2009 Ford Focus Power Train Problems
- 36
- 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.
What owners report
- wrench light · 24 records
- light came · 10 records
- lost power · 7 records
- throttle control · 5 records
- throttle body · 5 records
- suddenly lost · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 13 |
| 60–100k mi | 11 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle would intermittently shift into neutral at various speeds. The contact had to wait until he could shift into the correct gear in order to continue driving. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v176000 (power train). The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The…
ODI 11288722
Power Train
I had just got in my car to go grocery and i started up my engine and shifted into drive. However, i was going up to 5000 rpms just to go 30mph and it didn't feel right when i was driving, so i pulled over and stopped the car. When i did this, i noticed that the car was only functional in drive. I wouldn't allow me to reverse and the wheels were locked in neutral. So, i called for my parents for help. We knew there…
ODI 11173692
Power Train
Check engine and wrench light flashed while driving 70 mph in interstate and suddenly lost some power. This issue came up without any other symptoms. My mechanic unable to find the issue and resolve the code error. Later on i find out all the ford focus having the similar problem and ford did not recall for this issue.
ODI 10970632
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving on highway in rush hour traffic at 65 miles an hour when suddenly losing throttle control down to 35 miles an hour the gas pedal would not respond. Yellow wrench light and wavy car warning lights appeared. Coasted to side of the road and sat for 10 minutes. Started car and tested pedal. Eased back on freeway. Scared to drive this car.
ODI 10883934
Power Train
The throttle control light has begun going off ( twice now) but once turned off and turned back on it does not come on. When it comes on it looses power and there are issues with acceleration. It has only done it after a long drive and going (moving) at a normal pace of about 45 to 55 miles and hour. It has not gone off at a time that allows it to be diagnosed by a professional and they have not been able to get it…
ODI 10864764
Power Train
Driving at 45 mph suddenly lost acceleration, wrench light illuminated. The car continued to run but extremely scary. Then you regained acceleration and continued only to lose it repeatedly. Took car to have diagnostics run, but the light went off and they could not diagnose a problem.
ODI 10863278
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
The car had been running perfect then after a motor mount was replaced the car started then went dead immediately. The car will turn over but it isn't firing right now it gave no warning. The computer read a throttle actuator trouble code and that's all. The car will keep turning over after i release the key it has not done this before now we had some trouble with the ignition locking up and we have to turn it…
ODI 10763403
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Driving on freeway at steady 70mph, engine dropped to idle speed. No prior indication of trouble. Vehicle was slowing down. Wrench light was on. Accelerator pedal had no effect. I put in the clutch pedal, and coasted until i reached an area area where i could pull off to the side. This was in a tight construction area. Fortunately, i was in the right lane and not near other vehicles at the time of the incident.…
ODI 10747435
Power Train
I had $2765 worth of transmission repair on a 2009 ford focus transmission with 81,000 miles on it. The car was properly serviced. I purchased a piece of junk.
ODI 10759677
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
On cold start rpm's fluctuate several hundred rpm's. Brought to dealership but no codes were present. Tech suspected dirty throttle body. Part not under warranty because no codes when scanned. Problem continues especially on cold start but occasionally while in drive at a stop. *tr
ODI 10714779
Power Train
I was driving approximately 60 mph on the highway (in the far left lane) with cruise control on when my car suddenly appeared to die and the wrench light came on.the car began to decelerate and would not accelerate regardless of how hard i pressed down on the gas pedal. I then had to dodge traffic as i attempted to pull off to the right side of the road (across two lanes during traffic) while my car continued to…
ODI 10721496
Power Train
While starting to drive out of the driveway and down the neighborhood street, the vehicle began to stall, the "wrench" light came on the instrument panel, and the vehicle had to be immediately returned home. Restarting the vehicle later in the day, the issue was gone. The issue happened again in the driveway after starting the vehicle. A call was made to the nearest dealership to schedule a repair. The issue…
ODI 10648331
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
At any random moment, the car's wrench light comes on and the car either dies or begins to run horribly. This can happen in town or on the highway - accelerating or on cruise control - it doesn't matter. Turning the car off (if it didn't die) and turning it back on, the wrench light goes off and the car runs again. Code indicates a throttle body issue but after taking it to a mechanic twice, they have not been able…
ODI 10627489
Power Train
My car lost power as i was driving down the street. I was pressing the accelerator, but the car was not receiving any power. I was told my throttle body was defective. I have seen where other ford models manufactured during this time have had the same problem, and a warranty extension has been granted. Why not on this vehicle as well? *tr
ODI 10596231
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
As i was traveling down the highway the throttle suddenly and unexpectedly stopped working.(thankfully i was not in heavy traffic at the time.) i coasted the car over to the side of the highway. The car remained idling, however i still had no throttle control. The wrench light was on. I turned the car off, waited a few minutes and restarted the car. The wrench light was off and i once again had throttle control. I…
ODI 10585677
Engine · Power Train
The car was on the interstate traveling at 55 mph ; the engine stalled and restarted, when existing to see whether it would gain speed, the car slipped out of gear . It went into reverse, backing up. After trying to correct it . The car sped up almost causing a major accident, the car restarted with the shift out of drive, i drove the car three blocks to my home. I left the car wherever it stopped, the next day, i…
ODI 10630917
Power Train
While transitioning from one road to another, the vehicle suddenly lost power. When trying to accelerate, the vehicle reached approximately 5000 rpms and did not reach a speed above 20mph. This continued to occur at each stopping point. The engine would then "kick" and normal driving capabilities would be restored briefly. *tr
ODI 10553614
Power Train
While driving at a steady speed the car lost power, the tach dropped to 1,000 rpm. The yellow wrench light came on. Car started slowing down. Pressed accelerator and nothing happened. Car would not respond at all. Pulled off the road into a parking lot. Took car out of gear and the idle started to vary from 500 to 1500. Shut the car off. A few seconds later started it up and was able to drive home without incident.…
ODI 10542996
Power Train
On the freeway going approx 45 mph in the pouring rain; changed lanes, brake a bit to 35. Happened as i sped back up, orange wrench appeared and car began to slow down to about 10 mph till i got to a service station directly off the freeway. Sat for about 8 min. Started up and drove home with no incident. Two days later happened again. This time inching along trying to change freeways. Got to emg lane and sat about…
ODI 10525720
Engine · Power Train
Last year during the summer i would be driving and the engine and wrench lights would come on and i would lose power. Pressing the accelerator did nothing, no response. This has continued to happen occasionally but in the last couple of weeks it has been a daily thing and it happens numerous times each day. I live in virginia and it has not happened in the winter or early spring when the temps are cooler. I drive…
ODI 10521138
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
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…
ODI 10513400
Power Train
Car randomly goes into "limp mode" while driving, usually at highway speeds. Wrench light goes on indicating a throttle body issue. This has occurred about 10 times now over the past few months. After turning car off, then on again, there is no longer a light and car runs fine. Twice i've taken the car in after such an occurrence and neither the dealership or local mechanic could find any indication of a error…
ODI 10616205
Power Train
Was driving on cruise control on the interstate and moved to pass a semi-truck. I noticed that when pressing the accelerator, nothing would happen, no response. I then lost cruise control and the orange wrench light turned on. I was able to (thankfully and by the grace of god) pull back inbetween two semi-trucks and pull over to the shoulder. I turned the car off then back on again. I was able to drive to work the…
ODI 10510107
Power Train
Automatic transmission was slipping out of gear. Car would be running at about 40 mph and the rpm would increase and whir. Car would lose speed and slow down then speed up again. Car was only three years old with 45+ miles on it and transmission was replaced at no cost to owner. (under warranty) now in december 2014, the replaced transmission with 35+ miles and two years, failing again. Gears slipping and car unable…
ODI 10662476
Power Train
On october 1 2012 i was driving down my street at aprox 45 mph when the car suddenly lost power and would not accelerate. Luckily i was close to home and about to coast down hill to my driveway. When i pulled into my driveway the car was still running but not quietly, it sputter and was quite loud. I let it sit for a day and started it back up all light are off, however while driving (i live 50 miles, one way all…
ODI 10478414