2009 Ford FocusProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 229 owner complaints about the 2009 Ford Focus, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 24, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2009 Ford Focus has problems
229 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 45 | 0 |
| Power train | 39 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 33 | 4 |
| Suspension | 25 | 3 |
| Air bags | 22 | 13 |
| Wheels | 22 | 5 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 18 | 0 |
| Tires | 17 | 1 |
| Engine | 16 | 0 |
| 12 other systems | 67 | 12 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2009 Ford Focus recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
When do electrical system problems start?
85kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 36 electrical system complaints. 72% were reported before 100,000 miles.
2009 vs. every other Focus year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Focus median. How we score
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- Caution
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2009 Ford Focus safety ratings
2009 Ford Focus 2-DR. Hatchback w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
What Focus owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start-up after multiple attempts without warning. The contact initially took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and the ignition switch and housing were replaced. A few months later, the failure recurred, and the…
THE FUEL PUMP KEEP DISABLING! WHEN TRYING TO CRANK THE CAR IT WILL CONTINUE TO TURN OVER AFTER THE KEY HAS BEEN PULLED BACK OUT OF THE START POSITION
TL* THE CONTACT'S SON OWNS A 2009 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT SON STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS JUMP STARTED AND RESUMED NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT…
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