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2010 Ford Focus vs 2011 Ford Focus

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2010 Ford Focus2011 Ford Focus
NHTSA complaints287113
Recall campaigns00
Service bulletins (TSBs)2433
Investigations00
Crash reports228
Fire reports40
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)2828–29
Median reported mileage52,000 mi51,802 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord FocusFord Focus
Electrical System4325
Power Train4520
Vehicle Speed Control509
Latches/locks/linkages3117
Engine423
Structure2414
Suspension195
Steering1310

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling427
Check engine light190
Loss of power140
Vibration / shaking147
Hesitation / surging80
Won’t start70

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.