Used 2009 Ford Focus Consumer Reviews
Used Focus for sale
See Edmunds pricing data
Has Your Car's Value Changed?
Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.
Fabulous old reliable
Brenda Cruz, 05/25/2021
2009 Ford Focus SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought this car 🚘 in 2009. I have not had any serious problems except regular wear and tear, easy to get to the engine to fix with 270,000 miles on it, I never regretted buying this car, my old reliable.
- Safety
- Technology
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Will not die
Mukbang, 02/29/2020
2009 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I've been driving a 2009 Focus since 2011 and have abused it fairly severely. Only issues I have had is the Valve cover gasket needing replacement around last year at around 230k KM's, as well as the Ignition switch failing a couple years ago. Besides that have had no issues. Keep up with oil changes and other basic maintenance and the car will run forever.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Unexpected 40 mpg on highway!
Eric, 09/22/2008
2009 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
My recent purchase of the Focus was the right choice. On my first tank of mostly highway miles I got 40.4 mpg. Good power with the manual 5-speed. Satellite radio is a big bonus. Cruise control is steady and the overall ride is smooth. A great feature is the constant mpg reading that helps you ease up on the pedal to get optimal mileage. I test drove the Corolla, Aveo, Cobalt, Mazda 3, Yaris and Kia Rio. Ford focus has good looks, a solid engine and was the best bang for the buck. I highly recommend it!
The best American compact out there.
srcej6, 08/12/2009
2009 Ford Focus SE 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I've been extremely pleased with my 09 Focus SE coupe. I chose the 5spd because I personally can't stand to drive a car that doesn't have a lot of torque paired with an automatic. With that said the clutch uptake is very smooth and the pedals are well spaced for heel toe downshifting. The shifter itself could be shorter but the detents for the gears are positive. The car rides like a midsize sedan, very quiet and smooth. It's leagues above my friends 08 Cobalt in ride quality and noise control. While it's no drag racer it definitely is entertaining in the twisties, with the 4wheel independent suspension. Not only does it soak up bumps mid corner with ease but it is also very forgiving.
Pleasantly Surprised
Madison, 08/10/2009
2009 Ford Focus SE 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Just purchased this weekend as a commuter car (130 miles/day round trip). I really like what Ford did with the re-design. The old version was pretty ugly, but this one looks good for an econobox. After only 250 miles, getting almost 40 on the highway and 33 overall in a fair mix. I'm 6'3" and the two door allows easy entry and exit - plenty of legroom. Performance is about what you would expect from a N/A 4-banger - not spectacular, but sufficient. Sirius is cool. First Ford I've ever owned, so we'll see how it goes. Impressed by the fact they didn't need a bailout and they actually had inventory to choose from. So far, so good.