2010 Ford Focus Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 42about this part
- Share
- 15%of 287 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,335miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 42 complaints about the engine of the 2010 Ford Focus, 15% of the 287 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,335 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Ford Focus (2010) recall - my mom is 80 years old and needs her car to work properly. She has a 2010 Ford Focus with shuddering problems and ideling problems.when she excelerates the car is very sluggish and slow to speed up. When she is in traffic the car idels down and almost shuts off. Please let me knoiw what I can do about this.”
NHTSA complaint #10876928, filed 2016-06, 40,000 miles“When the car comes to a stop and is idling the engine starts to shake, the wrench light comes on and when I try to accelerate, the car has no power. If I turn off the car and turn it back on, the problem is solved until I come to another stop. The dealership cannot figure out what is happening and they say the diagnostic tool reports no codes.”
NHTSA complaint #10703213, filed 2015-04, 45,000 miles“My 2010 Ford Focus will frequently experience a very rough idle, and will almost stall while stationary. This happens almost immediately after slowing down. My local Ford dealer seems to be aware of the problem, they said they can replace my throttle body with an updated version that doesn't stick . If this is a systematic safety problem, a recall should be issued.”
NHTSA complaint #10660259, filed 2014-11, 28,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10652908, filed 2014-11, 29,076 miles“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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10109070Sep 21, 2016The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 232 | 28% |
| 2017 | 230 | 26% |
| 2016 | 234 | 20% |
| 2015 | 173 | 17% |
| 2014 | 442 | 17% |
| 2013 | 344 | 16% |
| 2012 | 475 | 13% |
| 2011 | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 | 42 | 15% |
| 2009 | 16 | 7% |
| 2008 | 14 | 6% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 11 | 2% |
| 2004 | 13 | 3% |
| 2003 | 18 | 2% |
| 2002 | 16 | 2% |
| 2001 | 32 | 2% |
| 2000 | 16 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2010 Ford Focus
50 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
45 complaintsElectrical system
43 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 complaintsTires
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Ford Focus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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