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Electrical systemPart report

2011 Ford Focus Electrical system Problems

Complaints
25about this part
Share
22%of 113 total for the year
Median mileage
48,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the electrical system of the 2011 Ford Focus, 22% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,000 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.

“My car has had problems with a mystery battery drain for two years. Since march of 2019 it has been stalling at stop lights seems to happen when the RPM needle drops. In the winter of 2018 I had issues twice where I tried accelerating and the MPH needle wouldn't move past 20 it did eventually speed up with me not pressing the gas pedal I also had a hard time breaking when this happened.”

NHTSA complaint #11235292, filed 2019-07, 44,000 miles

“The back doors would pop open often, now we have to keep the pass, side door in the back locked because if we use it wont stay closed.and now the pass, side door in the front wont unlock. We had it checked at a Ford dealership and they greased it.one thing that also happened was the paint was peeling when we first got it, they repainted the affected area.”

NHTSA complaint #10712940, filed 2015-04, 15,000 miles

“A/c blows hot air and cold air . It has intermittent problem and I called Ford . Ford says my car is out of warranty and NHTSA has not ordered any recall. I told Ford NHTSA is always slow and behind the curve few years . I personally think it is a waste of time contacting NHTSA . Google Ford Focus intermittent A/C problem and lots of Ford Focus has same problem and NHTSA is sleep . I want my A/C fixed . Are you listening NHTSA ?.”

NHTSA complaint #10610115, filed 2014-07, 124,000 miles

“The doors are locking it won't unlock with the key I've called a locksmith. I've had to crawl out the window twice safety issue Ford is ordering parts of course my warranty is expiring even the extended one I will have to pay for this safety issue.”

NHTSA complaint #10604900, filed 2014-06, 65,000 miles

“The electrical components are not registering correctly. The odometer and the miles to empty do not agree. The AC will cut off then back on. The wiper blades will only work on high but later correct. The miles per gallon are not correct. It will register 34.8 to 22.0 sitting still panel lights went off when I turned headlamps on high later in the day it was alright. These problems have been on going for 2 years. I have had it to Ford motor on 11/8/2013 and 11/4/15.”

NHTSA complaint #10790147, filed 2015-11, 25,568 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2018496%
2017364%
2016827%
2015646%
20142459%
201327613%
20123529%
20112522%
20104315%
20094520%
20085723%
20078522%
20064723%
200511326%
200418347%
200352253%
200227730%
200149628%
20001,34336%
1999218%

Other parts of the 2011 Ford Focus

Transmission and drivetrain
20 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
17 complaints
Body and structure
14 complaints
Other or unknown
12 complaints
Steering
10 complaints
Vehicle speed control
9 complaints
Air bags
6 complaints
Wheels
6 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 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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