2011 Ford Focus Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 8%of 113 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2011 Ford Focus, 8% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“When the car is idling whether in park or drive, it will lose power and I notice the RPM needle bounces all over the place. I have had the car completely die on me 3 different times as I have started to accelerate. Luckily all 3 times were when I was leaving a drive-thru and wasn't in heavy traffic. It will lurch and sputter when in drive and the brake is applied. …”
NHTSA complaint #11000425, filed 2017-06, 47,000 miles“Just for the record-the mileage and speed of the incident is probably not accurate as I cannot remember exactly when the issue happened nor the mileage at that time. The vehicle is less than 3 years old and it started happening in 2013. Vehicle has always been sluggish, but since it was a 4 cylinder and I was used to a 6 cylinder, I just thought this was the difference in the 2 engine types. Vehicle started shaking when speeds of 50-60mph was reached in 2013. Took to dealer where I was told it needed new ball joints and throttle body. …”
NHTSA complaint #10565776, filed 2014-02, 45,000 miles“I have a serious electrical problem in my Ford Focus 2011. During the day time the dash lights that are supposed to come on at night when you cut the lights on come on during the day time and won't cut off which causes the battery in my car to go dead. I've already replaced my car battery twice because of this problem. I have to beat on my car for it to cut on and lately that hasn't been working at all. Another problem I'm having is that the car says that the trunk is ajar when it's closed and the rear door is ajar when it's closed, the emergency break is on when it's not. …”
NHTSA complaint #10694721, filed 2015-03, 36,996 miles“I was driving westbound on flamingo enroute to work speed limit 45 MPH each direction I had the yellow flashing left arrow as I started my left turn the car died no power another vechicle was approaching from west to east as I was turning left I turned my emergency flashers and the car came within inches of htting me. I had my car towed and found out it was the throttle body sensor serial number part number 8s4z-9e926-b I consider this a serious risk and life or death situation furthermore it cost me close to 900.00 for the parts and repairs”
NHTSA complaint #11151298, filed 2018-11“The contact owns a 2011 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle suddenly decelerated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated the throttle body would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10526186, filed 2013-07, 60,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 27 | 3% |
| 2017 | 37 | 4% |
| 2016 | 36 | 3% |
| 2015 | 42 | 4% |
| 2014 | 164 | 6% |
| 2013 | 112 | 5% |
| 2012 | 166 | 4% |
| 2011 | 9 | 8% |
| 2010 | 50 | 17% |
| 2009 | 33 | 14% |
| 2008 | 14 | 6% |
| 2007 | 27 | 7% |
| 2006 | 25 | 12% |
| 2005 | 45 | 10% |
| 2004 | 18 | 5% |
| 2003 | 14 | 1% |
| 2002 | 21 | 2% |
| 2001 | 66 | 4% |
| 2000 | 170 | 5% |
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 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsTires
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Ford Focus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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