YearToAvoid

2009 Ford Focus Fuel System Problems

NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2009 Ford Focus, 7% of all 229 complaints for this model year. That is #12 highest fuel system complaint count among 14 Focus model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 64,500 miles.

Fuel System complaints
17
7% of 229
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
64,500 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Ford Focus fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 5, 2012, latest May 24, 2026.

2009 Ford Focus fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month3Nov 2012May 2013Mar 2014Jun 2014Aug 2014May 2015Apr 2016May 2026
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2012 to May 2026; peak Aug 2015 (3).

Fuel System recalls for the 2009 Ford Focus

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Focus model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200527 (6%)
  2. 200617 (8%)
  3. 200717 (4%)
  4. 20084 (2%)
  5. 200917 (7%)
  6. 201032 (11%)
  7. 20114 (4%)
  8. 2012340 (9%)
  9. 2013263 (12%)
  10. 2014353 (14%)
  11. 2015170 (17%)
  12. 2016228 (19%)
  13. 2017177 (20%)
  14. 2018195 (23%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Ford Focus have fuel system problems?
NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2009 Ford Focus, 7% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 64,500 miles.
Which Ford Focus year has the most fuel system complaints?
The 2014 Ford Focus has the most fuel system complaints (353), compared with 17 for the 2009.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2009 Ford Focus?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Ford Focus is classified under fuel system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.