2009 Ford Focus Steering Problems
- 9
- 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 9 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford focus. While driving 35 mph, the brakes failed and the vehicle was involved in a crash. The contact tried to stop the vehicle abruptly, but the brakes malfunctioned. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was able to be driven away from the scene. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle had a history of steering failure.…
Crash reported
ODI 11073128
Steering
Power steering fluid leak leading to loud noises when running car. Ford knows about this problem and hasn't done jack about it for about 5 or more years. There is either a problem with the o-ring or power steering pump. If the problem is not found there could be more issues like the power steering failing. A recall is needed asap!!!!! *tr
ODI 10587596
Steering · Wheels
After breaking my leg as a result of driving this vehicle with misaligned wheels on snowy/icy roads and thereby losing control (report filed), i have gone to a local mechanic who has allowed me to visually inspect other vehicles of the same year, make and model. What i have found has been verified by 4 different mechanics in 4 different repair facilities. The wheels on a 2009 ford focus physically can not be put…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10594969
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
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
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
Air Bags · Steering
I was involved in a rollover in 2009. The car steering was loose and caused me to lose control on the road. I was switching lanes on the highway, the road was uneven and the steering seemed to stop working. Also the airbags did not deploy. It was a rental car.
Crash reported
ODI 10870650
Steering · Wheels
Driving at normal hwy speed, the rental car (2009 ford focus) wandered as if something was wrong in the wheels or steering wheel and then flipped over on the left side of the road. My entire family almost perished that day. *tr
Crash reported · 5 injuries
ODI 10315505
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