2010 Ford Focus Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 8%of 287 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the body and structure of the 2010 Ford Focus, 8% of the 287 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Doors randomly fail to open from inside. Most of the time it is the rear doors and can only be unlocked from the master (front) release. It acts as if the child lock is engaged, but have verified it is not. I see this is a problem from numerous owners, so will have it checked at the next service visit. Just wanted to add my car to the other complaints.”
NHTSA complaint #10669432, filed 2014-12, 130,000 miles“I own a 2010 Ford Focus. The back door on the driver's side will not open or close. The dealer was supposed to have fixed it but it is back to not working. This same thing has happened to my son who owns a 2008 Ford Focus. I think Ford needs a recall on the 2008 and 2010 Ford Focus.”
NHTSA complaint #10420861, filed 2011-08, 35,850 miles“On may 24, 2014- both rear doors would not open; june 3, 2014 - drivers side front door would not open; drivers side back door locked and the passenger side door unlocked on its own; june 10, 2014- drivers side back door & passenger side back door both unlocked on their own; june 23, 2014 - passenger side back door would not open.”
NHTSA complaint #10605913, filed 2014-06, 29,929 miles“The passenger side rear door (lock actuator) is not functioning properly and I can not open the door from inside or outside (neither manually nor with power.) if there ever was a car fire or serious accident the passenger in the back of the car would not be able to get out or even be helped out. Very dangerous!!”
NHTSA complaint #10577625, filed 2014-04, 50,000 miles“Rear doors will not lock or unlock. Started out intermittent problem, now they are permanently shut and locked. Will not respond to key fob or power lock button. Unable to pull up the manual locking knob; it's frozen in place. Basically the rear seat is now useless as I can't access it.”
NHTSA complaint #10511378, filed 2013-05, 58,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 6 | 1% |
| 2017 | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 | 14 | 1% |
| 2015 | 16 | 2% |
| 2014 | 63 | 2% |
| 2013 | 84 | 4% |
| 2012 | 332 | 9% |
| 2011 | 14 | 12% |
| 2010 | 24 | 8% |
| 2009 | 12 | 5% |
| 2008 | 41 | 16% |
| 2007 | 24 | 6% |
| 2006 | 15 | 7% |
| 2005 | 43 | 10% |
| 2004 | 14 | 4% |
| 2003 | 40 | 4% |
| 2002 | 51 | 5% |
| 2001 | 60 | 3% |
| 2000 | 138 | 4% |
| 1999 | 1 | 9% |
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 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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