2010 Ford Focus Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 7%of 287 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 24,100miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the suspension of the 2010 Ford Focus, 7% of the 287 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,100 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.
“I have owned the car since it was new now has 88k miles I have put literally 4 set of tires on this and have had a rear alignment kit done to it .this car sways really bad at speeds of over 65 MPH and when there is hardly any wind at all . Very dangerous to drive in the snow or rain . The car caused me to have a accident that cost my insurance company over 2000 to repair due to the swaying of speeds over 65 MPH . …”
NHTSA complaint #10817570, filed 2016-01, 87,500 miles“Was told by dealer that the hankook optimo h725 brand tires on my car have failed. I was advised not to drive the car for long trips, and to replace the tires asap. I have 24,000 miles on 3 of the tires and 16000 on another. I already had to replace one tire because of a sidewall bubble.”
NHTSA complaint #10472756, filed 2012-08, 24,100 miles“I purchased this 2010 Ford Focus sel brand new on 12/31/09. Sometime in 2012 (I estimate around 12/13/12), I purchased a new set of tires (approximately $600) as I noticed the car sliding at stops and skipping on acceleration. I had the car in a Ford dealership (jim keim Ford, hilliard, oh) and was shown the undercarriage of the car and how the tires were wearing unevenly, wearing on the inside. Into the next year, I again started noticing the unusual wear pattern and had to purchase another set of tires on 6/27/14 at 56,000 miles, $625. …”
NHTSA complaint #10637673, filed 2014-09, 35,000 miles“2010 Ford Focus-shocks appear to fail on front of vehicle with a loud noise on a moderate bump-some indicated loss of steering control-bottoms out completely this is an ongoing problem I wonder if I should park this thing.”
NHTSA complaint #10307817, filed 2010-02, 120 miles“Both tires on back cupped and I was told by dealer that it was because I did not rotate them. I had to buy tires and also pay for alignment. Now at 56251 miles it did it again. Took it to dealer again and now they day it needs a rear adjustment kit that cost $240.00 dollars and I have to pay for it. The service consultant said it was a factory defect but Ford says it isn't and they will not pay for it. Also I took it in because it makes a loud thump when I hit a bump. I told them it sounds like shocks are bad but they said nothing is wrong with car.”
NHTSA complaint #10429732, filed 2011-10, 36,000 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 | 0% |
| 2017 | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 | 6 | 1% |
| 2015 | 4 | 0% |
| 2014 | 19 | 1% |
| 2013 | 15 | 1% |
| 2012 | 28 | 1% |
| 2011 | 5 | 4% |
| 2010 | 19 | 7% |
| 2009 | 25 | 11% |
| 2008 | 23 | 9% |
| 2007 | 23 | 6% |
| 2006 | 10 | 5% |
| 2005 | 27 | 6% |
| 2004 | 17 | 4% |
| 2003 | 49 | 5% |
| 2002 | 109 | 12% |
| 2001 | 150 | 9% |
| 2000 | 390 | 11% |
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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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