Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2009 Ford Focus recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2009 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2009 Ford Focus
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
Owner complaints by component229
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 45 | 20 |
| Power train | 39 | 17 |
| Vehicle speed control | 33 | 14 |
| Suspension | 25 | 11 |
| Wheels | 22 | 10 |
| Air bags | 22 | 10 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 18 | 8 |
| Tires | 18 | 8 |
| Unknown or other | 16 | 7 |
| Engine | 16 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 13 | 6 |
| Structure | 12 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 4 |
| Steering | 9 | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 | 3 |
9 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Unknown or other
“incident [XXX], 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.”
- Structure
“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.”
- Latches/locks/linkages
“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.”
Other Ford Focus model years
- 201314 recalls2,181 complaints
- 201210 recalls3,802 complaints
- 20110 recalls113 complaints
- 20100 recalls287 complaints
- 20090 recalls229 complaints
- 20081 recall250 complaints
- 20070 recalls391 complaints
- 20060 recalls205 complaints
- 20051 recall441 complaints
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Other Ford models
- 2009 F-1502 recalls324 complaints
- 2009 Escape1 recall1,846 complaints
- 2009 Explorer0 recalls33 complaints
- 2009 Fusion6 recalls1,023 complaints
- 2009 Edge6 recalls261 complaints
- 2009 F-2500 recalls77 complaints
- 2009 Mustang5 recalls181 complaints
- 2009 F-3509 recalls47 complaints
- 2009 Taurus0 recalls64 complaints
- 2009 Expedition1 recall28 complaints
- 2009 Ranger7 recalls169 complaints
- 2009 E-35025 recalls10 complaints
2009 Ford Focus recall questions
How many recalls does the 2009 Ford Focus have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2009 Ford Focus. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2009 Ford Focus?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 45 complaints out of 229 filed with NHTSA (20%). Across all complaints, owners reported 26 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2009 Ford Focus?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.
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