The Lemon IndexAll cars · Ford Focus · 2009
2009 Ford Focus. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 2
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | 24 / 35 / 28 | Regular | $2,200 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | 24 / 33 / 27 | Regular | $2,300 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 25,000 and 81,700 miles. Median 45,700, from 189 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 83,200 | 52,000–116,400 | 36 |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 57,600 | 35,400–88,500 | 36 |
| Speed control | 59,000 | 28,000–77,100 | 31 |
| Suspension | 25,000 | 16,600–41,000 | 23 |
| Airbags | 44,600 | 19,700–81,000 | 13 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 22% |
| Tires | 14% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 14% |
| Speed control | 13% |
| Doors, locks & latches | 13% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 229 | 26 | 2 | 13 | 2 | 4 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Manufacturer communications 18
Ford filed 18 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Customer concern of the power steering (p/s)
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Optional | No | No |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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