Complaints
156
Crashes
15
Fires
0
Injuries
17
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2011 Ford Focus Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#125 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:51,537 mi
Crash-related:1
#219 complaints
POWER TRAIN
Avg mileage:67,346 mi
Crash-related:1
#312 complaints
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Avg mileage:52,275 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Ford Focus.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 25 | 1 | — | 51,537 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 19 | 1 | — | 67,346 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 12 | — | — | 52,275 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 12 | 1 | — | 172,209 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 10 | — | — | 84,732 mi | |
| STEERING | 9 | 2 | — | 56,050 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 8 | 1 | — | 46,549 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 6 | 4 | — | 68,282 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 5 | — | — | 29,862 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | — | — | 69,733 mi | |
| WHEELS | 5 | — | — | 33,890 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | 3 | — | 101,282 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 4 | — | — | 126,022 mi | |
| TIRES | 4 | — | — | 35,889 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 | — | — | 58,630 mi | |
| ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 80,889 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | — | — | 41,553 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | 1 | — | 58,843 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 44,150 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 44,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | 50,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | — | — | 73,673 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | 15,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | — | — | 36,484 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 47,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 7,915 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | 1 | — | 92,000 mi | |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 1 | — | — | 100,000 mi |
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