What is a 2009 Ford Focus worth?

In good condition with average mileage, around $2,500 private party ($2,300–$2,700), or about $2,900 at a dealer. Mileage, condition, and title status move the number.

How many miles is too many for a 2009 Ford Focus?

The engines routinely pass 150,000–200,000 miles. On PowerShift cars the odometer matters less than the clutch and module replacement history: many needed multiple clutch jobs before 100,000 miles.

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2009 Ford Focus value

By the DealScan team · Updated 2026-07-11

Quick answer

A 2009 Ford Focus in good condition with average mileage (about 212,500 miles) is worth roughly $2,500 in a private-party sale — a fair range of $2,300 to $2,700, or about $2,900 at a dealer. 2009 is not on our years-to-avoid list, so condition, history, and maintenance matter more than the model year here.

Estimated value by mileage

Good condition, clean title. Mileage is the biggest single factor at this age.

Mileage	Miles	Fair value	Private party
Lower mileage	144,500	$3,000	$2,750–$3,250
Average mileage	212,500	$2,500	$2,300–$2,700
Higher mileage	289,000	$1,750	$1,600–$1,900

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Is 2009 a good year to buy?

2009 is not on our years-to-avoid list for this model, so judge the individual car on history and maintenance.

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What to check before you pay

2012–2016 PowerShift (DPS6) automatic: shudder, slipping, delayed engagement, clutch and TCM failures; Ford extended coverage on clutches and control modules and settled a class action
2017–2018 automatics are improved but use the same design; verify the latest clutch and TCM revisions were installed
TCM failure can put the car in limp mode without warning; a TCM recall applies to many 2012–2015 cars

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