2009 Ford Focus electrical problems

Filed Aug 13, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 170,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start-up after multiple attempts without warning. The contact initially took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and the ignition switch and housing were replaced. A few months later, the failure recurred, and the contact took the vehicle back to the same mechanic and had the starter replaced. A few months later after the repair, the failure recurred, and the contact took the vehicle to another independent mechanic who replaced the ignition switch and housing for a second time. After the failure occurred for the fourth time, the initial independent mechanic instructed her to place the vehicle in neutral to see if the restarted. The vehicle was started in neutral and the mechanic replaced the neutral safety switch. Despite the repair, the failure recurred. A dealer was notified of the failure and a representative acknowledged that the failure was a known issue; however, there were no recall for the failure. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and the contact was provided the same information as the dealer. The manufacturer was then referred to the federal safety agency for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

Filed Aug 13, 2020 · Electrical, Fuel system · 130,000 miles · GA

The fuel pump keep disabling! When trying to crank the car it will continue to turn over after the key has been pulled back out of the start position

Filed Jun 22, 2020 · Electrical · 122,827 miles · TN

Tl* the contact's son owns a 2009 ford focus. The contact son stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle loss motive power without warning. The vehicle was jump started and resumed normal vehicle operation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. An unknown dealer was contacted however, no assistance was provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 122,827.

Filed Jan 23, 2020 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · IN

When I try to start my car, sometimes it won't turn over when turning the key. I have to try a few times if not multiple times in order for it to start and it just keeps getting worse over time.

Filed Nov 12, 2019 · Body, Electrical · 65,000 miles · NY

My car was stationary. The doors lock and do not unlock. After hours of searching the manual and google I figured out how to bypass the automatic lock and turned that off so my doors would not lock while I drove. That worked for a while but, then the doors just stopped opening from the outside. I have been told by several mechanics this is an issue with this year focus.

Filed Oct 14, 2019 · Electrical · AR

My ignition is not working. I turn the key over and over and over and the car won't start. The lights come on, the battery is charged, the air works, but the vehicle won't start. I used to be able to get it started but I now have blisters on my hand from trying to start this car.

Filed Jul 24, 2019 · Electrical · 160,000 miles · SC

Third time having a problem with ignition switch! Car will turn on but won't start, costing more to fix than the car is worth.

Filed Oct 25, 2018 · Electrical · MI

Ignition not working properly.key has to be turned several times to start car when parked.

Filed Jul 25, 2018 · Electrical · TX

Putting key in ignition doesn't always start the car...I've had to tow my car home after trying for 30 minutes. Only to have it start when my husband tried. Its been an issue ever since he bought it. Currently hasn't been driven in 2 days because of this.

Filed Mar 14, 2018 · Electrical · TX

Insert key, turn to start, will not start, have to push in key hard for the ignition to start car