2010 Ford Focus Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 4%of 287 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,995miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the brakes of the 2010 Ford Focus, 4% of the 287 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,995 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I've replaced my motor mounts three times within 4 months. My car still is shaking, my heat and air only works on the right side, under my hood sounds like a ticking noise. This is all while parked. Please tell me what I can do”
NHTSA complaint #11194458, filed 2019-04, 168,000 miles“When traveling in reverse at a very slow speed (between 1 & 4 MPH) the car continues to travel for about a second or two while depressing the brake. This has happened intermittently since the car was purchased new from the dealer. It is more likely to happen when the car has been sitting and/or when it is cold outside, but can happen other times. It is fairly infrequent. I have had a Ford dealership check it, but nothing was ever found. It continues to happen from time to time and happened recently. My concern is that this usually occurs in a parking lot when backing out of a space. …”
NHTSA complaint #11252240, filed 2019-08, 12,000 miles“2010 Ford Focus driver's front brake pad completely worn away prior to 18,000 miles, took in for warranty coverage and told if the calipur was bad it would be replaced per warranty. Ford tech stated caliper was sticking but I was over the 18,000 mile timeframe for maintenance issues. I contacted several independant brake companies and was told that there was no reason for the brakes to fail at that mileage and age. Ford wanted to charge almost $500 for repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #10441488, filed 2011-12, 17,990 miles“My son was driving in the car pool lane when the car came to an abrupt stand still. It turns out the compressor failed and threw its parts all over the engine compartment damaging parts of the engine. When the engine failed, he lost braking and steering abilities. Compressors do not last forever. However, when a compressor quits working that should be the extent of the failure. This compressor failed and basically came apart. The car not working in the middle of a car pool lane put my son and his wife in danger as there was no where to get out and no way to move the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10567017, filed 2014-03, 58,000 miles“This vehicle is part of the national fleet owned by the us postal service. The driver was trying to come to a complete stop at an intersection. The engine began revving as the driver was applying the brakes. The additional acceleration made it impossible to stop causing the Focus to collide into the rear of the vehicle stopped ahead. The Focus engaged the stopped vehicle once, pushed it ahead, then engaged it a second time. The vehicle was taken to a Ford dealership where nothing was found to be wrong. …”
NHTSA complaint #10483573, filed 2012-11, 59,327 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10091151Oct 17, 2016Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is…
- 10090681Oct 17, 2016Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is…
- 10039053Mar 1, 2011Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 21 | 3% |
| 2017 | 11 | 1% |
| 2016 | 13 | 1% |
| 2015 | 10 | 1% |
| 2014 | 32 | 1% |
| 2013 | 24 | 1% |
| 2012 | 61 | 2% |
| 2011 | 5 | 4% |
| 2010 | 11 | 4% |
| 2009 | 9 | 4% |
| 2008 | 13 | 5% |
| 2007 | 20 | 5% |
| 2006 | 14 | 7% |
| 2005 | 30 | 7% |
| 2004 | 40 | 10% |
| 2003 | 62 | 6% |
| 2002 | 72 | 8% |
| 2001 | 199 | 11% |
| 2000 | 424 | 12% |
| 1999 | 2 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2010 Ford Focus
50 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
45 complaintsElectrical system
43 complaintsEngine
42 complaintsFuel system
32 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
31 complaintsOther or unknown
27 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsWheels
15 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsAir bags
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Ford Focus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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