2009 Ford Focus cruise control problems
Owners reported cruise control problems in 33 complaints for the 2009 Ford Focus, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 33 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 59,000 miles 31 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 31 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 59,000 miles, and 52% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Before taking a right out of the parking lot, I turned my blinker on (with my foot on the brake) and the car accelerated forward instead of turning. I kept my foot on the brake and the car speeded up even more. I finally crashed into a fence onto private property. Then I came to a full stop when I hit an SUV. This crash completely damaged the front of my 2009 ford focus.
Vehicle died in the middle of the road, while daughter was driving. Would not start. This has happened several times now. Took it to ford and they say problem is with the throttle control.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Ford Focus
- Electrical system 47 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 38 complaints
- Suspension 25 complaints
- Engine 24 complaints
- Air bags 22 complaints
- Wheels 22 complaints
- Latches & locks 18 complaints
- Fuel system 17 complaints