Ignition Switch problems of the 2009 Ford Focus

Ten problems related to ignition switch 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.

1 Ignition Switch problem

Failure Date: 06/19/2020

The contact's son owns a 2009 Ford Focus. The contact son stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle loss motive power without warning. The vehicle was jump started and resumed normal vehicle operation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. An unknown dealer was contacted however, no assistance was provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 122,827.

2 Ignition Switch problem

Failure Date: 07/18/2019

Third time having a problem with ignition switch! car will turn on but won't start, costing more to fix than the car is worth.

3 Ignition Switch problem

Failure Date: 10/04/2017

Ignition switch worn parts, common complaint recall earlier models, problem persists in 2009 Focus. Warrants recall and Ford fix.

4 Ignition Switch problem

Failure Date: 07/20/2017

Air bag light is stuck on randomly makes a "dinging" sound. Tires continue to wear out at a rapid speed, ignition switch will get stuck an engine will not turn over-can't find a cause. And the a/c stopped working this week, mechanic looking for a leak unable to figure out these issues and why they all started with in past month. Each problem they can't find solutions or tell me it's probably a sensor or the heat. They hook it up to the computer and it shows nothing wrong?!?!.

5 Ignition Switch problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2017

The ignition switch is very difficult to turn or start the car. If I do not play with the steering will it will not start. I don't think that it should be this hard to start a car.

6 Ignition Switch problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2017

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Focus. While attempting to start the vehicle, the key failed to turn in the ignition. The contact had to make several attempts before the ignition would turn and start the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

7 Ignition Switch problem

Failure Date: 11/22/2015

Sometimes the car doesn't crank or start and it has happened around 6 times since we bought the car in 2011. It isn't the battery because I have just replaced it but seems like the ignition switch or cylinder is the problem. Any help would be appreciated.

8 Ignition Switch problem

Failure Date: 09/11/2015

At approx. 50,000 miles the ignition switch was difficult to turn eventually unable to turn key over. Had a new switch installed and now six months later it's starting to go out again. Very poor quality switch.

9 Ignition Switch problem

Failure Date: 06/06/2014

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the key failed to turn in the ignition. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch, ignition cylinder and the housing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 147,000.

10 Ignition Switch problem

Failure Date: 08/30/2013

What it is that been happening for years now is the ignition switch will not allow my key to turn over the car to start it. I have too jiggle it to finally get it to strart my concern is something going wrong and causing a major problem.


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