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2009 Ford Focus SE Coupe

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2009 Ford Focus – front Unverified
Photo: 2011 Ford Focus SE, front right, 02-17-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the second generation (North America) (2008–2011); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 2011 Ford Focus SE, front right, 02-17-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 2009 Ford Focus SES Sedan in Sangria Red Metallic, Front Left, 06-15-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Ford Focus NA Gen. II Coupe IMG 6058 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 2011 Ford Focus SE, rear right, 02-17-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 2009FordFocusSES(coupe)Dashboard by Porsche997SBS, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2009 Ford Focus SE Coupe is a 140-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 coupe with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $16,180 MSRP and is rated at 28 mpg combined.

It makes 140 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 136 lb-ft of torque at 4250 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city and 35 mpg highway (28 mpg combined).

The Focus measures 175.0 inches long on a 102.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,623 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$16,180 ($24,515 *)
MSRP with Destination$16,875 ($25,568 *)
Destination Charge$695
Engine
Engine Type2.0L I4
Displacement2 L
Horsepower140 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque136 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City24 MPG
Highway35 MPG
Combined28 MPG
Tank Capacity13.5 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front15.0 in
Wheels Rear15.0 in
Tires FrontP195/60R15
Tires RearP195/60R15
Dimensions & Weight
Length175 in
Width67.8 in
Height58.6 in
Wheelbase102.9 in
Curb Weight2,623 lbs
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 2009 Ford Focus 2-DR. Hatchback w/SAB
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2009 Ford Focus 4-DR. w/SAB: overall not rated

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Ford FOCUS.

229 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2009 Ford FOCUS

Owner Complaints

229 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Ford FOCUS (26 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 13 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System45
Power Train39
Vehicle Speed Control33
Suspension25
Air Bags22
Wheels22
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
May 24, 2026 · Unknown Or Other, Fuel/Propulsion System Crash
“incident [XXX], Parking in front of Physical Therapy clinic, suddenly the motor revved and car shot across the sidewalk and went through the wall of the clinic. No one was there and no one was hurt…”
Oct 10, 2023 · Structure
“Rocker panels rust out and cause the lifting points on the car unable to be used. Mechanics refuse to work on my car due to not being able to lift the vehicle per manufacturer lifting points.”
Aug 29, 2023 · Latches/Locks/Linkages
“The contact owns a 2009 Ford Focus. The contact stated while parked in the driveway, the contact opened both rear doors; however, while attempting to close the doors, the doors failed to latch…”
Jul 13, 2023 · Service Brakes
“The contact owns a 2009 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the contact felt the front passenger’s side brake was seizing. The contact stated there was smoke coming from the brakes…”
Sep 14, 2021 · Unknown Or Other
“My car started to rough idle, when I go to press the gas pedal there is no rev or acceleration or anything. It came up with a code for the throttle body and had it replaced and it worked fine for a…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2009 FORD FOCUS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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