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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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Chart based on 97 repairs.
2009 Ford Focus suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (39%)
Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Ford Focus
Engine not specified
| 40000 mi US $156 |
Sway bar plastic junk ,replaced |
2009 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 37000 mi | Shop had previously knocked front sway bar out of position in bushings, leading to clunking at right front. Sway bar relocated in bushings, resolving problem. |
| 53000 mi US $50 |
Replaced end links for the second time since new. Factory item has plastic joint components that failed twice. I paid to have new Moog end-links with grease fittings installed, and hope these solve the rapid wear problem I've experienced. |
| 58300 mi US $180 |
Horizontal stabilizers replaced on both sides. |
| 60000 mi US $1000 |
Power steering pump lost fluid and was burnt out. Replaced pump and power steering gear. |
| 65000 mi | Drivers side front wheel bearing bad. Covered under extended warranty. |
| 110000 mi US $230 |
Sway bar ends broken. |
| 158000 mi US $1300 |
Rear drum brakes and rear wheel bearings worn. Replaced front struts, strut bearings, sway bar links, rear shocks and rear sway bar links. |
2009 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 78000 mi US $498 |
shock absorbers and struts |
| 53000 mi US $40 |
removed and replaced both front sway bar end links. bad design, early failures. replaced with ford redesigned beefier links. |
| 88000 mi US $50 |
Replaced sway bar end links |
| 103000 mi US $500 |
rear shocks & passenger lower control arm |
| 105000 mi US $250 |
front struts and connecting links |
| 60000 mi US $200 |
Rack and pinion was loose making loud clanking sound and knocking, replaced sway bar links and rack and pinion after Firestone diagnosed problem. Firestone sold me tires that were too large 1 year prior which caused abnormal tire wear. |
| 67000 mi US $45 |
inner tie-rod |
2009 Ford Focus 2dr Coupe
143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 40000 mi US $60 |
Driver side rear wheel bearing was replaced. |
| 61000 mi | Tire cupping on LR required new upper links and camber kit on left side. |
2009 Ford Focus 2dr Coupe
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 46180 mi US $145 |
Replace front end links |
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