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Ford Focus

2010–2014 only

11,850 classified complaints 15 recalls

2010–2014 Ford Focus models have 11,850 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 15 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically surfacing around 38,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2010–2014 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Ford Focus report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2010–2014 only

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 3,824 complaints

Median onset: 38,000 miles. 0.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 1,056 complaints

Median onset: 57,500 miles. 2.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Electric power steering motor and module · Steering 945 complaints

Median onset: 79,000 miles. 1.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 717 complaints

Median onset: 50,651 miles. 0.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Transmission control module and sensors · Transmission 675 complaints

Median onset: 70,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Manual clutch, flywheel and hydraulics · Transmission 666 complaints

Median onset: 51,289 miles. 0.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $1,070–$1,980 nationally.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 566 complaints

Median onset: 55,000 miles. 2.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 542 complaints

Median onset: 72,000 miles. 2.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2010–2014 model years. See the full Ford Focus report for every year and full specs/safety data.