2009 Ford Focus Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Focus years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 17th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 229 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Ford Focus. That ranks 17th out of 20 Focus model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (45 complaints, 20%), typically at around 83,162 miles. Complaints mention 26 crashes, 2 fires, 21 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 229owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 26complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Ford Focus problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 45 | 20% | 83,162 | — | — |
| Power Train | 39 | 17% | 57,641 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 33 | 14% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 25 | 11% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 22 | 10% | 44,576 | — | — |
| Wheels | 22 | 10% | 32,500 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 18 | 8% | 42,150 | — | — |
| Tires | 17 | 7% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 16 | 7% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 16 | 7% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 | 6% | 87,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 12 | 5% | 61,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 9 | 4% | 6,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 3% | 39,253 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 2% | 6,318 | — | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 2% | 17,010 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 2% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 2% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 2% | 42,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 1% | 22,050 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | 47,583 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Ford Focus recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Ford Focus.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
incident [XXX], Parking in front of Physical Therapy clinic, suddenly the motor revved and car shot across the sidewalk and went through the wall of the clinic. No one was there and no one was hurt. Insurance was notified. (Hartford) Googling Auro malfunctions for Ford Focus, I come across several…
Rocker panels rust out and cause the lifting points on the car unable to be used. Mechanics refuse to work on my car due to not being able to lift the vehicle per manufacturer lifting points.
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Focus. The contact stated while parked in the driveway, the contact opened both rear doors; however, while attempting to close the doors, the doors failed to latch securely. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be…
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the contact felt the front passengerâs side brake was seizing. The contact stated there was smoke coming from the brakes. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over on the side of the road and waited…
My car started to rough idle, when I go to press the gas pedal there is no rev or acceleration or anything. It came up with a code for the throttle body and had it replaced and it worked fine for a while and then it happened again, so I replaced the throttle body again and it started happening…
Other Ford Focus years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 837 | 7 |
| 2017 Focus | 898 | 10 |
| 2016 Focus | 1,183 | 10 |
| 2015 Focus | 1,022 | 9 |
| 2014 Focus | 2,603 | 12 |
| 2013 Focus | 2,112 | 11 |
| 2012 Focus | 3,769 | 7 |
| 2011 Focus | 113 | 0 |
| 2010 Focus | 287 | 0 |
| 2009 | 229 | 0 |
| 2008 Focus | 250 | 1 |
| 2007 Focus | 391 | 0 |
| 2006 Focus | 205 | 0 |
| 2005 Focus | 441 | 1 |
| 2004 Focus | 387 | 1 |
| 2003 Focus | 977 | 1 |
| 2002 Focus | 939 | 1 |
| 2001 Focus | 1,761 | 7 |
| 2000 Focus | 3,686 | 11 |
| 1999 Focus | 11 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford Focus?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 45 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Ford Focus?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 Ford Focus a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Focus model years, the 2009 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.