2009 Ford Focus - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

🔎 Common problems of the 2009 Ford Focus

294 problems have been reported for the 2009 Ford Focus. The following chart shows the 18 most common problems for 2009 Ford Focus. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system with 45 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (33 problems).

Table 1. Common problems of the 2009 Ford Focus

Problem Category Number of Problems
  Electrical System
45
  Power Train
33
  Equipment
27
  Suspension
22
  Engine And Engine Cooling
22
  Vehicle Speed Control
22
  Air Bag
21
  Wheel
21
  Other Fuel System
17
  Latches/locks/linkage
15
  Structure
11
  Tire
10
  Service Brakes
9
  Steering
8
  Visibility
5
  Seat Belt
4
  Seats
1
  Exterior Lighting
1

📈 PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend

In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2009 Ford Focus in the United States are 148,915 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Ford Focus owners in the last 14 years is 294, and the age of the vehicle is 14, the PPMY index can then be calculated as

      PPMY Index = 294 / 148,915 / 14 * 1000 = 0.14.

For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Ford Focus model year vehicles.

The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2009 Ford Focus in 2009.

Table 2. PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend

Service Year Number of Problems
  2023
2
  2022
0
  2021
2
  2020
5
  2019
10
  2018
14
  2017
17
  2016
16
  2015
30
  2014
39
  2013
34
  2012
25
  2011
34
  2010
41
  2009
1

📊 Compare the 2009 Ford Focus with Other Model Years

When making the decision between buying a new or used Ford Focus, the following table can be used to compare the 2009 Ford Focus with the Ford Focus from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2009 Focus is 294 while the average number of problems reported for the 20 model years of the Ford Focus is 1,222.

Table 3. Compare the 2009 Ford Focus with other model years

Model Year Number of Problems
  2018 Focus
573
  2017 Focus
744
  2016 Focus
1,142
  2015 Focus
1,059
  2014 Focus
3,217
  2013 Focus
2,739
  2012 Focus
4,708
  2011 Focus
139
  2010 Focus
371
  2009 Focus
294
  2008 Focus
305
  2007 Focus
479
  2006 Focus
243
  2005 Focus
502
  2004 Focus
410
  2003 Focus
1,016
  2002 Focus
961
  2001 Focus
1,819
  2000 Focus
3,712
  1999 Focus
11


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