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2009 Ford Focus consumer reviews

$15,520 starting MSRP
side view of 2009 Focus Ford
(72 reviews)
88% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.3
  • Interior 4.2
  • Performance 4.3
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 4.4
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If I had a million dollars, I would own 1!!

Just right for anyone, teenagers, older people! Very easy to maintain! Awesome on gas!I would recommend to anyone! If you have 1, do you want to sell it!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Good car for the money

Purchased the car used, with 35,000 miles still love car with 153,000 have not major problems. Car is also good on gas.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Adequate Transportation; Has Never Broken Down

Handling and braking are as good as other cars in this category. At over 8 years old, acceleration remains very good. Maintenance costs are reasonable for an older car. The antenna is a magnet for vandalism, but as long as it is screwed off, rather than snapped off, it is super cheap to replace. The side view mirrors on my model don't fold, so they break off with a minimum of contact , but those are cheap enough to replace, too. The trunk and interior are more spacious than you would think seeing it from the outside.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Worst car I've ever owned

This car has door latch problems big time!!!! All 4 doors are affected. Either can't get in or can't get out even with unlock doors on unlock. VERY dangerous. Ford says, too bad. I'm livid!!!! Still paying 300 a month for a death trap!!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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my favorite car

I needed a new car after owning a car for 12 years, and I found a 2009 used ford focus and It was the best car I ever owned, it drove nice, it was comfortable, had enough gadgets but not too many. it was roomy I was so sad when it was destroyed by a hail storm, I would choose a ford focus again.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Not the best car to own.

The car is reliably for everyday drives. But gets boring after so long. Very standard. Has a decent gas milagr.other than that like i said was just reliable for everyday drives.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Don,t buy a Focus.

Bought the car new for our daughter. At 26,000 miles Ford had to rebuild the transmission. Now at 53,000 miles the transmission had to be rebuilt again. The second rebuild was not covered by Ford or the Ford dealer who repaired the transmission the first time. The quote from Ford was $5800. Will never but a Ford product again.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Small but great gas mileage!

Perfect car for a single person or someone who doesn't need much room. Great gas mileage. Looks sharp!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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wow car to drive

enjoyed driving this car, very reliable for people who need a second car and the gas miles is excellent

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Focus SEL

Nice little car at a budget friendly price. Small, but handles well in all conditions. Owned for several years. Lost the starter while still under warrantee, had no other mechanical issues.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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