Two problems related to car accelerates on its own have been reported for the 2009 Ford Focus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Ford Focus based on all problems reported for the 2009 Focus.
Car went into limp home mode (wrench light) while pulling into traffic, sudden loss of power almost led to accident. My two year old was in the vehicle, with her side exposed to oncoming traffic when the car lost connection between the accelerator and throttle. Returned home immediately. Went out to start it later, no warning lights, ran fine. 2 days later, it went into limp home mode on the freeway, this time cel came on. Code p2135, indicating a problem with the throttle body. Part replaced, problem hasn't recurred. Research online indicates this is a known problem (there is a TSB). I would regard it as a safety issue based on the failure rates of widespread (albeit anecdotal) evidence. Though it isn't uncontrolled acceleration, it still is a loss of control; this system is drive-by-wire, the same as Toyota. I would think it should be given consideration for recall. Below are experienced shared on various forums regarding the vehicles affected (2008-2011 Focus): www. Focusfanatics. Com/forum/showthread. Php?t=271461 www. Focusfanatics. Com/forum/showthread. Php?t=317251&highlight=throttle+body www. Focusfanatics. Com/forum/showthread. Php?t=298322&highlight=throttle+body www. Focusfanatics. Com/forum/showthread. Php?t=291391&highlight=throttle+body www. Focusfanatics. Com/forum/showthread. Php?t=290333&highlight=throttle+body www. Focusfanatics. Com/forum/showthread. Php?t=257103&highlight=p2112 www. Focusfanatics. Com/forum/showthread. Php?t=262099&highlight=p2112 www. Focusfanatics. Com/forum/showthread. Php?t=174484&highlight=wrench+light www. Carproblemzoo. Com/Ford/focus/2009/cruise-control-problems. Php www. Carproblemzoo. Com/Ford/focus/2008/vehicle-speed-control-problems. . Read more...
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while stopped, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact depressed the brake pedal but the vehicle would not respond. The contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The contact sustained injuries to his right ankle and foot. The contact sought medical attention for his injuries. The police reported to the scene and a report was filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 86,285.
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