2009 Ford Focus Suspension Problems
- 24
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 24 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- rear tires · 13 records
- rear tire · 8 records
- severe cupping · 4 records
- steering wheel · 4 records
- left rear · 4 records
- right rear · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 13 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension
I have had the motor and transmission mounts replaced twice in the last two years on this vehicle. I was told to report it as that should never happen.
ODI 11172017
Suspension · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
This is getting absolutely ridiculous! I am on my sixth set of tires!! They wear uneven after less than 20k miles making a more than annoying wobble. I have gotten numerous alignments and new sway arm links. Dealership said i needed new bearings another alignment and another set of tires! At this point i have spent over $6000 on repairs to this vehicle all related to the same issue!!! There's obviously something…
ODI 10648847
Suspension · Wheels
Wear and tear on wheels. Purchased the car brand new, 2 years after buying the car with only 21000 miles the original tires need to be replaced. Replaced tires and did a wheel alignment. 3 years later and only 23000 more miles and new tires again. Lug nuts were stripped and the tires were worn. The original tires were suppose to last 45,000 miles. The second set the same. Now the set i just purchased are goodyear…
ODI 10641313
Suspension
Vehicle has much greater tire wear than normal on rear tires. This is a result of the wrong camber on the rear wheels of this car!! Ford manufactured it this way!!! The only way to correct the problem is with new control arms, which ford refuses to replace at their cost. With the wrong camber, each rear tire acquires cupping either on the inside or outside of the tread on the tire. I have severe cupping on the…
ODI 10582866
Suspension
Motor and transmission mounts need replacing on 2009 ford focus with only highway miles on it. *tr
ODI 10561471
Suspension · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford focus. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced for unrelated repairs, the contact was informed that the rear tires were cupping. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where it was confirmed that the tires were cupping and the shocks possibly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The…
ODI 10551910
Suspension · Tires · Wheels
Purchased vehicle less than a year ago, from a dealership. New tires were put on at that time. Mileage when purchased was 29000. While driving on snow and icy roads it would wobble and get squirrelly, which i attributed it to the lightness of the vehicle. There was no reason for me to suspect the tires as i have them rotated according to manufacturer specs, and no abnormalities have been mentioned to me by the…
Crash reported
ODI 10498079
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford focus. While driving approximately 55 mph, the contact noticed a humming sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. Additionally, the contact noticed a vibration in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the driver and passenger rear tires would have to be replaced and an alignment would have to be performed. After the…
ODI 10483816
Steering · Suspension
It first started when i was driving down the highway and i started to feel my steering wheel shake. Nothing major, i just thought it was out of alignment. Days later, i had my front windows rolled down when i was pulling out of my drive way and i could hear my front and rear suspension creaking really bad. And now even when the cars turned off and not moving at all its still making a high pitched screeching noise…
ODI 10468742
Suspension · Wheels
Car purchased new from out of area dealer in december 2008 - no accidents or pothole contact. At 10090 miles, had right rear tire blowout, tire was replaced. Six months later, replaced both rear tires due to uneven wear, competed alignment at quality provider with no problems noted. Did not use dealer for the alignment because of local dealer's poor customer service and integrity reputation. December 2010, noticed…
ODI 10425895
Suspension · Tires · Tread/Belt
2009 focus left rear tire has severe cupping after only 26000 miles. Suspension defect per discount tire mechanics. Had to replace all the tires because the fronts also worn down to the steel plies. Sbn: tb-21399, nhtsa item no. 10034585. Big problem! *kb
ODI 10413520
Suspension · Tread/Belt
2009 ford focus excessive tire wear. Front tires are completely down to the steel belts on the insides only and the rear tires (driver side in particular) have severe cupping and this is only at 26000 miles of easy driving since we bought it new. *kb
ODI 10413504
Suspension
Vehicle was purchased used with 34,000 mi. Vehicle was brought to local dealer for recommended maintenance at 41,050 mi. And a complaint of wheel vibration. Dealer inspected and found severe cupping on inside of left rear tire and recommended 2 new tires and 4 point alignment. We had 2 rear tires replaced and 4 wheel alignment by local tire dealer. Front toe-in was corrected. The vibration continued at highway…
ODI 10424624
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
My 2009 ford focus has had obvious suspension issues since 6000 miles. Rear tires always slip in wet conditions from a stopped position during a normal initial acceleration. Furthermore at speeds greater than (>) 60 mph the steering wheel vibrates and the car shakes. I am a fairly good driver and in countless "normal" driving conditions my car has gotten into an "out of control state" luckily i was able to recover.…
ODI 10441177
Suspension · Wheels
Car purchased new from out of area dealer in december 2008 - no accidents or pothole contact. At 10090 miles, had right rear tire blowout, tire was replaced. Six months later, replaced both rear tires due to uneven wear, competed alignment at quality provider with no problems noted. Did not use dealer for the alignment because of local ( dealer's poor customer service and integrity reputation. December 2010, noticed…
ODI 10425890
Suspension
I purchased this vehicle in december 2008. Since then there is only 28000 miles on it. Counting the original set of tires i am on my fourth set of tires. They wear uneven or entirely to quick. The rear tires seem to wear much more than the fronts probably at least 7 alignments over the last 3 to 4 years. There is a problem here and ford needs to own up to it. *tr
ODI 10641287
Suspension
I have changed tires on this car 3 times since i bought it april 5, 2010. I have taken the car in to our local ford dealer and they informed me the last time i put tires on the car that the focus cars have this type of problem. I asked how they could fix it and they informed me that they would have to remove the rear control arms and replace them, because they can't adjust the arms to align the car properly and it…
ODI 10454937
Suspension · Tires
Pre mature tire wear, right rear tire wore out at 25,000 mi. Wore out in 3 areas diagonally across tire face. Excessive vibration at highway speeds. Tires have been balanced 3 different times. New tires rebalanced twice. 45,000 mi. On vehicle now. *tr
ODI 10362217
Suspension
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 ford focus. The vehicle was being serviced for a routine oil change when the mechanic advised the contact that both tires on the driver' side were wearing due to an unknown suspension problem. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they advised her she would need four new tires, struts, and other unknown repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 15,638 and…
ODI 10334444
Suspension · Tires
Near miss. I bought a new 2009 ford focus 7 months ago; it had 25 miles on it. I have put 18,000 miles on it so far, mostly in the last 2 months. The back starts thumping at highway speeds about 1000 miles ago so today i take it in to bill knight ford, where i bought the car (74133) , and they tell me i need a rear end alignment and 2 new tires. Amazing enough, they don't have the tires in stock- i'm guessing cause…
ODI 10319338
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford focus. The contact was driving 55 mph when the brakes failed. He lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a ditch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer yet the failure was unable to be duplicated. The dealer advised there were no failures within the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the steering wheel would intermittently pull to the right. The vehicle was not…
Crash reported
ODI 10351327
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford focus. While driving approximately 65 mph, the steering wheel and front end of the vehicle began to vibrate excessively. In addition, there was a strong burning odor inside of the vehicle. The speed was reduced and the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. The contact noticed the front passenger's side tire completely deflated. There was no flames present. The roadside…
Fire reported
ODI 10464289
Suspension · Wheels
Car purchased new from out of area dealer in december 2008 - no accidents or pothole contact. At 10090 miles in august 2009, had right rear tire blowout, tire was replaced. Six months later, replaced both rear tires due to uneven wear, competed alignment at quality provider with no problemsidentified. Did not use dealer for the alignment because of local dealer's poor customer service and integrity reputation.…
ODI 10425894
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
Took my 2009 ford focus to dealer for oil change; told dealer i had lumpy left rear tire; was told i didn't rotate my tires; asked how often i should rotate; dealer said whenever oil changed; dealer cost was $25 for tire rotation; i did it myself; next day put car up on hoist, rotated the tires, and drove; front end shook and was uncontrollable; went back to shop and put tires back as they were; vibration was minor…
ODI 10447871