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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%)
Chart based on 97 repairs.
2009 Ford Focus engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (65%)
Chart based on 26 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
| 214000 mi US $35 |
Valve Gasket blown. Oil leak filled spark plug hole. |
2009 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 12000 mi | Ignition switch stiff and hesitant to return. Asked for TSB for repair...said car does not fall under TSB but will fix anyway..ordered part. Fuel injectors ticking loudly. Ordered fuel rail insulator to quiet them down. Ignition switch replaced. There was a TSB out on it but dealer claimed my car was not included in the TSB. They did verify the concern however and replaced it anyway. Ticking injectors "fixed" by putting foam insulator on fuel rail. Much quieter now. So far, I'm impressed with Fords quick resolution of problems..not so impressed however with how many there are on such a basic, 10 year old platform. |
| 14000 mi | Belt tensioner failure. Glazing belt. Ordered part. Belt tensioner and belt replaced. Just too many problems with this car with 17,000 miles on it. Does not inspire confidence. Selling car. |
| 115000 mi US $105 |
Bad vibration while idling. Replaced dogbone transmission mount with an aftermarket with polyurethane bushings. Hydraulic passenger side motor mount bad. Car still vibrating. |
| 41000 mi US $300 |
Replaced worn engine mount. |
| 37800 mi | My car is a manual transmission and the clutch has been worn out since 35,000 miles |
| 55000 mi | Accessory belt tensioner making noise |
| 37000 mi | Noisy injectors on start-up, a known minor problem; solved per a TSB part addition to the fuel rail that had been previously requested but not installed. |
| 43000 mi | Diode for Cooling Fan Relay Burnt up at 38,000 miles. Warranty was for 36,000 and Ford would not cover it. |
2009 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 180000 mi US $150 |
Started having difficulty starting car, turn the key and all the lights would come on and everything but the engine didn't even try to turn over. everything tested ok, online research indicated a history of problems with the ignition housing in 09 fords. purchased housing online nad replaced. |
| 53000 mi US $91 |
passenger side motor mount replaced due to excessive vibration in the cabin. felt like rough idle. |
| 53300 mi US $50 |
Valve cover gasket leaking oil into #3 cylinder spark plug well. Replaced valve cover gasket and spark plugs. Fixed the problem. |
| 55000 mi US $85 |
Water pump was leaking coolant from the weep hole, not overheating just leaking. Removed and replaced water pump $50 on Ebay for Motorcraft Oem pump. Borrowed serpentine belt tool from Autozone, worked great. |
| 121000 mi US $30 |
Thermostat stuck open. Car running too cool--generated p0128 code. Replaced thermostat and fixed issue |
| 83000 mi | Engine shaking required new engine mounts paid for by warranty |
| 48980 mi | pcm reflash to correct loss of throttle response upper engine mount replaced |
| 49880 mi C $500 |
Throttle body replaced to repair on going issue of loss of throttle response and engine going into limp mode |
| 72540 mi C $260 |
replaced leaking flex pipe on exhaust system |
| 41000 mi US $125 |
P0122 obd code. Throttle position sensor checked. Wiring harness inspected for shorts, abrasion, bad connectors. No errors found. |
| 60760 mi C $700 |
Car has been idling rough had computer replaced which did not solve problem. Ignition Coils replaced now, verdict still out. |
2009 Ford Focus 2dr Coupe
143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 25000 mi | Clunk when going over bumps. Heat shield on fire wall was loose. Dealer tightened the mounts and no more issues. |
| 5000 mi | Resonance problems in the exhaust that cannot be fixed. I'm very annoyed and not sure how I will proceed. |
| 9200 mi | Hopeless. Problems are mounting with this car and Ford has no intention of fixing any of it. I'm selling it and am done with Ford after driving only Fords for 16 years. |
| 19000 mi | Check engine light on |
2009 Ford Focus 2dr Coupe
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 71000 mi US $200 |
Very rough idle. There was no fix, Ford is working on a fix now. |
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