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2011 Ford Focus

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Fewer warning signs than most model years

Owner complaints for the 2011 Ford Focus are lower than the model-year median of 864.5.

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113Owner complaints

Model-year median: 864.5

0Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

Other model years Selected year
250
2008229
2009287
2010113
20113,768
20122,110
20132,601
2014
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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Electrical System
25Power Train
20Latches/locks/linkages
17Structure
14Unknown Or Other
12
All reported categories
Steering
10Vehicle Speed Control
9Air Bags
6Wheels
6Suspension
5Service Brakes
4Tires
4Electronic Stability Control (esc)
3Engine
3Exterior Lighting
3Seat Belts
3Fuel System, Gasoline
2Fuel/propulsion System
2Seats
2Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2Visibility/wiper
2Engine And Engine Cooling
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

91 reports with mileage · 22 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 25 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 20 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Latches/locks/linkages. Review the 17 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

8 crash reports0 fire reports6 injury reports

Structure complaints

14 reports
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15,000 miles · Apr 26, 2015
Electrical SystemStructure

THE BACK DOORS WOULD POP OPEN OFTEN, NOW WE HAVE TO KEEP THE PASS, SIDE DOOR IN THE BACK LOCKED BECAUSE IF WE USE IT WONT STAY CLOSED.AND NOW THE PASS, SIDE DOOR IN THE FRONT WONT UNLOCK. WE HAD IT CHECKED AT A FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY GREASED IT.ONE THING THAT ALSO HAPPENED WAS THE PAINT WAS PEELING WHEN WE FIRST GOT IT, THEY …

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THE BACK DOORS WOULD POP OPEN OFTEN, NOW WE HAVE TO KEEP THE PASS, SIDE DOOR IN THE BACK LOCKED BECAUSE IF WE USE IT WONT STAY CLOSED.AND NOW THE PASS, SIDE DOOR IN THE FRONT WONT UNLOCK. WE HAD IT CHECKED AT A FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY GREASED IT.ONE THING THAT ALSO HAPPENED WAS THE PAINT WAS PEELING WHEN WE FIRST GOT IT, THEY REPAINTED THE AFFECTED AREA. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10712940

116,000 miles · Aug 11, 2014
Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE DOORS FAILED TO OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTO BODY SHOP AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE REPAIR WOULD COST $1,000. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,000.

NHTSA ODI #10621450

52,000 miles · Mar 22, 2013
Latches/locks/linkagesStructure

THE REAR DOORS GET STUCK AND WONT OPEN. LIKE THEY STAY LOCKED. THEY WONT UNLOCK WITH THE REMOTE OR TRYING WITH THE MANUAL DOOR LOCK PULL. FORD SAID SOMETHING ABOUT IT BEING DIRT OR SOMETHING CAUSING THIS DEALERSHIP TRIED CLEANING THE LATCHES BUT THIS HAPPENS FEW TIMES AND NOW THE DOORS HAVE BEEN STUCKED CLOSED FOR 3 DAYS. WHAT…

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THE REAR DOORS GET STUCK AND WONT OPEN. LIKE THEY STAY LOCKED. THEY WONT UNLOCK WITH THE REMOTE OR TRYING WITH THE MANUAL DOOR LOCK PULL. FORD SAID SOMETHING ABOUT IT BEING DIRT OR SOMETHING CAUSING THIS DEALERSHIP TRIED CLEANING THE LATCHES BUT THIS HAPPENS FEW TIMES AND NOW THE DOORS HAVE BEEN STUCKED CLOSED FOR 3 DAYS. WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF GET ACCIDENT OR SOMETHING ONE THE KIDS CANNOT GET OUT THE CAR. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10504188

Mileage unknown · Jun 5, 2012
StructureInjury

CPSC# I1250486A. 2010 FORD FOCUS. CONSUMER STATED AS SHE WAS ENTERING THE CAR HER FOOT BECAME WEDGED BETWEEN THE PLASTIC CASING ON THE DOOR. *LN THE CONSUMER NEEDED HELP GETTING THE CASING OFF OF HER FOOT. SHE SUFFERED A MINOR INJURY. THE DEALER OFFERED TO FIX THE VEHICLE. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10461518

Official recalls

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NHTSA investigations

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