CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Ford Focus has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 250 complaints with NHTSA, including 21 crashes, 20 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (57 reports).
2008 Ford Focus recalls
Most common 2008 Ford Focus problems
Problem areas named in the 250 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 57 |
| Structure | 42 |
| Air Bags | 27 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 25 |
| Power Train | 23 |
| Suspension | 23 |
| Tires | 21 |
| Unknown Or Other | 18 |
| Wheels | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 |
What owners report
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The brakes went to the floor and the whole car locked up. When I pressed the brakes to slow down it felt like something on the brakes just fell apart. I was in a car accident because of this I hit another car no no
Starter has always been difficult but now key stuck in ignition and won't start either
I purchased a 2008 Ford Focus from my father (now deceased). The airbag warning light has been on. When I had the OBD read, it came back with code # B2294 indicating a fault in a control module. My research makes me believe this vehicle should be included in NHTSA# 07V541000 (Ford # 07C19); however, both NHTSA and Ford say it isn't. I would like to find out why this particular vehicle was excluded and is there something I can do at this point to have it included.
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle overheated. The coolant temperature warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a coolant leak and a corroded subframe. The contact was informed that the subframe was significantly thin due to corrosion and that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 159,625. The VIN was unavailable.
2008 Ford Focus questions
Does the 2008 Ford Focus have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2008 Ford Focus: Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ford Focus?
Based on 250 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (57), Structure (42), Air Bags (27).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Ford Focus has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.