The Lemon IndexAll cars · Ford Focus · 2008
2008 Ford Focus. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 2
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | 24 / 33 / 28 | Regular | $2,200 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | 24 / 35 / 28 | Regular | $2,200 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 32,000 and 100,000 miles. Median 61,600, from 199 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 83,000 | 57,700–125,300 | 45 |
| Body structure | 74,100 | 49,500–110,000 | 31 |
| Airbags | 57,500 | 26,400–117,500 | 21 |
| Doors, locks & latches | 51,500 | 23,800–94,300 | 20 |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 77,000 | 60,500–99,900 | 17 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Tires | 19% |
| Doors, locks & latches | 15% |
| Suspension | 14% |
| Airbags | 12% |
| Electrical | 11% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250 | 21 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 7 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
08E050000 Aug 2008 Exterior Lighting / Headlights
Defect. K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Risk. WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy. K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
07V541000 Nov 2007 Air Bags / Frontal / Driver Side / Inflator Module
Defect. CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED IN FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY ASSEMBLED.
Risk. THIS CONDITION MAY PREVENT THE DRIVER AIR BAG FROM PROPERLY DEPLOYING AND REDUCE OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPLACE YOUR DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 20, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Tire valve cracking | 2008 | 2009 |
Manufacturer communications 19
Ford filed 19 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Customer concern of the power steering (p/s)
- Slight tire shake or vibration caused by temporary tire flat spotting
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| No | No | No |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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