2010 Ford Focus Engine Problems
- 36
- 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 36 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- throttle body · 12 records
- check engine · 10 records
- engine light · 8 records
- failure mileage · 7 records
- various speeds · 5 records
- failure recurred · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 15 |
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
I started feeling a vibration when stopped and when driving, about 1 month before i took it in to the dealer. The vibrations started getting worse as time went by. The service tech at lithia ford fresno, ca immediately said that it was a motor mount. Fortunately for me it was still under the power train warranty and not the time one. Still i had to buy 2 front tires which cost $270. *tr
ODI 10652908
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
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
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I have a 2010 ford focus that has a "raw gas smell in the passenger compartment and in the trunk" area. This smell is not constant, at times we smell it for several hours and then at other times no smell. But mostly we smell raw gas. I've taken it to the dealer's service department twice. They could smell the fumes, when i brought it in, but could not find where it was coming from. The vehicle was left there for a…
ODI 10499340
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
I first started to notice a problem about 2 years after owning this car. Bought it brand new from the dealership. One day after an oil change i was sitting at a stop light and the car felt like it was about to sputter and die out. I revved the engine and once i started to move it didn't seem to be an issue. I took it into ford and they told me it was the a/c unit circling on and that this was normal. I thought it…
ODI 10605915
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford focus. The contact stated that when the door latch button was depressed the button would immediately release, causing the doors to remain unlocked. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,670 and the current mileage…
ODI 10469101
Air Conditioner · Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Engine · Glass, Side/Rear · Ignition · Seat Belts · Service Brakes · Tires · Trunk Lid
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford focus. The contact stated that coolant was emitted through the air conditioning duct and leaked inside the vehicle. The failure caused electrical problems in the vehicle. A representative was sent by the manufacturer to install a coolant fan motor on the vehicle. The contact stated that after the installation, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified who offered no…
ODI 10469340
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Car suddenly went in to limp mode. Was able to limp to corleys ford in grants nm. Dealer replaced throttle body at my cost. $382 for throttle body and $327 labor. *tr
ODI 10499981
Engine · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford focus. The contact stated what while driving 25 mph, and applying the brakes, the vehicle began to shake. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but they were unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer wa notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 6,000. Updated 01/23/14*lj the consumer stated along with the brakes…
ODI 10557857
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the engine stalled while the throttle body control and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body control failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the…
ODI 10895099
Engine
Focus would lose rpm's when idling, would almost stall. Took to dealership and they first said it was due to tank being topped off and said it was corrected. Problems still existed so took back 2 more times and finally said it was a sensor. Replaced and worked fine for couple of years. Now it is having same problem, seems the sensor for the idle is not made very well. Have appointment scheduled to take in for…
ODI 10458339