2011 Ford Focus Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 113 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2011 Ford Focus, 2% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,500 miles.
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.
“Headrest angle causes neck and back pains. I'm only 5'5 and my wife is 5'4 the headrest leans too far forward giving us poor support and strains our neck, back, and arms because it forces our head to constantly be pushed forward. Remedied this by turning the entire headrest backwards. Poor decision by NHTSA to make it a regulation based on whiplash study without considering 99.99% we are just normally driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10927113, filed 2016-11, 45,000 miles“Drivers front seat began rocking back and forth during acceleration and stops. Inspection of the seat showed excessive front/back play in the seat, especially when compared to the passenger seat which is fine. Vehicle was inspected by a Ford dealership who indicated the hinges that attach the seat to the rail/mount and control height adjustment are worn out/damaged and will need replaced. Estimated parts cost is $460. Potential hazard in event of accident or hard stop.”
NHTSA complaint #10550423, filed 2013-10, 56,000 milesSeats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 | 0% |
| 2017 | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 | 4 | 0% |
| 2015 | 2 | 0% |
| 2014 | 2 | 0% |
| 2013 | 4 | 0% |
| 2012 | 9 | 0% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 10 | 2% |
| 2004 | 8 | 2% |
| 2003 | 18 | 2% |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% |
| 2001 | 13 | 1% |
| 2000 | 31 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2011 Ford Focus
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
17 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Ford Focus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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