MYRModel Year Report

2009 Ford Focus

▲ Better than typical
2009 Ford Focus
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Focus Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2009 highlighted. 1999: 11 complaints 1999 2000: 3686 complaints 2001: 1761 complaints 2002: 939 complaints 2002 2003: 977 complaints 2004: 387 complaints 2005: 441 complaints 2005 2006: 204 complaints 2007: 391 complaints 2008: 250 complaints 2008 2009: 229 complaints 2009 2010: 287 complaints 2011: 113 complaints 2011 2012: 3763 complaints 2013: 2106 complaints 2014: 2597 complaints 2014 2015: 1016 complaints 2016: 1178 complaints 2017: 894 complaints 2017 2018: 826 complaints 2018
2009: 229 complaints
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YearComplaints
199911
20003686
20011761
2002939
2003977
2004387
2005441
2006204
2007391
2008250
2009229
2010287
2011113
20123763
20132106
20142597
20151016
20161178
2017894
2018826

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21%

21% of complaints: electrical system — 47 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and switch.

POWER TRAIN 17%

17% of complaints: power train — 39 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 14%

14% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 33 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
SUSPENSION 11%

11% of complaints: suspension — 25 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rear.

CRASH FIRE
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL AND FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS A STRONG BURNING ODOR INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120705

WHEELS 10%

10% of complaints: wheels — 22 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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DRIVING AT NORMAL HWY SPEED, THE RENTAL CAR (2009 FORD FOCUS) WANDERED AS IF SOMETHING WAS WRONG IN THE WHEELS OR STEERING WHEEL AND THEN FLIPPED OVER ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ROAD. MY ENTIRE FAMILY ALMOST PERISHED THAT DAY. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20100302

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2009 Ford Focus — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (47 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (39 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (33 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2009 Ford Focus reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 Ford Focus is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford Focus?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2009 Ford Focus have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.