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1FAHP35N19W••••••2009 Ford FOCUS
This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 2009 Ford FOCUS build (8 vs 3).
8on this build
189on the model
56builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedLatches/locks/linkages 3Steering 1Suspension 1Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringcrashFeb 2010
The contact owns a 2009 ford focus. The contact was driving 55 mph when the brakes failed. He lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a ditch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer yet the failure was unable to be duplicated. The dealer advised there were no failures within…
Unknown Or OtherJul 2019
The throttle control light has begun going off ( twice now) but once turned off and turned back on it does not come on. When it comes on it looses power and there are issues with acceleration. It has only done it after a long drive and going (moving) at a normal pace of about 45…
Electrical SystemJan 2015
The contact owns a 2009 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the turn signal was activated and failed to respond. In addition, the brake light became inoperative. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…
Engine And Engine CoolingApr 2014
Ford focus 2009 april 25, 2014 I had appointment for a routine oil change and tune up. Was told there was oil in my spark plug wells and I needed a valve cover gasket replaced. Total bill $376.65 then 5 days later on april 30th, when I started my car it would not run correctly…
StructureFeb 2014
2009 ford focus 4 door, the driver side door will not open from outside. The door locks do not work all the time and you will get locked in and have to crawl over the seats to get out. The problem is that there is only one key hole on the driver side but it does not unlock the…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FAHP35N19W258192 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.