How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2010 Ford Focus have?

NHTSA lists 53 Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Ford Focus, which is 18% of its 287 total complaints for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Ford Focus door locks?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Structure & Body issues reported on the 2010 Ford Focus.

At what mileage do 2010 Ford Focus door lock problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2010 Ford Focus is 45,000 miles.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 2 injuries associated with Structure & Body complaints on the 2010 Ford Focus, and no fires.

What is the most common Structure & Body complaint on the 2010 Ford Focus?

The most frequent pattern in sample complaints involves door locks that fail to open or unlock, sometimes trapping occupants inside the vehicle.

2010 Ford Focus Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 53 Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Ford Focus, 18% of its 287 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 45,000. The most common pattern is door locks and latches failing to open or unlock, sometimes trapping occupants inside.

Structure & Body complaints: 53; 18% of 287
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 45,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Door locks fail intermittently, refusing to unlock or lock via key fob, interior latch, or key, sometimes forcing occupants to crawl out through another door.
Rear power door locking mechanisms stop working, leaving occupants unable to exit from the affected door.
Dealers reportedly replace door lock linkages or mechanisms multiple times without permanently fixing the failure.
Headrests are described as pushing too far forward, causing neck pain and an uncomfortable driving posture.
One owner reported the roof detached from the vehicle after a crash into a deer at 55 mph.

When 2010 Ford Focus body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 20, 2010, latest Jan 28, 2025.

53 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2010 to Jan 2025; peak May 2013 (3).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2010 Ford Focus

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Focus model year

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

201053 (18%)
201131 (27%)
2012458 (12%)
2013136 (6%)
2014104 (4%)
201525 (2%)
201620 (2%)
201710 (1%)
201810 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2010 Ford Focus have?: NHTSA lists 53 Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Ford Focus, which is 18% of its 287 total complaints for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Ford Focus door locks?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Structure & Body issues reported on the 2010 Ford Focus.
At what mileage do 2010 Ford Focus door lock problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2010 Ford Focus is 45,000 miles.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 2 injuries associated with Structure & Body complaints on the 2010 Ford Focus, and no fires.
What is the most common Structure & Body complaint on the 2010 Ford Focus?: The most frequent pattern in sample complaints involves door locks that fail to open or unlock, sometimes trapping occupants inside the vehicle.