How common are electrical problems in the 2010 Ford Focus?

NHTSA lists 43 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Focus, which is 15% of the 287 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Ford Focus electrical system?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Electrical System on the 2010 Ford Focus.

At what mileage do 2010 Focus electrical problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2010 Focus is 61,000 miles.

Did any 2010 Focus electrical complaints involve fires or crashes?

NHTSA data shows one fire and zero crashes among the 43 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Focus, with no injuries reported.

How does the 2010 Focus compare to other years for electrical complaints?

The 2010 Focus had a 15% share of complaints tied to the Electrical System, higher than the 2015 (6%), 2016 (7%), 2017 (5%), and 2018 (6%) model years.

2010 Ford Focus Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 43 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Ford Focus, 15% of all 287 complaints filed for that year, with a median failure mileage of 61,000. One fire was reported and no related recalls are listed for this area.

Electrical System complaints: 43; 15% of 287
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 61,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Door locks fail to respond to the key fob or interior/exterior latch, sometimes trapping the driver inside the car.
Vehicles stall or lose power unexpectedly while driving at highway and city speeds, then are slow or unable to restart.
The engine fails to start, in one case producing visible sparks from the battery and damage to the starter.
The steering wheel and ignition key stick or lock, in some cases paired with the seat belt unbuckling on its own.
A door-ajar sensor malfunctions, leaving interior lights on and preventing the doors from locking automatically while driving.

When 2010 Ford Focus electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 20, 2010, latest Sep 30, 2020.

43 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2010 to Sep 2020; peak May 2013 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2010 Ford Focus

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Focus model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201043 (15%)
201125 (22%)
2012370 (10%)
2013282 (13%)
2014252 (10%)
201565 (6%)
201686 (7%)
201741 (5%)
201852 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems in the 2010 Ford Focus?: NHTSA lists 43 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Focus, which is 15% of the 287 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Ford Focus electrical system?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Electrical System on the 2010 Ford Focus.
At what mileage do 2010 Focus electrical problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2010 Focus is 61,000 miles.
Did any 2010 Focus electrical complaints involve fires or crashes?: NHTSA data shows one fire and zero crashes among the 43 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Focus, with no injuries reported.
How does the 2010 Focus compare to other years for electrical complaints?: The 2010 Focus had a 15% share of complaints tied to the Electrical System, higher than the 2015 (6%), 2016 (7%), 2017 (5%), and 2018 (6%) model years.