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2009 Ford Focus repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (19%)

Other (7%)

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2009 Ford Focus electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (64%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

29000 mi Interior fan speed 3 not working correctly. Part orders and installed Blend door moan. Replaced actuator. Dealer got(or order) wrong part from supplier twice 
67200 mi

US $100
Driver side door latch close indication not working. Door open chime and visual indication on constantly 
54000 mi

US $34
Replaced Speaker that Making Vibration. Annoyed the heck out of me 
26000 mi Rear window defroster not working. Broken wire behind dash. 

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2009 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

163000 mi

US $50
Hot air from vents, Freon low and recharged. Still not cool enough on drivers side. Will need to investigate further 

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2009 Ford Focus 2dr Coupe

143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

208000 mi

US $650
Replaced one headlight bulb, and a Fog light lens and bulb. Used to be a DIY, but now you have to take the grill off. Thanks Ford :( 
35200 mi

US $45
My Radio/info Display crapped out. It flickered, all the readout made strange shapes then it quit. Radio works fine still. Replaced display. 
22000 mi Sync module was replaced 

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2009 Ford Focus 2dr Coupe

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

34720 mi Passenger-side door difficult to open from the inside, won't unlock from the outside using remote doors. 
46180 mi

US $126
Windshield wiper motor. 
29000 mi

US $400
battery failed. Spewed acid from positive terminal. Destroyed positive cable. Had battery & cable replaced. 

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2009 Ford Focus Electrical Problems

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