2010 Ford Focus
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Vehicle speed control is the leading concern among 287 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 15th highest complaint count among 19 Focus model years with reports.
Of the 2010 reports, 22 involved a crash and 4 involved a fire. 19 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
No safety recalls on file.
Representative owner complaints
287 reports, newest first.
Electrical system, Latches/locks/linkages, May 1, 2013
FIRST AUTOMATIC POWER DOOR LOCK PROBLEM: THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCK WOULD NOT RESPOND TO FOB, INTERIOR DOOR LOCK OPENER OR MANUAL INTERVENTION. REPAIR SHOP CHECKED FUSE, CHECKED GOOD. SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT FOR REPAIR. STARTED WORKING AGAIN AFTER I LEFT THE FORD DEALERSHIP. SECOND AUTOMATIC POWER DOOR LOCK PROBLEM: 21649 MILES. THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR LOCK WOULD NOT RESPOND TO FOB, INTERIOR DOOR LOCK OPENER OR MANUAL INTERVENTION. SHOP NOTES: CUSTOMER STATES PASS REAR DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK, SERVICE WRITER VERIFIED. HAPPENS WHEN HOT OUT, WORKS WHEN COOL IN THE MORNING. FAILED DOOR LATCH RIGHT REAR, TEST VERIFIED PINPOINT TEST LEAD TO LATCH REPLACED RIGHT REAR DOOR LOCK LATCH ASSEMBLE 901. THIRD POWER DOOR LOCK FAILURE. MILEAGE 49826, THE DRIVER SIDE REAR DOOR LOCK WOULD NOT RESPOND TO FOB, INTERIOR DOOR LOCK OPENER OR MANUAL INTERVENTION. 4/29/2013 RETURNED TO DEALERSHIP, SERVICE WRITER VERIFIED, SCHEDULED SERVICE APPOINTMENT FOR 5/1/2013. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. IF DRIVERS DOOR LOCK FAILS AND DRIVER NEEDS EMERGENCY EXIT OF VEHICLE, DRIVER COULD NOT EXIT. WE ALSO OWN A 2010 FORD FUSION WITH APPROXIMATELY SAME MILEAGE AND HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH IT. FORD COULD RE-ENGINEER THE 2010 FOCUS POWER DOOR LOCKS LIKE THE ONES THEY ENGINEERED FOR THE 2010 FUSION AND REPLACE ALL LOCKS UPON FAILURE OF FIRST LOCK. I FOUND 14 OTHER REPORTS OF FAILURES OF POWER LOCKS ON THE 2010 FORD FOCUS. I DIDN'T REPORT THIS UNTIL MY THIRD FAILURE. I WOULD THUS ASSUME FOR EVERY REPORTED FAILURE, THERE ARE OVER 100 NOT REPORTED, MAYBE MORE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND NEEDS ADDITIONAL ACTION BY THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY. *TR
Power train, Apr 10, 2013
I WAS DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON AT ABOUT 60 MPH WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY BEGAN TO LOSE SPEED AND A WRENCH LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN I TRIED TO ACCELERATE, THE CAR DID NOT RESPOND. I PUT ON THE HAZARD LIGHTS AND THE CARE "COASTED" AT 20 MPH FOR 2 TO 3 MILES UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF AT A CONVENIENCE STORE. I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE, WAS ABOUT READY TO CALL A TOW TRUCK, AND THOUGHT TO RESTART THE CARE AGAIN TO SEE WHAT WOULD HAPPEN. THE WRENCH LIGHT WAS OFF AND I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO WORK WITH NO PROBLEM. I AM TAKING IT INTO THE FORD DEALERSHIP TOMORROW; HOWEVER, I HAVE READY MANY ON-LINE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME TYPE OF INCIDENT AND I AM SKEPTICAL THAT THEY WILL BE ABLE TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM. NEEDLESS TO SAY, THIS WILL BE THE LAST FORD PRODUCT I PURCHASE (I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW). *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Mar 13, 2013
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS I HAVE SMELLED VERY STRONG GAS FUMES INSIDE THE AUTOMOBILE. THE SMELL WAS SO STRONG THAT I HAVE CHECKED FOR LEAKING HOSES, ETC. *TR
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Mar 7, 2013
ON MARCH 5TH, 2013 I WAS TRAVELING HOME AT 65 MPH AND THE CAR JERKED FOR A BRIEF MOMENT AND NO WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. TRAVELED ANOTHER 20 MILES AND AGAIN IT JERKED THIS TIME THE CONTROL MODULE/TRANSMISSION LIGHT (WRENCH ICON) CAME ON AND THE CAR BEGAN TO GO INTO LIMP MODE. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE FREEWAY AND SHUT THE CAR OFF. AFTER A FEW SECOND STARTED IT BACK UP AND RESET THE COMPUTER. WAS ABLE TO GET BACK ON THE FREEWAY AND MAKE IT THE NEXT 30 MILES HOME AND ANOTHER 10 MILES THE NEXT DAY TO THE DEALERSHIP WITH NO ISSUES. I WAS INFORMED ON MARCH 6TH THAT THE THROTTLE BODY WAS BAD AND HAS TO BE REPLACED. THIS SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE WITH THE 2010 FORD FOCUS HER IN READING THE OTHER COMPLAINTS. CURRENT MILEAGE ON THE CAR IS 78,000 BUT ENTIRE ENGINE WAS REPLACED AT 58,000 MILES (UNDER WARRANTY DO TO A TIMING FAILURE AT 65MPH DESTROYING THE MOTOR!!! *TR
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Feb 25, 2013
CAR SUDDENLY WENT IN TO LIMP MODE. WAS ABLE TO LIMP TO CORLEYS FORD IN GRANTS NM. DEALER REPLACED THROTTLE BODY AT MY COST. $382 FOR THROTTLE BODY AND $327 LABOR. *TR
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 19, 2013
I HAVE A 2010 FORD FOCUS THAT HAS A "RAW GAS SMELL IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND IN THE TRUNK" AREA. THIS SMELL IS NOT CONSTANT, AT TIMES WE SMELL IT FOR SEVERAL HOURS AND THEN AT OTHER TIMES NO SMELL. BUT MOSTLY WE SMELL RAW GAS. I'VE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT TWICE. THEY COULD SMELL THE FUMES, WHEN I BROUGHT IT IN, BUT COULD NOT FIND WHERE IT WAS COMING FROM. THE VEHICLE WAS LEFT THERE FOR A COUPLE DAYS TO BE COMPLETELY CHECKED.. THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO FIND NOR FIX THE PROBLEM. THE "GAS FUMES GIVE ME HEADACHES WHEN DRIVING" THE VEHICLE ALSO I WORRY THAT THIS "RAW GAS COULD CAUSE A FIRE." *TR
Wheels, Feb 8, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD TO CHANGE ALL FOUR TIRES IN UNDER 20,000 MILES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,811 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE 26,000.
Tires, Jan 29, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FOCUS EQUIPPED WITH KUMHO TIRES SIZE P215/45/R17, DOT (COWBYP5M). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A BLISTER ON THE SIDEWALL OF THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE TIRE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TIRE WAS NOT CHANGED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,500. THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A THREE INCH BLISTER ON THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE. UPDATED 03/11/13
Power train, Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Jan 27, 2013
I AM WONDERING WHY THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT IS COMING ON. I ONLY HAVE 780 MILES ON THE CAR EVENTHOUGH I BOUGHT THE CAR JAN 2010. I AM RETIRED AND ONLY NEED THE CAR TO GO FOOD SHOPPING AND GO ON A FEW ERRANDS. I WAS SICK IN MAY 2011 AND JUST STARTED DRIVING MY CAR AGAIN TO THE STORE IN NOV 2012. IN JAN 2013 THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT COMES ON AND I HAVE NOT HAD ANY ACCIDENTS OR STALLED ON THE ROAD AS OF TODAY. I AM WONDERING IF THERE IS A RECALL FOR FORD FOCUS 2010. I RECEIVED MAIL FOR RECALL ON 2011-2013--BUT I HAVE A 2010 FORD FOCUS. THE CAR DEALER TOLD ME TO BRING THE CAR IN--IT'S DUE FOR INSPECTION IN APRIL AND I PLAN ON TAKING THE CAR TO THE DEALER IN APRIL UNLESS I STALL OR FIND OUT THAT THERE IS A RECALL. THE WRENCH LIGHT COMES ON AND I ONLY DRIVE AT THE MOST 25 CITY SPEED LIMIT. *TR
Steering, Dec 17, 2012
THIS CAR WAS JUST PURCHASED. PARKED CAR IN DRIVEWAY AND THE NEXT MORNING MY WIFE COULD NOT START THE CAR. I CALLED SELLER AND HE SAID TO 'WIGGLE" STEERING WHEEL AND CAR WOULD START.WIFE COULD NOT ACCOMPLISH THIS FEAT. I TRIED AND WITH MUCH FORCE GOT THE WHEEL TO MOVE AND THEN CAR STARTED. PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE IN STEERING WHEEL. THIS SEEMS TO BE A REAL POOR DESIGN. I AM TAKING THE CAR TO : LOCKSMITH AND THEN FORD DEALER TO SEE WHAT THE "FIX" ACTUALLY IS. HAVE SEEN MANY COMPLAINTS ON THIS SITE AND OTHERS. *TR
Suspension, Dec 12, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND COMPLETING A TURN, THE FRONT AXLE SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THE AXLE WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. RETURNED BY USPS. 2ND ATTEMPT ON 1/16/2013 FAILED. *KB
Power train, Nov 25, 2012
ENGINE SPEED BEGAN TO CLIMB WHILE DECELERATING/COASTING IN 2ND GEAR BETWEEN SIGNALED INTERSECTIONS ON HWY 25 IN MONTICELLO, MN AT ABOUT 4.30PM THIS AFTERNOON. A MINOR COLLISION WAS AVOIDED BY QUICKLY SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL AND FIRMLY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE. THE ENGINE SPEED REMAINED ELEVATED (ABOVE 2000 RPMS) FOR A FEW SECONDS AFTER THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. FORD CUSTOMER CARE WAS LAST NOTIFIED AFTER A SIMILAR INSTANCE OCCURRED WITH THE VEHICLE ABOUT 4 WEEKS AGO; I REQUESTED A RETURN CALL FROM A CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER AT THAT TIME BUT HAVE YET TO RECEIVE A RESPONSE FROM THE MANUFACTURER. *TR
Steering, Nov 13, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A CLUNKING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. AFTER THE REPLACEMENT OF THE TIRES THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN THEN ADVISED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR TIRES WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED A SECOND TIME BECAUSE AN ALIGNMENT WAS NOT PERFORMED IN TIME. ADDITIONALLY, WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN OVER AN UNEVEN ROAD SURFACE, THERE WAS A LOUD BANG COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRE WEAR WAS NOT BECAUSE OF THE ALIGNMENT BUT BECAUSE OF A SAFETY DEFECT WITHIN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,754.
Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Nov 7, 2012, crash
THIS VEHICLE IS PART OF THE NATIONAL FLEET OWNED BY THE US POSTAL SERVICE. THE DRIVER WAS TRYING TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AT AN INTERSECTION. THE ENGINE BEGAN REVVING AS THE DRIVER WAS APPLYING THE BRAKES. THE ADDITIONAL ACCELERATION MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO STOP CAUSING THE FOCUS TO COLLIDE INTO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE STOPPED AHEAD. THE FOCUS ENGAGED THE STOPPED VEHICLE ONCE, PUSHED IT AHEAD, THEN ENGAGED IT A SECOND TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE NOTHING WAS FOUND TO BE WRONG. THIS INCIDENT IS CONSISTENT WITH PAST COMPLAINTS FILED WITH NHTSA FOR SAME MODEL YEAR FORD FOCUS VEHICLES. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Nov 1, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE THROTTLE WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000.
Power train, Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 26, 2012
AFTER CONTINUED OPERATION IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RETURN TO IDLE SPEED AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP (MANUAL TRANSMISSION/NOT IN GEAR). THIS OCCURRED TWICE DURING A COMMUTE HOME ON A SIGNALED HIGHWAY 10/26/12. I PULLED OFF THE ROADWAY AND IMMEDIATELY CONTACTED FORD CUSTOMER CARE. [XXX], THE REPRESENTATIVE WITH WHOM I SPOKE, STATED HE WOULD LOG THE CONCERN. FORD HAS ALREADY ATTEMPTED REPAIR FOR THE PROBLEM BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO HAVE IDLE SPEED/THROTTLE ISSUES. I QUESTION WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS SAFE TO OPERATE IN CLOSE TRAFFIC. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 18, 2012
BOUGHT FOCUS NEW WITH 49 MILES ON IT ON DEC 1, 2010. I HAVE HAD PREMATURE TIRE WEAR, AND ISSUES WITH STALLING/ JUMPING. I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM AN EVENT THIS PAST WEEKEND AND HAD BEEN ON THE ROAD 45 MINUTES WHEN THE CAR STARTED ACTING LIKE IT WAS GOING TO STALL, THEN STARTED MAKING A HIGH PITCHED SQUEAL NOISE. I MANAGED TO MAKE IT HOME, AND AFTER ARRIVING HOME THE CAR KEPT WANTING TO JUMP WHILE PARKED. THE IDLE WOULD JUMP TO 3000RPM THEN BACK DOWN TO 1000RPM, THEN RISE SLOWLY HOLDING STEADY AT 2000RPM FOR ABOUT 5 SECONDS AND THEN RELAX. AFTER ALL OF THIS THE CAR HAD A STRONG COOLANT SMELL, AS WELL AS HIGH CONDENSATION DRIPPING OUT OF THE TAILPIPE. HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER, AND AFTER 3 DAYS THEY COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM. AFTER READING THE 105 COMPLAINTS ABOUT 2010 FOCUS I KNOW I AM NOT ALONE, AND NOW HAVE JUST DECIDED TO DITCH THE FOCUS. *TR
Latches/locks/linkages, Oct 17, 2012
WE HAVE TAKEN OUR CAR TO THE FORD SERVICE CENTER NO LESS THAN SIX TIMES BECAUSE THE INTERIOR DOOR LOCKS WILL NOT UNLOCK (POWER LOCKS). THERE IS NOT A MANUAL WAY TO UNLOCK THE DOORS. OUR TEENAGE DAUGHTER DRIVES THIS VEHICLE AND WE ARE CONCERNED FOR HER WELL-BEING OF BEING ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE FOR ANY REASON (ACCIDENT, FIRE, AND INCONVENIENCE). FORD HAS CLAIMED THAT NOTHING CAN BE DONE AND IT'S ATTRIBUTABLE TO US LIVING OFF OF A DIRT ROAD AND THE CAR DESIGN DOES NOT INCLUDE DOOR WEATHERSTRIPPING. WE ARE GIVING FORD ONE LAST OPPORTUNITY TO CORRECT BEFORE HIRING AN ATTORNEY. THE CAR IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND HAS NOT BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENTS. *TR
Structure, Oct 11, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL OF THE DOORS FAILED TO UNLOCK INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE CONTACT LIVING ON A DIRT ROAD IN WHICH DUST WAS ENTERING THE LOCK. THE DOOR HANDLES WERE REPLACED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 54,246.
Other or unspecified, Sep 27, 2012
IN MEDIUM/HEAVY RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC, THE ENGINE SPEED BEGAN TO RISE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS COASTING (FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR) IN 3RD GEAR. I SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL, APPLIED THE BRAKES AND WAS ABLE TO AVOID STRIKING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME, BUT THE ENGINE SPEED CONTINUED TO CLIMB. A BLIP OF THE THROTTLE EVENTUALLY HALTED THE ENGINE SPEED RISE AND THE RPMS SLOWLY RETURNED TO NORMAL. THE VEHICLE SEEMED TO RUN NORMALLY FOR THE FOLLOWING COUPLE MINUTES AND I WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE FREEWAY SAFELY, STOP AND RESTART THE CAR. AFTER A QUICK EXAMINATION, I FOUND NOTHING IN THE DRIVER'S FOOTWELL THAT COULD'VE INTERFERED WITH THE PEDAL'S OPERATION. THIS IS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE IN WHICH THE VEHICLE HAS ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN VOLITION. THE FIRST INCIDENT HAPPENED WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED ON A RURAL STRETCH OF INTERSTATE. I STOPPED THE VEHICLE BY SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL, QUICKLY PULLING OVER TO THE SHOULDER AND TURNING OFF THE IGNITION. AT THE TIME I ASSUMED IT WAS A TEMPORARY MALFUNCTION WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM; THE CAR ACTED NORMALLY AFTER BEING RESTARTED. DURING THIS MOST RECENT INCIDENT, HOWEVER, THE CRUISE CONTROL WASN'T ENGAGED AT ANY TIME DURING THE TRIP.
Suspension, Tires, Wheels, Aug 28, 2012
WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT THE HANKOOK OPTIMO H725 BRAND TIRES ON MY CAR HAVE FAILED. I WAS ADVISED NOT TO DRIVE THE CAR FOR LONG TRIPS, AND TO REPLACE THE TIRES ASAP. I HAVE 24,000 MILES ON 3 OF THE TIRES AND 16000 ON ANOTHER. I ALREADY HAD TO REPLACE ONE TIRE BECAUSE OF A SIDEWALL BUBBLE. *TR
Electrical system, Aug 28, 2012, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO JUMP START THE VEHICLE WHEN SHE NOTICED SPARKS COMING FROM THE BATTERY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSE THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE WHICH DAMAGED THE STARTER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000.
Power train, Electrical system, Visibility, Seat belts, Structure, Tires, Equipment, Service brakes, Engine, Aug 6, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT COOLANT WAS EMITTED THROUGH THE AIR CONDITIONING DUCT AND LEAKED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE CAUSED ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS IN THE VEHICLE. A REPRESENTATIVE WAS SENT BY THE MANUFACTURER TO INSTALL A COOLANT FAN MOTOR ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE INSTALLATION, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED WHO OFFERED NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000. ..UPDATED 09-26-12 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN COOLANT CAME OUT OF THE AIRDUCTS IT GOT ON THE CONSUMER'S FACE. WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE WENT IN REVERSE. THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AGAIN, THE CONSUMER HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE SEAT BELT UNBUCKLED. THE COOLANT THAT CAME OUT OF THE AIRDUCTS ALSO REACHED THE INTERIOR FLOOR AND BEHIND THE CONSOLE. OTHER ISSUES WITH VEHICLE ARE THE TIRES THAT HAVE ALWAYS LOOKED WORN, WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE, RPMS WOULD INCREASE AND ENGINE REVS, TOXIC AND BURNING WIRE ODORS, EXCESSIVE HEAT FROM THE ENGINE, METAL GRINDING SOUNDS FROM UNDER THE HOOD, VIBRATING AND ROUGH RIDING, THE TRUNK OPENS ON ITS OWN, COMPRESSING SOUND WHILE AIR CONDITION IS RUNNING, WINDOWS WERE ICING ON THE EXTERIOR OF DRIVER AND PASSENGER WINDOWS, AND RUST ON THE IGNITION. UPDATED 10/01/2012 *JS
Fuel system, Gasoline, Latches/locks/linkages, Engine, Aug 3, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE DOOR LATCH BUTTON WAS DEPRESSED THE BUTTON WOULD IMMEDIATELY RELEASE, CAUSING THE DOORS TO REMAIN UNLOCKED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,670 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 48,889. UPDATED 09/05/12*LJ THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE RPM FLUCTUATED AT IDLE. ALSO, THE VEHICLE WAS CONSUMING AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GAS. UPDATED 09/10/12
Suspension, Aug 2, 2012
STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION IS FELT UPON APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES. THE VIBRATIONS ARE STRONGER AT HIGHER SPEEDS. AN AUTOMOTIVE SPECIALIST TOLD ME IT IS A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE FORD FOCUS DUE TO UNDERDESIGNED SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. THIS CAN CREATE A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZZARD AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS (65MPH) DUE TO THE STRONG VIBRATIONS IN THE STEERING WHEEL. *TR