2010 Ford Focus recalls and problems
No recalls and 287 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2010 Ford Focus.
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2010 Ford Focus recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while leaving the parking lot and attempting to shift into reverse(R), the gear shifter failed to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to the residence. The dealer was contacted to schedule an…
Multiple mechanics working at and including but not limited to: Firestone, discount tires, Midas, Walmart, independent mechanics have informed me the rear wheels can not be realigned with the front wheels due to how it was designed. This has caused my rear wheels to become more and more out of alignment with no way to…
On June 22 myself and my wife were pulling out of the Food Lion Parking Lot. As we proceeded out to the main Road the gas pedal stuck. The car kept accelerating and know matter what I did I could free the gas pedal. Because of that we hit 3 cars in the intersection. Our car literally exploded putting Myself and my…
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the RMP increased and revved causing the vehicle to crash into an unoccupied vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. No injuries were sustained. The contact stated there was a minor scratch on the front of her…
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the air bag was flopping around. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but no assistance was provided. The contact called the local dealer, where it was…
Focus model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0 | 391 | 60 | 7 |
| 2008 | 1 | 250 | 21 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 229 | 26 | 2 |
| 2010 | 0 | 287 | 22 | 4 |
| 2011 | 0 | 113 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 3,770 | 107 | 15 |
| 2013 | 11 | 2,112 | 49 | 12 |
Across all years, the 2012 Focus has the most complaints (3,770). All Ford Focus years →
Questions
- Does the 2010 Ford Focus have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2010 Ford Focus as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Ford Focus?
- Owners have filed 287 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is vehicle speed control (50 complaints), followed by power train (45).
- How many 2010 Ford Focus complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 22 of 287 complaints report a crash and 4 a fire; 19 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 29, 2026.