2009 Ford Focus recalls and problems
No recalls and 229 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Ford Focus.
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2009 Ford Focus recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
incident […], Parking in front of Physical Therapy clinic, suddenly the motor revved and car shot across the sidewalk and went through the wall of the clinic. No one was there and no one was hurt. Insurance was notified. (Hartford) Googling Auro malfunctions for Ford Focus, I come across several things which could…
Rocker panels rust out and cause the lifting points on the car unable to be used. Mechanics refuse to work on my car due to not being able to lift the vehicle per manufacturer lifting points.
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Focus. The contact stated while parked in the driveway, the contact opened both rear doors; however, while attempting to close the doors, the doors failed to latch securely. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The mechanic…
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the contact felt the front passenger’s side brake was seizing. The contact stated there was smoke coming from the brakes. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over on the side of the road and waited for the vehicle to…
My car started to rough idle, when I go to press the gas pedal there is no rev or acceleration or anything. It came up with a code for the throttle body and had it replaced and it worked fine for a while and then it happened again, so I replaced the throttle body again and it started happening right away again. This…
Focus model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 0 | 205 | 23 | 3 |
| 2007 | 0 | 391 | 60 | 7 |
| 2008 | 1 | 250 | 21 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 229 | 26 | 2 |
| 2010 | 0 | 287 | 22 | 4 |
| 2011 | 0 | 113 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 3,770 | 107 | 15 |
Across all years, the 2012 Focus has the most complaints (3,770). All Ford Focus years →
Questions
- Does the 2009 Ford Focus have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2009 Ford Focus as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford Focus?
- Owners have filed 229 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (45 complaints), followed by power train (39).
- How many 2009 Ford Focus complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 26 of 229 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 21 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 24, 2026.