Overview & Reviews

For 2009, Ford has shuffled the trim levels for the Focus. The sedan now comes in four trim levels and the coupe is available in two. The coupe, although just introduced last year, also gets an exterior freshening and a couple minor modifications for improved performance. Heated leather seats are now standard on the top-of-the-line SEL sedan and optional on the trim level below it (both the sedan and the coupe). Finally, stability control has been added to the options list.

• Innovative Sync system, very good fuel economy, plush ride quality, responsive steering, low price.

• Budget interior materials.

User Reviews:

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  The best American compact out there. - 2009 Ford Focus
  By srcej6 - August 12 - 6:09 pm

  Ive been extremely pleased with my 09 Focus SE coupe. I chose the 5spd because I personally cant stand to drive a car that doesnt 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. Its leagues above my friends 08 Cobalt in ride quality and noise control. While its 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.

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  Love My Ford Focus - 2009 Ford Focus
  By Kelly - August 12 - 3:57 pm

  Have always loved Ford products. I dont buy anything else. Have to say I went from a Explorer to a Focus. The transition has been great. My view is wonderful and hardly any blind spots to be had, LOVE MY SYNC! The LED LIGHTS are great and very fun! The ride is smooth and very quiet. Rides and drives like a bigger car! Boggs down a little on the hill. The MPG is wonderful and actually getting for miles to the gallon than promised on the sticker.

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  Zippy, fuel efficient, and spacious. - 2009 Ford Focus
  By PJ - August 10 - 3:23 pm

  I bought a fully loaded Focus SEL with manual transmission. This car is simply designed beautifully. I am 64" and easily have plenty of headroom and can get 2 adults in the back without moving the seat. The stick shift is very smooth and ergonomically placed. This car zips nicely and gets me over 31 mpg so far. The sync system is really cool but the one complaint I have is the speaker placement. If you drive with the windows down like I do the wind noise really drowns out you stereo. They need to raise the speakers higher so they are closer to your head. Also,I got the SEL which makes the interior really nice. I noticed base models seem to have really cheap interiors.

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  Pleasantly Surprised - 2009 Ford Focus
  By Madison - August 10 - 12:54 pm

  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. Im 63" 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 Ive ever owned, so well see how it goes. Impressed by the fact they didnt need a bailout and they actually had inventory to choose from. So far, so good.

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  Okay, but not the best small car choice - 2009 Ford Focus
  By Jeff B - August 6 - 6:18 pm

  After a week driving a new Focus all over Washington State, I found the gas mileage to be very good (about 31 mpg overall), but the seats very uncomfortable, the handling poor, and the ride bouncy. It is amazing that in 2009 a company the size of Ford can still design such bad (ergonomically poor) seats. No lower back support. No lateral support. The suspension is soft, but when you hit a big bump it quickly bottoms out, and shakes the whole car. Anybody who MUST have an American car may be happy with it, but if you also drive a Mazda3, HOnda Civic, Sentra, etc. youd never buy this car. Very disappointing.

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  Great Runabout Vehicle - 2009 Ford Focus
  By JayInVA - August 5 - 10:42 am

  This is a great little car. It is what it is though, and that is a eco-box with a few luxury and sport options. The loaded SES with 17" wheels and a 5-speed is very fun to drive. I wish the option for a ~200HP engine were available. The suspension in the SES is not as hard as the Honda Civic SI, but handles pretty well for a 4-door. The seats are extraordinarily comfortable. The back seats are fairly roomy too. I would buy the car again. It is a commuter and backup family car for me, so it works out well. Not recommended for more being primary grocery getter for more than 1-child. Perfect for commuting, students, occasional running about the town or as a primary touring vehicle for 2.

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  Very Impressed - 2009 Ford Focus
  By Nick - August 4 - 11:55 am

  I received this as a Christmas present from my Dad this past Christmas. Im 18 and this was a huge upgrade from my grandmas 1994 Ford Tempo I was driving around. All I can say is wow. It has a good amount of power and the brakes are fantastic. I drive it pretty hard, but I still get about 26-28 mpg doing a mix of city and highway driving. Its hard to explain, but the car just feels "solid". The doors close with a dull thud, instead of a hollow bang. Even things like the turn signal lever feel well built. The steering is tight and easy to maneuver, even at high speeds. The ride is overall excellent.

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  New Focus Experience 5 speed manual - 2009 Ford Focus
  By DKulp - August 2 - 7:08 pm

  Comfortable, Synch is great. Fuel economy 40-41 on highway trip. 30-33 in town. Used 3 quarts oil in 3,000 miles.

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  Pleasant Surprise - 2009 Ford Focus
  By JWM - July 28 - 3:10 pm

  Have to state this was a short rental, but first American Ford Ive driven in 30 years. Great build quality and reasonably quiet. Acceleration on I-71/I-75 in uphill in Northern KY south of Cincinnati rather labored and noisy. Good brakes, but climate control needed a lot of adjusting. Am now really interested in 2010 Fusion Sport model as this Fusion at the price is a great buy.

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  Best deal for a great car! - 2009 Ford Focus
  By Robotaz - July 27 - 11:12 am

  I have owned many cars and this is my favorite of all time. In the past 3 years Ive owned over $100K in new cars and none of them pleased me like my Focus does. I went from a 2009 Honda Accord Coupe V6 and 2008 Honda Civic Si before that, to this car and could not possibly be happier. It does not rattle at all, unlike junk Hondas, and gets killer gas mileage. It rides like a bigger car than it is, which is awesome on city streets when youre hitting potholes and cracks. I hear no road noise. It is very, very quiet even with the "sport" muffler on the 5 speed coupe. SYNC blows away the Bluetooth in any vehicle Ive owned. I cannot say enough about how good of a car this is. Bye Honda