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2011 Ford Focus SE Sedan

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2011 Ford Focus – front Unverified
Photo: 2011 Ford Focus SE, front right, 02-17-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the second generation (North America) (2008–2011); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 2011 Ford Focus SE, front right, 02-17-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 2009 Ford Focus SES Sedan in Sangria Red Metallic, Front Left, 06-15-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Ford Focus NA Gen. II Coupe IMG 6058 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 2011 Ford Focus SE, rear right, 02-17-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 2009FordFocusSES(coupe)Dashboard by Porsche997SBS, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2011 Ford Focus SE Sedan is a 140-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 sedan with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $17,270 MSRP and is rated at 29 mpg combined.

It makes 140 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 136 lb-ft of torque at 4250 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 35 mpg highway (29 mpg combined).

The Focus measures 175.0 inches long on a 102.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,623 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$17,270 ($24,957 *)
MSRP with Destination$17,995 ($26,004 *)
Destination Charge$725
Engine
Engine Type2.0L I4
Displacement2 L
Horsepower140 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque136 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City25 MPG
Highway35 MPG
Combined29 MPG
Tank Capacity13.5 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front15.0 in
Wheels Rear15.0 in
Tires FrontP195/60R15
Tires RearP195/60R15
Dimensions & Weight
Length175 in
Width67.8 in
Height58.6 in
Wheelbase102.9 in
Curb Weight2,623 lbs
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Side crash Not rated
Rollover ★★★★★ (13.0 % risk)
Tested variant: 2011 Ford Focus 4 DR FWD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2011 Ford Focus 2 DR FWD: overall not rated

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Ford FOCUS.

113 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2011 Ford FOCUS

Owner Complaints

113 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Ford FOCUS (8 mention a crash, 6 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System25
Power Train20
Latches/Locks/Linkages17
Structure14
Unknown Or Other12
Steering10
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
May 14, 2026 · Steering
“The contact owns a 2011 Ford Forcus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. No warning lights were illuminated. The…”
Sep 24, 2025 · Steering
“The contact owns a 2011 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction and instead turned in the opposite…”
Aug 1, 2024 · Unknown Or Other
“I hit an animal in my way to work as I reported the accident to my insurance company they were going to cover the parts and have it towed to my choice as it was however the professional car shop…”
Jul 30, 2024 · Unknown Or Other
“I did not crash the vehicle I bought it preowned”
Feb 28, 2024 · Steering
“My car made grinding sounds when turning the steering wheel. My mechanic found a leak on Power Steering Pump & replaced it. My car has only 48,800 miles & there's a recall for Ford Trucks with the…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2011 FORD FOCUS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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