Ford Focus / 2009
2009 Ford Focus problems
Owners have filed 323 complaints about the 2009 Ford Focus with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 14.6% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of power train at 12.1%.
Complaints323
Crashes39
Fires2
Injuries31
Deaths3
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 14.6% · 47
Power train 12.1% · 39
Vehicle speed control 10.2% · 33
Suspension 7.7% · 25
Wheels 6.8% · 22
Air bags 6.8% · 22
Latches/locks/linkages 5.6% · 18
Tires 5.3% · 17
Severity
Of those complaints, 39 describe a crash, 2 describe a fire, 31 report an injury and 3 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 19 model years of the Ford Focus in this data, 2009 draws comparatively few complaints; 2000 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 9 in the last three years against 32 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 46,450 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000. Electrical system · reported at 65,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the turn signal was activated and failed to respond. In addition, the brake light became inoperative. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 98,101. Electrical system · reported at 98,101 miles
All 4 door latches and locks do not work correctly. Very dangerous!!! I can't get out or get in through any doors at times. It's different every day. They won't open with fob or manually. I see there are thousands of people with the same problem. Recall and get this fixed before someone gets killed because they can't get out!!!!!! Electrical system · reported at 128,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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