2009 Ford Focus vehicle speed control problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2009 Ford Focus — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford focus. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle idled and would not accelerate properly. The vehicle would operate only if the accelerator pedal was depressed to the floorboard. The vehicle would not accelerate past 15 mph. The contact stated that an unknown…”
filed Aug 15, 2016
“Driving on highway in rush hour traffic at 65 miles an hour when suddenly losing throttle control down to 35 miles an hour the gas pedal would not respond. Yellow wrench light and wavy car warning lights appeared. Coasted to side of the road and sat for 10 minutes. Started car and tested pedal…”
filed Jul 11, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 25 | 3% |
| 2017 Focus | 37 | 4% |
| 2016 Focus | 36 | 3% |
| 2015 Focus | 42 | 4% |
| 2014 Focus | 164 | 6% |
| 2013 Focus | 111 | 5% |
| 2012 Focus | 166 | 4% |
| 2011 Focus | 9 | 8% |
| 2010 Focus | 50 | 17% |
| 2008 Focus | 14 | 6% |
| 2007 Focus | 27 | 7% |
| 2006 Focus | 25 | 12% |
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.