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2009 Ford Focus

229 federal complaints (323 component records) · 0 recall campaigns on file · 16 service bulletins
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Engine
2.0L 4-cyl
Fuel
Regular
Drive
FWD
EPA economy
24 city / 35 hwy
Federal complaints
229
Recall campaigns
0
Specifications show one example EPA configuration for this model year; other engines, drivetrains, and trims exist and the records below cover all of them.

Fault profile

Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.

Electrical system
47
Power train
39
Speed control
33
Suspension
25
Engine & cooling
24
Wheels
22
Air bags
22
Latches & locks
18
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.

Known issues

The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.

Electrical system

47 complaint records
"THIRD TIME HAVING A PROBLEM WITH IGNITION SWITCH! CAR WILL TURN ON BUT WON'T START, COSTING MORE TO FIX THAN THE CAR IS WORTH...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Related system parts - not a diagnosis
Engine Control Module
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Mass Air Flow Sensor
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MAP Sensor
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Power train

39 complaint records
"THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO HESITATE SHIFTING THEN WOULDNT GO PAST THIRD SHIFT AND THEN COMPLETELY STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
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Transmission Oil Cooler
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Automatic Transmission Assembly
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Manual Transmission Assembly
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Speed control

33 complaint records4 crash reports
"VEHICLE DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD, WHILE DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING. WOULD NOT START. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES NOW. TOOK IT TO FORD AND THEY SAY PROBLEM IS WITH THE THROTTLE CONTROL. *TR..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
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Throttle Body
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Throttle Position Sensor
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Idle Air Control Valve
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Service bulletins and warranty extensions

Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.

BulletinTypeComponentSummary
SSM 54601
Feb 2026
Electrical SystemFord and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code.
SSM 52476
Apr 2024
EquipmentAll accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during initial delivery.
SSM 47009
Jan 2018
EquipmentThe Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE).
SSM 46332
Jan 2017
EquipmentREPLACING THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT SYNC/NAVIGATION SYSTEM WITH EITHER AN AFTERMARKET SYNC/NAVIGATION KIT OR MODIFYING ORIGINAL SYNC/NAVIGATION PARTS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FEATURES IS NOT RECOMMENDED NOR SUPPORTED ON ANY FORD, MERCURY OR LINCOLN VEHICLE.
SSM 46132
Oct 2016
Service BrakesSOME 2008-2017 FORD/MERCURY/LINCOLN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SYNC MAY GENERATE A VHR THAT IDENTIFIES A CONCERN WITH THE BRAKES AND SUSPENSION CATEGORY INDICATING SERVICE IS REQUIRED DUE TO A BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LAMP BEING ILLUMINATED.
SSM 46085
Sep 2016
Engine And Engine CoolingThe Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns.
ASI-44707
Sep 2014
Power TrainFORD: AFTER POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ON WITH SEVERAL DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P06B8, P068A, P2610, IF KEY NOT LEFT FOR 30 SECONDS IN OFF POSITION FOLLOWING PROGRAMMING ON SOME MODEL 2009-15 VEHICLES. *PE
ASI-44649
Jul 2014
EquipmentFORD: A JOB AID WAS DEVELOPED AND NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE PTU INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL FLUID LEAKAGE FOR ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES. *PE
SIS-21841
Apr 2011
Electrical SystemCOMM-TRANS LUND: SOME 2009-2011 MODELS MAY HAVE THE AIR BAG INICATOR FLASHING WITH A STORED TROUBLE CODE. THIS IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM
AS-21769
Mar 2011
Service BrakesFORD: IF THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER, SURGE, OR HESITATION WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES WILL OVERRIDE ACCELERATION. *RM
SB-21510
Sep 2010
Vehicle Speed ControlFORD: ONE SOME 2008-2010 FOCUS VEHICLES THERE MAY BE AN INOPERABLE SPEED CONTROL. *RM
TB-21399
Jul 2010
TiresFORD: PREMATURE FRONT/REAR TIRE WEAR AND/OR VEHICLE DRIFT ON WET OR SNOW COVERED ROADS. IF PERFORMING AN ALIGNMENT, RECORD ALL ALIGN-MENT ANGLES PRIOR TO ANY ADJUSTMENTS, AND ENTER IN WARRANTY CLAIM IF APPLICABLE. *PE
TB-21400
Jul 2010
WheelsFORD: EQUIPPED WITH 17 INCH WHEELS ONLY; STEERING FOLLOWS ROAD IRREGULARITIES AND/OR RUTS. VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE VEHICLE'S STEERING SEEMS TO FOLLOW ROAD IRREGULARITIES. FIRST, COMPARE TO A SIMILAR VEHICLE UNDER THE SAME ROAD CONDITIONS.
TSB-20932
Aug 2009
Power TrainFORD: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A PARTS NO CRANK/NO START CONDITION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 9DTC) P1260 IN THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) AND U0100 IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC). *PE
TSB-08-22-2
Feb 2009
Fuel SystemFORD: VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0456 (VERY SMALL EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM LEAK DETECTED; VERY SMALL LEAK 0.020" (0.51 MM) DIAMETER). *PE
TSB-0819-9
Sep 2008
SteeringFORD: SOME VEHICLES BUILT ON OR AFTER 10/3/05 MAY EXPERIENCE A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF THE POWER STEERING (P/S) SYSTEM LEAKING AND/OR SYSTEM NOISY. *PE

Before you buy this vehicle

A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.

  1. Sit in it with the engine off and test everything that has a switch.Windows, locks, lights, the cluster, the radio. Electrical faults are this vehicle's story and the hardest to see on a drive: an intermittent no-start waits for the second week of ownership. Ask for the battery's age and whether any control module has been replaced.
  2. Drive it from a dead stop, twice, on a hill if you can.Shudder, hesitation, or a lurch under light throttle is how this vehicle's largest complaint cluster shows itself. Then ask for the transmission service history in writing; repeat repairs are a pattern, not a fluke.
  3. Test the throttle response and the cruise control on an open road.A surge, a hang in engine speed after lifting off, or cruise that will not set or cancel cleanly are the speed-control complaints on this vehicle.
  4. Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.

Every part on this vehicle

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Brakes
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Rear Brake PadsRear discs; economy cars may use drums/shoes insteadBuy it now on eBay
Brake ShoesRear drum brake vehicles onlyBuy it now on eBay
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Brake DrumsRear drum brake vehicles onlyBuy it now on eBay
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Brake Master CylinderBuy it now on eBay
Brake BoosterEVs use electronic boost; vacuum boosters are combustion-eraBuy it now on eBay
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Brake Hardware KitBuy it now on eBay
ABS Control ModuleABS became widespread early 1990s; standard by 2012Buy it now on eBay
ABS Wheel Speed SensorBuy it now on eBay
Parking Brake CableElectronic parking brakes replace cables on most vehicles after ~2015Buy it now on eBay
Brake Fluid ReservoirBuy it now on eBay
Brake Pedal PadMostly universal fitmentBuy it now on eBay
Suspension
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Strut MountBuy it now on eBay
Coil SpringsBuy it now on eBay
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Upper Control ArmBuy it now on eBay
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Control Arm BushingsBuy it now on eBay
Ball JointBuy it now on eBay
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Sway BarBuy it now on eBay
Front Wheel Hub Bearing AssemblyBuy it now on eBay
Rear Wheel Hub Bearing AssemblyBuy it now on eBay
Trailing ArmBuy it now on eBay
Torsion BarMostly trucks/SUVs of the 1980s-2000sBuy it now on eBay
Air Suspension CompressorLuxury/SUV trims onlyBuy it now on eBay
Air Suspension SpringLuxury/SUV trims onlyBuy it now on eBay
Camber Alignment KitBuy it now on eBay
Coilover KitAftermarket performance upgrade rather than OE replacementBuy it now on eBay
Steering
Steering Rack and PinionBuy it now on eBay
Power Steering PumpHydraulic PS phased out for electric ~2005-2015Buy it now on eBay
Power Steering HoseBuy it now on eBay
Power Steering ReservoirBuy it now on eBay
Electric Power Steering MotorEPS-equipped vehiclesBuy it now on eBay
Inner Tie RodBuy it now on eBay
Outer Tie Rod EndBuy it now on eBay
Steering ColumnBuy it now on eBay
Steering WheelBuy it now on eBay
Clock SpringAirbag-era vehicles; spiral cable behind wheelBuy it now on eBay
Engine
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Cylinder HeadBuy it now on eBay
Head Gasket SetBuy it now on eBay
Valve CoverBuy it now on eBay
Valve Cover GasketBuy it now on eBay
Timing Belt KitEngine-specific: belt vs chain varies by engine not model yearBuy it now on eBay
Timing Chain KitEngine-specific: belt vs chain varies by engine not model yearBuy it now on eBay
Timing CoverBuy it now on eBay
CamshaftBuy it now on eBay
CrankshaftBuy it now on eBay
Piston SetBuy it now on eBay
Connecting RodBuy it now on eBay
Oil PanBuy it now on eBay
Oil Pan GasketBuy it now on eBay
Oil PumpBuy it now on eBay
Oil FilterBuy it now on eBay
Oil CoolerBuy it now on eBay
Engine MountEVs have motor mounts; keyword still worksBuy it now on eBay
Harmonic BalancerBuy it now on eBay
FlywheelAutomatics use a flexplateBuy it now on eBay
FlexplateBuy it now on eBay
Intake ManifoldBuy it now on eBay
Intake Manifold GasketBuy it now on eBay
Exhaust ManifoldBuy it now on eBay
Valve SpringsBuy it now on eBay
Rocker ArmsBuy it now on eBay
Valve LiftersBuy it now on eBay
PCV ValveBuy it now on eBay
Serpentine BeltPre-1985 vehicles often use multiple V-beltsBuy it now on eBay
Belt TensionerBuy it now on eBay
Idler PulleyBuy it now on eBay
TurbochargerTurbo-equipped engines onlyBuy it now on eBay
IntercoolerTurbo-equipped engines onlyBuy it now on eBay
Engine Splash ShieldBuy it now on eBay
Engine Air FilterBuy it now on eBay
Air Intake BoxBuy it now on eBay
Oil Filler CapBuy it now on eBay
Engine Oil DipstickBuy it now on eBay
Engine Management
Engine Control ModuleOften VIN-programmed; note on pageBuy it now on eBay
Mass Air Flow SensorBuy it now on eBay
MAP SensorBuy it now on eBay
Throttle BodyBuy it now on eBay
Throttle Position SensorBuy it now on eBay
Idle Air Control ValveReplaced by electronic throttle controlBuy it now on eBay
Upstream Oxygen SensorBuy it now on eBay
Downstream Oxygen SensorPost-cat sensor arrived with OBD-II in 1996Buy it now on eBay
Coolant Temperature SensorBuy it now on eBay
Oil Pressure SensorBuy it now on eBay
Knock SensorBuy it now on eBay
Camshaft Position SensorBuy it now on eBay
Crankshaft Position SensorBuy it now on eBay
Vehicle Speed SensorBuy it now on eBay
Ignition
Spark PlugsBuy it now on eBay
Ignition CoilBuy it now on eBay
Ignition SwitchBuy it now on eBay
Ignition Lock CylinderPush-button start replaces the cylinder on most vehicles after ~2015Buy it now on eBay
Push Button Start SwitchBuy it now on eBay
Cooling
RadiatorBuy it now on eBay
Radiator CapBuy it now on eBay
Radiator Cooling FanBuy it now on eBay
Fan ClutchMechanical fans; mostly RWD trucksBuy it now on eBay
Water PumpBuy it now on eBay
ThermostatBuy it now on eBay
Thermostat HousingBuy it now on eBay
Upper Radiator HoseBuy it now on eBay
Lower Radiator HoseBuy it now on eBay
Heater HoseBuy it now on eBay
Heater CoreBuy it now on eBay
Coolant ReservoirEVs have coolant loops for battery/electronicsBuy it now on eBay
Radiator SupportBuy it now on eBay
Transmission Oil CoolerBuy it now on eBay
Fuel System
Fuel PumpBuy it now on eBay
Fuel Pump Module AssemblyIn-tank module with senderBuy it now on eBay
Fuel FilterBuy it now on eBay
Fuel InjectorsBuy it now on eBay
Fuel RailBuy it now on eBay
Fuel TankBuy it now on eBay
Gas CapCapless fillers on many vehicles after ~2010Buy it now on eBay
Fuel Filler NeckBuy it now on eBay
Fuel Pressure RegulatorBuy it now on eBay
Fuel Level Sending UnitBuy it now on eBay
High Pressure Fuel PumpGasoline direct injection enginesBuy it now on eBay
EVAP Purge ValveBuy it now on eBay
EVAP Charcoal CanisterBuy it now on eBay
Exhaust
Catalytic ConvertereBay requires EPA-compliant units; CARB-only rules for CA/NY/CO vehicles - flag on pageBuy it now on eBay
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Exhaust ResonatorBuy it now on eBay
Exhaust PipeBuy it now on eBay
Exhaust Flex PipeBuy it now on eBay
Exhaust Gasket SetBuy it now on eBay
Exhaust HangerLargely universal rubber hangersBuy it now on eBay
Exhaust Heat ShieldBuy it now on eBay
EGR ValveBuy it now on eBay
Secondary Air Injection PumpBuy it now on eBay
Exhaust TipAccessory; sized by pipe diameter not vehicleBuy it now on eBay
Drivetrain
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Torque ConverterBuy it now on eBay
Transmission Rebuild KitBuy it now on eBay
Transmission MountBuy it now on eBay
Transmission Oil PanBuy it now on eBay
Transmission Filter KitBuy it now on eBay
Shift SolenoidBuy it now on eBay
Transmission Control ModuleBuy it now on eBay
Shifter CableBuy it now on eBay
Shift KnobMostly universal threadsBuy it now on eBay
Clutch KitBuy it now on eBay
Clutch Master CylinderBuy it now on eBay
Clutch Slave CylinderBuy it now on eBay
Front CV AxleBuy it now on eBay
Rear CV AxleAWD/RWD independent-rear vehiclesBuy it now on eBay
CV Boot KitBuy it now on eBay
DriveshaftRWD/AWD vehiclesBuy it now on eBay
Universal JointBuy it now on eBay
Differential AssemblyBuy it now on eBay
Differential CoverBuy it now on eBay
Transfer Case4WD/AWD vehiclesBuy it now on eBay
Axle ShaftBuy it now on eBay
Wheel StudsBuy it now on eBay
Electrical
Car Battery12V battery; group size specificBuy it now on eBay
Battery CableBuy it now on eBay
Battery TrayBuy it now on eBay
AlternatorHybrids/EVs use DC-DC converters insteadBuy it now on eBay
Starter MotorBuy it now on eBay
Fuse BoxBuy it now on eBay
RelayStandardized ISO relaysBuy it now on eBay
Engine Wiring HarnessBuy it now on eBay
Body Control ModuleBuy it now on eBay
Instrument ClusterMileage-programmed; note on pageBuy it now on eBay
HornLargely universalBuy it now on eBay
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Power Window SwitchBuy it now on eBay
Door Lock ActuatorBuy it now on eBay
Key Fob RemoteBuy it now on eBay
Parking Assist SensorBuy it now on eBay
12V Power OutletBuy it now on eBay
Ground StrapBuy it now on eBay
Trailer Wiring HarnessBuy it now on eBay
HVAC
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AC EvaporatorBuy it now on eBay
AC Expansion ValveBuy it now on eBay
AC Receiver DrierBuy it now on eBay
AC Hose AssemblyBuy it now on eBay
Blower MotorBuy it now on eBay
Blower Motor ResistorBuy it now on eBay
Heater Control ValveBuy it now on eBay
Climate Control ModuleBuy it now on eBay
Cabin Air FilterRare before late 1990sBuy it now on eBay
AC Pressure SwitchBuy it now on eBay
Lighting
Headlight AssemblyBuy it now on eBay
Headlight BulbsBulb size specific; model keyword still standard searchBuy it now on eBay
Tail Light AssemblyBuy it now on eBay
Fog Light AssemblyBuy it now on eBay
Turn Signal AssemblyBuy it now on eBay
Side Marker LightBuy it now on eBay
Third Brake LightMandatory on US cars from 1986Buy it now on eBay
License Plate LightBuy it now on eBay
Dome Light AssemblyBuy it now on eBay
Headlight SwitchBuy it now on eBay
Dimmer SwitchBuy it now on eBay
Body
HoodBuy it now on eBay
Front FenderBuy it now on eBay
Front Bumper CoverBuy it now on eBay
Rear Bumper CoverBuy it now on eBay
Bumper Reinforcement BarBuy it now on eBay
GrilleBuy it now on eBay
Side MirrorBuy it now on eBay
Mirror GlassBuy it now on eBay
Exterior Door HandleBuy it now on eBay
Door HingeBuy it now on eBay
Hood LatchBuy it now on eBay
Hood Lift StrutsBuy it now on eBay
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Liftgate StrutsBuy it now on eBay
TailgatePickupsBuy it now on eBay
Tailgate HandlePickupsBuy it now on eBay
Fender LinerBuy it now on eBay
Mud FlapsBuy it now on eBay
Running BoardsTrucks/SUVsBuy it now on eBay
Roof Rack Cross BarsBuy it now on eBay
Rear SpoilerBuy it now on eBay
Emblem SetBuy it now on eBay
AntennaBuy it now on eBay
Rocker PanelRust repair staple for older vehiclesBuy it now on eBay
Quarter PanelBuy it now on eBay
Cowl Panel GrilleBuy it now on eBay
Door Weatherstrip SealBuy it now on eBay
Glass
WindshieldFreight-heavy; local install more common but glass sells on eBayBuy it now on eBay
Rear Window GlassBuy it now on eBay
Door Window GlassBuy it now on eBay
Window RegulatorBuy it now on eBay
Wiper BladesSize-specific but model search is the standard patternBuy it now on eBay
Wiper ArmBuy it now on eBay
Windshield Wiper MotorBuy it now on eBay
Windshield Washer PumpBuy it now on eBay
Washer Fluid ReservoirBuy it now on eBay
Interior
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Seat Cover SetBuy it now on eBay
Seat BeltBuy it now on eBay
Seat Belt BuckleBuy it now on eBay
Floor MatsBuy it now on eBay
Carpet SetBuy it now on eBay
DashboardBuy it now on eBay
Dash CoverBuy it now on eBay
Glove BoxBuy it now on eBay
Center ConsoleBuy it now on eBay
Console Lid ArmrestBuy it now on eBay
Door PanelBuy it now on eBay
HeadlinerBuy it now on eBay
Sun VisorBuy it now on eBay
Rearview MirrorBuy it now on eBay
Radio Head UnitOE replacement; aftermarket DIN units are their own worldBuy it now on eBay
Car SpeakersSized by diameter more than vehicleBuy it now on eBay
Steering Wheel CoverUniversal sizingBuy it now on eBay
Wheels
Wheel RimBuy it now on eBay
HubcapsBuy it now on eBay
Wheel Center CapsBuy it now on eBay
TPMS SensorUS-mandated on all new vehicles from Sept 2007Buy it now on eBay
Valve StemsBuy it now on eBay
Spare Tire KitBuy it now on eBay
Jack KitBuy it now on eBay
Lug NutsThread/seat specificBuy it now on eBay
Wheel SpacersBolt-pattern specificBuy it now on eBay
TiresSearched by tire size not vehicle; link the size from vehicle specsBuy it now on eBay