2008 Ford Focus Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 250 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 126,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the visibility of the 2008 Ford Focus, 3% of the 250 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 126,000 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.
“My. 2008 Ford, Focus has factory installed sunshine shield on all windows. It has become impossible to see through the back windshield, especially at night, the installed shade had become foggy! My car eats tires which have to be replaced approximately every 2.5years. The heater/air-conditioner fan has shorted out 3 times, thankfully, no fire has been started! All of these complaints occur on stationary or moving vehicle. The only complaint that has been taken to the shop is the tire complaint. No problem was identified.”
NHTSA complaint #10838723, filed 2016-02, 15,000 miles“Ford dealer had fixed front wheel bearings under warranty, but will not fix rear wheel bearings under warranty. Car makes a roaring noise while driving. I think the rear parts on the car have been recalled, but the dealer wants to charge me $490 to fix. Also I paid $25 from the Ford dealer for wipers that keep scraping the windshield and give me poor visibility.”
NHTSA complaint #10444596, filed 2012-01“The contact owns a 2008 Ford Focus. While driving 66 MPH, the rear window and windshield glass shattered. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 236,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11162918, filed 2018-12, 236,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, a loud popping noise occurred as the sunroof suddenly detached from the vehicle. The contact indicated that the sunroof was closed when the defect occurred. After the incident, the contact discovered rusting and corrosion located where the sunroof was positioned. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 130,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10572861, filed 2014-03, 130,000 miles“Faulty windshield on 2008 Ford Focus ses 4dr sedan blurry at bottom of windshield service mgr said nothing can be done till Ford recalls condensation inside the windshield tried several times to correct they replaced windshield water leaking in on both passenger and driver sides not sealed correctly.”
NHTSA complaint #10223217, filed 2008-04Related service bulletins
- 10024304Jan 18, 20082008 focus defroster performance upgrade prior to sale - parts update.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 | 0% |
| 2017 | 4 | 0% |
| 2016 | 11 | 1% |
| 2015 | 11 | 1% |
| 2014 | 32 | 1% |
| 2013 | 29 | 1% |
| 2012 | 70 | 2% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 7 | 2% |
| 2009 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 | 8 | 3% |
| 2007 | 11 | 3% |
| 2006 | 8 | 4% |
| 2005 | 10 | 2% |
| 2004 | 11 | 3% |
| 2003 | 25 | 3% |
| 2002 | 28 | 3% |
| 2001 | 59 | 3% |
| 2000 | 118 | 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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