2008 Ford Focus Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 250 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,052miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the equipment of the 2008 Ford Focus, 1% of the 250 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,052 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2008 Ford Focus. The vehicle was not equipped with a spare tire, jack, and/or lug wrench at the time of purchase. The dealer stated that the vehicles do not come with spare tires, jacks or lug wrenches. The dealer attempted to locate a jack, spare tire, and wrench, but the manufacturer did not design a spare tire or jack for the two door Ford Focus. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 104. Updated 07/07/08. Updated”
NHTSA complaint #10229898, filed 2008-06, 104 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at unknown speeds with the air conditioner activated, an unknown warning light displayed on the dashboard similar to a wrench. The vehicle then began to hesitate and jerk excessively. The contact attempted to accelerate but the vehicle would not move forward. The contact was able to move the vehicle off the roadway, shut off the engine and when restarting, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The failure persisted when the contact would drive with the air conditioner activated. …”
NHTSA complaint #10345609, filed 2010-07, 64,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10254138Apr 24, 2024All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the…
- 10140323Jan 10, 2018The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless)…
- 10138524Jan 10, 2018The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless)…
- 10095184Jan 24, 2017Replacing the original equipment sync/navigation system with either an aftermarket sync/navigation kit or modifying original sync/navigation parts to provide additional features…
- 10057723Jul 1, 2014Ford: a job aid was developed and now available for the ptu internal or external fluid leakage for all wheel drive vehicles.
- 10032234Oct 1, 2007Ford: some multiples vehicles replacements may require revised as built data. The new level sjb service part introduced between 10/07 and 02/08 will require entry of as built data.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 4 | 0% |
| 2015 | 2 | 0% |
| 2014 | 5 | 0% |
| 2013 | 4 | 0% |
| 2012 | 12 | 0% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 6 | 1% |
| 2004 | 9 | 2% |
| 2003 | 22 | 2% |
| 2002 | 18 | 2% |
| 2001 | 34 | 2% |
| 2000 | 112 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2008 Ford Focus
57 complaintsBody and structure
41 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
25 complaintsSuspension
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsTires
18 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsWheels
14 complaintsBrakes
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Ford Focus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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