2009 Ford Focus drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 38 complaints for the 2009 Ford Focus, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 38 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 58,000 miles 35 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 8 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 35 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 58,000 miles, and 51% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
I drive a 2009 ford focus. While driving down the highway I will have the wrench light come on. I take it to the dealer and they find nothing wrong. When the light comes on the car loses power. I turn the car off, wait about a minute and turn the car back on. At that time the fault clears and the car drives like normal. This typically happens when I've driven for about 25 to 40 miles.
While driving at a steady speed the car lost power, the tach dropped to 1,000 RPM. The yellow wrench light came on. Car started slowing down. Pressed accelerator and nothing happened. Car would not respond at all. Pulled off the road into a parking lot. Took car out of gear and the idle started to vary from 500 to 1500. Shut the car off. A few seconds later started it up and was able to drive home without incident. It has occurred on four more occasions since then. Most recently 2 weeks ago.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Ford Focus
- Electrical system 47 complaints
- Cruise control 33 complaints
- Suspension 25 complaints
- Engine 24 complaints
- Air bags 22 complaints
- Wheels 22 complaints
- Latches & locks 18 complaints
- Fuel system 17 complaints