Model year
2010 Ford Focus
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 287 complaints for the 2010 Ford Focus (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (50), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (42), ENGINE (42). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 28 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,400, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 3,686 complaints
- 2001 1,761 complaints
- 2002 939 complaints
- 2003 977 complaints
- 2004 387 complaints
- 2005 441 complaints
- 2006 205 complaints
- 2007 391 complaints
- 2008 250 complaints
- 2009 229 complaints
- 2010 287 complaints
- 2011 113 complaints
- 2012 3,770 complaints
- 2013 2,112 complaints
- 2014 2,604 complaints
- 2015 1,022 complaints
- 2016 1,183 complaints
- 2017 900 complaints
- 2018 837 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
287 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 22, fire flag on 4, injury field 19, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus FWD · 2L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 34 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
| Focus FWD · 2L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 35 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2010 Ford Focus at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.