2010 Ford Focus Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 50
- 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 50 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- throttle body · 19 records
- failure mileage · 10 records
- check engine · 10 records
- pulled turned · 10 records
- stop sign · 9 records
- sign pulling · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 15 |
| 60–100k mi | 11 |
| 150–400k mi | 9 |
| 1–30k mi | 9 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving on city streets the engine (35 mph) the engine lost power and dropped in speed yo a few mpr. Shut engine down and then restarted the engine i drove about a mile and the same thing happened again only this time the engine icon lite came on. I then called for a wrecker which towed the car to the dealer. There they said it was the e throttle body.
ODI 11099911
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
I turned on the engine in the morning and the car seem to start fine, but when i put the gear selector in reverse and pressed the gas pedal suddenly the check engine came on and the car started shaking violently, i instantly turned off the car after a few seconds i tried turning the car back on, the check engine light went away, and it seem to work fine after that, but this now happens on a daily bases at random…
ODI 11097577
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford focus. The contact stated while driving the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning and the brake pedal was depressed in order to stop the vehicle. The dealer was not contacted for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,900. *tt *js the consumer stated the dealer was notified but could not determine the failure. *js
ODI 11082037
Vehicle Speed Control
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 were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
ODI 11142815
Vehicle Speed Control
On at least 4 various random occasions over a period of several years, with the focus in motion on a roadway, the focus accelerated when the brakes were applied with the intent to make a normal stop of the vehicle. Two of those occasions occurred recently in march and april of 2017. On those occasions, it was not possible to stop the vehicle by normal braking. Other measures such as shifting the transmission lever,…
ODI 10970932
Electrical System · Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control
The speed control stuck for a few and the doors always locks and will not open its a safe hazzrad and the car bounces all the time
ODI 10958674
Vehicle Speed Control
At a stop sign pulling into traffic, car stalled. Applied pressure to gas pedal and would not move. Pulled over turned car off, restarted and then pulled back out into traffic and car worked fine for rest of day. Conditions: 1/2 tank of gas, in morning car warmed about 10mins, 69' degree temp outside. Mileage 162,448
ODI 10903524
Vehicle Speed Control
At a stop sign pulling into traffic, car stalled. Applied pressure to gas pedal and would not move. Pulled over turned car off, restarted and then pulled back out into traffic and car worked fine for rest of day. Conditions: 1/2 tank of gas, in morning car warmed about 10mins, 80' degree temp outside. Mileage 162,442.
ODI 10903523
Vehicle Speed Control
At a stop sign pulling into traffic, car stalled. Applied pressure to gas pedal and would not move. Pulled over turned car off, restarted and then pulled back out into traffic and car worked fine for rest of day. Conditions: 1/2 tank of gas, in morning car warmed about 10mins, 85' degree temp outside. Mileage 162,433.
ODI 10903522
Vehicle Speed Control
At a stop sign pulling into traffic, car stalled. Applied pressure to gas pedal and would not move. Pulled over turned car off, restarted and then pulled back out into traffic and car worked fine for rest of day. Conditions: 1/2 tank of gas, in morning car warmed about 10mins, 72' degree temp outside. Mileage 162,394.
ODI 10903520
Vehicle Speed Control
At a stop sign pulling into traffic, car stalled. Applied pressure to gas pedal and would not move. Pulled over turned car off, restarted and then pulled back out into traffic and car worked fine for rest of day. Conditions: 3/4 tank of gas, in morning car warmed about 10mins, 80' degree temp outside. Mileage 162,368.
ODI 10899002
Vehicle Speed Control
At a stop sign pulling into traffic, car stalled. Applied pressure to gas pedal and would not move. Pulled over turned car off, restarted and then pulled back out into traffic and car worked fine for rest of day. Conditions: 3/4 tank of gas, in morning car warmed about 10mins, 80' degree temp outside. Mileage 162,345
ODI 10899005
Vehicle Speed Control
At a stop sign pulling into traffic, car stalled. Applied pressure to gas pedal and would not move. Pulled over turned car off, restarted and then pulled back out into traffic and car worked fine for rest of day. Conditions: 1/2 tank of gas, in morning car warmed about 10mins, 80' degree temp outside. Mileage 162,177.
ODI 10899012
Vehicle Speed Control
At a stop sign pulling into traffic, car stalled. Applied pressure to gas pedal and would not move. Pulled over turned car off, restarted and then pulled back out into traffic and car worked fine for rest of day. Conditions: 3/4 tank of gas, in morning car warmed about 10mins, 80' degree temp outside. Mileage 162,223.
ODI 10899010
Vehicle Speed Control
At a stop sign pulling into traffic, car stalled. Applied pressure to gas pedal and would not move. Pulled over turned car off, restarted and then pulled back out into traffic and car worked fine for rest of day. Conditions: 1/2 tank of gas, in morning car warmed about 10mins, 68' degree temp outside. Mileage 162,177.
ODI 10899015
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Car does not accelerate properly at times. When pressing gas pedal car does not move accordingly. Stalls at random times on highway.
ODI 10887616
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford focus. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated. On another occasion while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle stalled. The contact mentioned that the wrench and the check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the throttle body sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle…
ODI 10873835
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked and lost acceleration while driving at various speeds. In addition, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle stalled. The failure occurred on numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
ODI 10876930
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford focus. When the vehicle was stopped, the engine cut off. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and the throttle body assembly was cleaned. The failure recurred within three weeks and the vehicle was taken back to the local dealer. The dealer made the manufacturer aware of the failure…
ODI 10865384
Vehicle Speed Control
Just after i left home two wednesdays ago; after about 1/4 mile, my car suddenly started to decelerate and the wrench light immediately came on. I drove it to my repair shop (about 14 miles away including a highway) and although it never stopped, i had to keep hard on the accelerator to get just over 50mph. They said that there was nothing wrong, it was due for an oil change. When i picked it up, it did drive…
ODI 10743618
Vehicle Speed Control
Going down highway and engine stopped dew to throttle pedal position sensor no throttle response at all
ODI 10732431
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly lose power and failed to accelerate. During the failure, the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the throttle body was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was…
ODI 10700592
Power Train · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
When i drive my car it jerks when i drive a certain mph.. I was on the free way and it felt like i wasn't going to be able to stop or didn't no if my car would stop... My power steering is not working when i turn a corner it makes a grinding noise and when i found out what the problem which was my power steering pump i got it fixed an now the power steering leaks out an still makes the noise.. I feel really unsafe…
1 injury
ODI 10689865
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
When driving this car and the speed reaches about 40 mph the traction control light comes on and the car reduces speed and you can push the pedal all the way down and it will go no faster than 30 mph. The only fix is to hit the traction control switch on the dash and this turns the traction off and allows you not to get killed. I took it to the shop to see if any trouble codes would pop up and the scan said the car…
ODI 10682362
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford focus. The contact stated that while traveling at any speed, the vehicle was idling rough. In addition, there was a loss of power and the wrench warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure…
ODI 10633734