2009 Ford Focus power train problems
39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2009 Ford Focus — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2009 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start-up after multiple attempts without warning. The contact initially took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and the ignition switch and housing were replaced. A few months later, the failure recurred, and the…”
filed Aug 13, 2021
“The transmission started to hesitate shifting then wouldnt go past third shift and then completely stopped working while driving on the road.”
filed Feb 18, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Ford: after powertrain control module reprogramming, the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is on with several diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p06b8, p068a, p2610, if key not left for 30 seconds in off position following…
ASI-44707 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2014
Power Train problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 315 | 38% |
| 2017 Focus | 449 | 51% |
| 2016 Focus | 671 | 57% |
| 2015 Focus | 556 | 55% |
| 2014 Focus | 1,571 | 61% |
| 2013 Focus | 1,098 | 52% |
| 2012 Focus | 1,441 | 38% |
| 2011 Focus | 20 | 18% |
| 2010 Focus | 45 | 16% |
| 2008 Focus | 23 | 9% |
| 2007 Focus | 43 | 11% |
| 2006 Focus | 14 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Ford Focus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.