Ford Focus

The subcompact car, 2009 Ford Focus, comes with slight changes. The features that are considered as main advantage to the model are its acceleration, front seat comfort and vehicle handling ability. Despite all its high acceleration and power, there are certain known problems with Ford Focus; most common appears to be with its engine.

Apart from the known problems with Ford Focus, there are certain drawbacks in the model like the available sunroof cuts into head room and the gauges can be hard to read in certain lighting.

Trims & Features

The current generation Ford Focus is offered in three different body styles, coupe, sedan and station wagon. The sedan model for 2009 is offered in four trim versions, the base model S, SE, SES and SEL. All the models come equipped with full fledged amenities ranging from exterior lighting, interiors and safety features. Though the subcompact model is dressed with fine interiors and exteriors, there are certain known problems and defects with the electrical devices.

Competitors

Major competitors to the Ford Focus model include Mazda 3, Nissan Versa, Hyundai Elantra, Honda Civic, Chevrolet HHR and Scion xB. You can get more information about the recalls, investigations and problems from the Ford official websites.