2009 Ford Focus recalls and problems

The 2009 Ford Focus has 0 recalls and 229 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

2009 Ford Focus
Photo: 2009 Ford Focus by Dropping k, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2009 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 19 Focus model years — 17th most.

0recalls
229complaints
26crashes
2fires
21injuries
45,690median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2009: 5 complaints20092010: 24 complaints2011: 24 complaints20112012: 26 complaints2013: 19 complaints20132014: 46 complaints462015: 21 complaints20152016: 16 complaints2017: 13 complaints20172018: 13 complaints2019: 12 complaints20192020: 4 complaints2021: 2 complaints20212023: 3 complaints2026: 1 complaints20261

2009 vs. other Ford Focus years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2009. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2009 Ford Focus have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2009 Ford Focus. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

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

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (45), power train (39), vehicle speed control (33). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.