Trim Report

Ford Focus RS2009

Includes:FOCUS|RS
$18,995
Starting From
68
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 68 active dealer listings as of

Min $18,995
Max $40,000
From $18,995
Fresh

RS Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$2,000
$2K–$8K
47 listings134,574 avg miles
LX
From$1,995
8 listings|$2K–$6K
RS
From$18,995
68 listings|$19K–$40K
S
From$1,000
163 listings|$1K–$14K
SE
From$500
1,372 listings|$500–$15K
SEL
From$550
176 listings|$550–$25K
SES
From$900
46 listings|$900–$13K
ST
From$2,860
228 listings|$3K–$24K
Titanium
From$875
178 listings|$875–$25K

2009 Ford Focus RS Pricing

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Where to Find Ford Focus RS

Location data for all 2009 Ford Focus trims combined

34States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Florida (12%), but the remaining listings are spread across 33 other states nationwide.

Ford Focus Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2009 Ford Focus trims

High Concern

The 2009 Ford Focus has a high safety risk profile with 0 recall campaigns and 228 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

0
Recalls
228
Complaints
25
Crashes
2
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 228 owners have filed complaints about the 2009 Ford Focus. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Electrical System29
02Power Train24
03Air Bags16
04Latches/locks/linkages14
05Vehicle Speed Control12
228 total across 1 model years (2009–2009)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Ford Focus Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2009 Ford Focus trims

27–28mpg combined
·
24city
·
33-35hwy
·
$1,550-$1,600/yr

Across 2 configurations, the 2009 Ford Focus returns 27–28 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim
Focus FWD - Manual 5-spd
28mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city35 hwy~$1,550/yr-1/10 Poor
Focus FWD - Automatic 4-spd
27mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city33 hwy~$1,600/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

2009 Ford Focus RS FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the RS compare to other Ford Focus trims?

The RS occupies a distinct position in the Ford Focus range. See how it stacks up on the 2009 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2009 Ford Focus RS?

Budget for standard RS maintenance plus any trim-specific items. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Ford Focus RS?

For the RS, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Ford Focus buyer's guide.

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