, the mechanic's wrench appeared in the dashboard while sitting in idle with the gear shift in park. The ford manual states that the warning sign is related to the throttle/transmission. I turned the motor off and restarted the car and the mechanic's wrench went away. On june 25th, the mechanic's wrench appeared again while driving at about 30 mph and the car started to jerk. It was hard to keep it in the…
ODI 10463122
Electrical System · Lpg Systems · Power Train
The steering wheel and front wheels lock if the contact key is in the off position as described in my owner's focus 2010(manual transmission) booklet if we want to pull the focus behind my 1998 30 foot winnebago adventurer. So i turned the key in position 2, accessories, and drove more than 500 miles after adequate wiring was performed. The focus battery was dead. A ford dealer could not solve this mystery. Just in…
ODI 10347611