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2008 Ford Focus repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (25%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 144 repairs.
2008 Ford Focus repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (34%)
< $100 (53%)
Chart based on 98 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Ford Focus
Engine not specified
| Ford Focus in Delaware, United States Jun 2008 - Oct 2009 | |||
| Dec 20089000 mi | Front suspension noise. Replaced swaybar bushings. | ||
2008 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Ford Focus in Wisconsin, United States May 2008 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jul 20082000 mi | At 2100 miles the check engine light came on. it was determined that there was a fault in the fuel level circuit a new fuel level sensor was installed at the dealer in 1 hour | ||
| Mar 20096100 mi | At 6100 miles the gas tank fell out of my Focus on the freeway. I think this problem might be related to the gas level sensor I had replaced earlier perhaps they left a bolt or two out of the repair job! This was disturbing to say the least! | ||
| Mar 201013000 mi | Dealer didn't properly secure gas tank during earlier repair. Gas tank fell out while driving, heard it dragging and pulled over before any major damage occurred. | ||
| Ford Focus in California, United States Sep 2014 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Oct 2014138000 miUS $400 | Broken CV axle had to be replaced. | ||
| Ford Focus in Illinois, United States May 2008 - Dec 2010 | |||
| Jan 200914000 mi | Clutch pedal squeak. Lubricated by dealer as indicated by TSB. Quick fix and nice dealer. | ||
| Jul 200922000 mi | window seal coming off, replaced by dealer at no cost per warranty. | ||
| Ford Focus in New Hampshire, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201123000 miUS $240 | Front passenger door lock actuator needed to be replaced. Was preventing door from locking or unlocking. | ||
| Jul 201338200 miUS $52 | Heard banging noise when going over bumps, replaced sway bars, noise went away | ||
| Mar 201444000 mi | Horn wiring had come loose. Tightened to restore functionality. | ||
| Aug 201448000 mi | Fan blower solder connection came lose causing fan to only work on high. Re-soldered the connection and fan continues as normal. Cost: $1 | ||
| Nov 201449000 miUS $90 | Blower motor resistor had blown. Blower motor began making a grinding noise as if it had a bad bearing. Replaced resistor and blower motor. | ||
| Oct 201556700 mi | Brake line was squeeking again during bumps. Added grease again | ||
| Oct 201668200 miUS $45 | Sway bar loose after replacement of front struts creating a thumping sound while driving. Replaced with new links. Greased links to reduce noise. | ||
| Ford Focus in Alaska, United States May 2008 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Dec 200920000 mi | Block heater failed and replaced. Supposedly Ford is having to replace several of these, may be a design deficiency. | ||
| Nov 201034000 mi | Front torsion bar assembly clips wore out. Replaced. Torsion bar was thumping and the car was very difficult to control. Ignition switch was sticking in the start position after starting the engine. Ford replaced the ignition switch assembly. | ||
| Jan 2011 | Blower Motor for heater, defroster, A/C failed. Blower motor replaced by Ford | ||
| Ford Focus in Illinois, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Mar 201141000 mi | metal in oil last time it was changed, so traded car | ||
2008 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Focus in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2010 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Aug 201161000 miUS $510 | Loose front stabilizer end links which sometimes made knocking noise on rough roads. Stabilizer end links were replaced. | ||
| Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2012 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Nov 201255000 mi | when you hit certain types of bumps in the road with passenger in the car, its sounds like the car is bottoming out. I'm having a problem with car not running smooth at idle | ||
| Ford Focus in Florida, United States Jul 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Oct 2013130800 miUS $535 | Motor mounts were shot and had all 3 replaced. | ||
| Ford Focus in Alabama, United States Mar 2012 - Aug 2015 | |||
| May 201570000 miUS $140 | The sway bars were rattling over every bump in the road. I had them replaced. | ||
| Ford Focus in Michigan, United States Oct 2013 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Sep 2014125000 miUS $200 | Steering pump replaced. Wheel bearing replaced Stabar links replaced | ||
| Oct 2015168000 miUS $300 | steering pump replaced | ||
| Apr 2016168000 miUS $200 | thermostat replaced, was stuck open due to seal coming off. power steering pump failed | ||
| Ford Focus in Michigan, United States Sep 2011 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Oct 201191000 miUS $310 | thermostat sticking closed, overheating, drove all weekend with heater on to keep temp down. took to dealer monday, repaired, problem gone. | ||
| May 2013130700 miUS $133 | driver's door handle won't open. Door reinforcement replaced to repair it | ||
| Sep 2015159000 miUS $118 | dealer recommended new transmission $3200.refused offer to replace transmission. Replaced 16 oz of transmission fluid with Lucas Transmission Repair and am still driving it with little problem. | ||
| Ford Focus in Michigan, United States Dec 2010 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Feb 20129300 mi | Reflash computer for a shift flair on 3-4 shift | ||
| Oct 201537700 miUS $100 | Front suspension bushings and links | ||
| Ford Focus in Michigan, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 2016100500 miUS $120 | Had both stabilizer bars replaced. Struts and shocks replaced. | ||
| Sep 2017119000 miUS $19 | AC system evacuated and recharged. | ||
| Apr 2018123000 miUS $500 | Thermostat, Cylinder head temperature sensor, Valve cover gasket, PCV valve replaced. | ||
| Nov 2021117000 miUS $1500 | Had catalytic converter replaced. Old one rusted out. Had fuel filter, spark plugs, ignition coils and valve cover gasket replaced. Had front and back sway bar end links replaced as well as back sway bar bushings. | ||
| Ford Focus in Minnesota, United States Jun 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Sep 2016137000 miUS $250 | Replaced rear brakes and rear wheel bearings | ||
| Jan 2017149000 miUS $250 | Replaced original motocraft battery. Replaced driver front wheel bearing. Pressed out orig bearing with a 20 ton hydraulic press | ||
| Nov 2017164000 miUS $450 | Replacement Thermostat was faulty and failed prematurely; Water pump impeller was also damaged and needed to be replaced. Both were replaced and issue was solved | ||
| Ford Focus in Ohio, United States May 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201565100 miUS $350 | Both the sway bar and tie rod ends needed to be replaced. Mechanic said it is typical for this vehicle. | ||
| Ford Focus in Virginia, United States Dec 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Oct 2016177200 miUS $399 | heater bypass failed and car overheated | ||
| Jul 2017180000 miUS $15 | valve cover leaking oil into spark plug enclosure. | ||
| Sep 2017183000 miUS $32 | Front brake pads were worn out and were replaced. | ||
| Ford Focus in Oklahoma, United States Feb 2018 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Mar 2018145000 mi | Engine mount was bad, causing vibration. Engine mount was replaced. Front vents did not blow air. Actuator replaced. Valve cover gaskets were leaking. Gaskets replaced. | ||
| Oct 2021172000 mi | Blower motor failed and was replaced. | ||
| Ford Focus in Texas, United States May 2015 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Dec 201576000 miUS $200 | Idler tension pulley was making a whining noise for some time due to the bearings wearing out. Belt and pulley were replaced. | ||
| Ford Focus in Michigan, United States Nov 2014 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Dec 2014167000 miUS $150 | Wheel bearing failed | ||
| Ford Focus in Tennessee, United States May 2014 - May 2014 | |||
| May 2014109000 miUS $1100 | Seals on the power steering pump failed | ||
| Ford Focus in Texas, United States Mar 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jul 2013100800 miUS $75 | Had to replace driver's side door handle reinforcement. Outer Door Handle would not open door. | ||
| Ford Focus in Iowa, United States May 2014 - Apr 2017 | |||
| May 201449072 miUS $100 | Emergency brake not functioning. Repaired under extended warranty. Paid deductible. | ||
| Oct 201453000 miUS $84 | Windshield washer nozzles leaking. Units replaced. | ||
| Ford Focus in Arizona, United States Nov 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Sep 2014153000 miUS $800 | Power Steering pump was leaking - had to replace Water pump was leaking | ||
| Ford Focus in Quebec, Canada Feb 2011 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Oct 201240500 mi | Belt and bander (belt tensioner) Fan speed control | ||
| Nov 201241200 mi | Fan speed control repaired. They received the piece. | ||
| Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada Jan 2009 - Oct 2019 | |||
| Feb 200913640 mi | Weather stripping on the front and rear passenger-side doors was pushed up into the frame by the window. They were pulled out and put back into place for now, with replacement weather stripping on order to be installed next week. | ||
| Dec 200921080 mi | Chrome cladding (standard on SES) separated from the main driver door handle. Entire door handle had to replaced due to location of the break. | ||
| Apr 201131000 mi | Window rubber seal on driver door engine sensor assembly leaking oil | ||
| Jun 201665100 miC $100 | Rear driver side door actuator not working. Was Replaced. | ||
| Sep 201667580 miC $250 | Front driver door latch actuator motor stopped working. Had to replace entire latch mechanism | ||
| Ford Focus in Queensland, Australia Jan 2009 - Sep 2010 | |||
| Sep 20099920 miA $220 | When stopping, car would jerk/shunt as auto transmission changed from 2nd to 1st gear | ||
| Oct 200910120 miA $220 | Shunting problem between 2nd & 1st gear (auto) when coming to a stop | ||
| Ford Focus in California, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Apr 200913000 miUS $900 | 2nd gear failed in automatic transmission, transmission was replaced with new one by dealer under warranty. | ||
| Sep 201474000 mi | Fan speed switch failed | ||
| Ford Focus in Kentucky, United States Aug 2008 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Sep 20084000 mi | Vehicle trans. at 44 mph was shifting in and out of OD rapidly-it gave the same feeling as a bad engine miss. Was told that it was "normal operation" per existing Ford standards for this vehicle at this time. Told to contact Ford CS to perhaps start SPR. Transmission shifting in and out of OD at 44 mph No SPR or recall-contacted Parts and Service | ||
| Jun 200915000 mi | At approx. 13.2K miles the Focus developed a whine/hum at 46, 48 to 50, 56, and 60 to 62 mph. I've had tire noise for over 13K miles, so I knew the new noise was not tires. Also, when flooring the car from take-off, the 1-2 shift has a 1 sec. hesitation | ||
| Jan 201133000 mi | While driving, a slight rattling noise was coming from the right front wheel area. Right front axle half-shaft was replaced. Passenger side carpet would pull out from under door sill trim piece. SPR was done. Carpet clips were installed. Car was shaking at idle-idle rpm too low. car was lugging on slight hills-OD kick-in speed set too low. Two ECU upgrades were done. | ||
| Feb 201134000 mi | Brakes still making noise since previous trip. Told that front brake pads should have been replaced but Ford wouldn't approve. Front end noise was different than before. Told that tires were cupped and bad and needed replaced. | ||
| Ford Focus in Michigan, United States Apr 2008 - May 2011 | |||
| Apr 200915000 mi | Dealer fixed intermittent headliner rattle just above the driver's head and a rattle in the instrument cluster. | ||
| May 200916000 miUS $250 | Moonroof shattered while driving down the road and needed replacement. | ||
| Ford Focus in Texas, United States May 2008 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Apr 201034000 miUS $180 | Leaking steering rack seal. | ||
| Dec 2014115000 miUS $600 | Thermostat stuck in open position. Replaced thermostat. Failed motor mount Car idle rough | ||
| Mar 2017135000 miUS $350 | Replaced ignition switch and related parts in the steering column | ||
| Ford Focus in New York, United States May 2008 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Sep 201038000 miUS $220 | Bearing in belt tensioner went. Tensioner was replaced. | ||
| Ford Focus in Quebec, Canada Jan 2011 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Mar 201321080 miC $388 | Link bushing replaced | ||
| Ford Focus in Texas, United States Oct 2009 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Sep 201029000 mi | Periodic thumping/thudding noise from undecarriage. Cause - bad wheel bearing. Replaced under warranty, free parts and labor. Excellent job by Gabriel Ford, Livingston TX. | ||
| Nov 201031000 mi | thumping/thudding/squeeking noise from front end. Tightened loose bolt on strut; lubed chassis. | ||
| Feb 201137200 miUS $233 | Water pump failed. Failure also destroyed the serpentine belt. Replaced water pump and serpentine belt. Failure ocurred 3 months after warranty expired. | ||
| Mar 201253000 miUS $1395 | AC system not producing conditioned cooled air. Busted evaporator core. Fix - replaced evaporator core. | ||
| Oct 201265500 miUS $200 | Front turn signals inop. Replaced "smart" junction box. | ||
| Ford Focus in Michigan, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 201038000 miUS $150 | Sway bar links not broken, but severley damaged. Sway bar links replaced on both sides in rear of car. | ||
| Ford Focus in Iowa, United States Oct 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Nov 201028000 mi | engine vibrates and idles rough a tsp computer adjust was done but did not hide the problem, I think it is much bigger problem with motor, computer or electronic,and motor mounts are all very possible no codes so hard to fix by shop | ||
| Dec 201140000 miUS $700 | Struts front bad | ||
| Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada Dec 2011 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Nov 2012109460 mi | This is the second time I have had the stablizer bar replaced. There was no charge but I had to pay 50% of the cost of a front end alignment. | ||
| Ford Focus in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 201038500 mi | End links. end links | ||
| Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 201048000 miUS $40 | vehicle was found to have three worn or broken sway bar links and both rear shocks are bad. Left rear tire has broken belt. Will be doing the repairs myself. | ||
| May 201054000 miUS $1200 | Unusual tire wear and front end noise. Took to dealer, was told that the front sway bars,rear anti torsion bars and rear shocks were bad. All tires needed replaced and alignment. Estimate of over $2000. repaired myself for $1200.00 | ||
| Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2010 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Mar 201013000 mi | Rattles. | ||
2008 Ford Focus 2dr Coupe
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Ford Focus in Wisconsin, United States May 2008 - Dec 2009 | |||
| Mar 20081000 mi | Front bumper had to be re-painted. | ||
| Apr 20082000 mi | Rattle from under car - loose heat shield/guard - tightened. | ||
| Jul 200810001 mi | 1. Car made horrible noise when reversing, sounded like rocks in the transmission. Cause was a rock caught in engine mount - shield was ordered and installed to prevent problem. Window seals have been falling out since new, finally Ford had a TSB on it. Seems it be an issue with the 2-dr coupes. Took a week for parts to come in. Took almost 2 hours to have them replaced - the whole door interior panel had to come off. Car made horrible noise when reversing, sounded like rocks in the transmission. Cause was a rock caught in engine mount - shield was ordered and installed to prevent problem. | ||
| Aug 200810002 mi | Window seals have been falling out since new, finally Ford had a TSB on it. Seems to be an issue with the 2-dr coupes. Took a week for parts to come in. Took almost 2 hours to have them replaced - the whole door interior panel had to come off. | ||
| Oct 200813000 mi | Had broken door panel. Issue with SYNC system. Took 1 week for panel to come in. Door panel was replaced. Took 2 weeks for SYNC cable to arrive. SYNC system was updated. | ||
| Apr 200918000 mi | Kept hearing rattling noise in front end. Needed new sway bar links in front end. Carpet/floor of trunk detached and was sliding around when taking corners, was re-attached. | ||
| Jun 200919000 mi | Rubber cover came of clutch pedal; cover has tear. Dealership is ordering part. | ||
| Jul 200920000 mi | Dealership called, new clutch pedal rubber cover is in. Went to dealership and it was installed, car was washed, and I was back on the road in less than 15 min. Dealership called, new clutch pedal rubber cover is in. Went to dealership and it was installed, car was washed, and I was back on the road in less than 15 min. | ||
| Nov 200924000 mi | Ford & Microsoft completely screwed up my car and refuse to fix it. I had only one warning tone before, now I have a different one for each warning(seatbelt, lights on, etc). Also 911 Assist won't shut off. Dealership refuses to acknowledge problem. | ||
| Ford Focus in Illinois, United States Jan 2009 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Mar 20093500 mi | Took car to a different dealer, found out the wiring for the clutch pedal was wrapped around the clutch pedal, frayed through the covering and shorted out causing light. - fixed wiring | ||
| Jan 201015500 mi | Loud tick from injectors - Ford has a TSB out, loud knocking if car looses traction, (also has a TSB), clutch pedal is squeaky, Burning oil, Lost 1.5 gallons of coolant in 18 months. | ||
| Mar 201018000 mi | Loud ticking noise from injectors. TSB solution did not fix it. Bumper pops off, replaced right side bumper reinforcement. 2/3 gallon coolant leaked out after 1500 miles, ordered new water pump, not replaced yet. Squeak in rear suspension - told could not be replicated - told to point it out when water pump is replaced - was wet out. Coolant leak - water pump replaced - leaking faster now. | ||
| Ford Focus in Illinois, United States Apr 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201018000 mi | Horn became barely audible, replaced horn, within 12 hrs horn @ half-volume, dealer claimed water got in horn, shorted, blamed lower valance was removed. 3 more trips to dealer, horn replaced again, and lower valance(splashpan) reinstalled | ||
| Dec 201023000 mi | Horn replaced 6 mos. ago, AGAIN failed early December, had replaced again. | ||
| Jun 201660000 miUS $910 | On way to hospital, my clutch pedal stopped working. Had to be towed to dealer, told a pin broke off clutch pedal arm, and needed pedal ass'y replaced. | ||
| Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2012 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Dec 201269000 miUS $30 | Slow coolant leak, could not be replicated by dealer. Leaves small puddle under front drivers side. Antifreeze needs to be topped off every 3,000-5,000 mi. Update: never went away, worse in warm weather. Plastic windshield washer nozzle froze, cracked, and fell off. Replaced by dealer. | ||
2008 Ford Focus 2dr Coupe
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Focus in Manitoba, Canada Dec 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201141540 mi | Engine was racing when car was stopped or slowing down. | ||
| Mar 201699200 mi | Mass Flow sensor replaced Roll Restrictor repaired | ||
| Mar 2017111600 miC $350 | Burnt out element in Driver's side seat. | ||
| May 2017115940 miC $50 | Heated Driver Seats not working, repaired frayed wiring. Took less than 30 minutes. Done by a mechanic of a Car Dealer friend. | ||
| Apr 2018123380 miC $175 | Brakes spongy. Rear brakes repaired. | ||
| Jun 2018125240 miC $960 | Pre-Sale Vehicle Safety | ||
| Ford Focus in Georgia, United States May 2008 - Jan 2009 | |||
| Jan 2009 | Dash rattled. Rattle in passenger rear on interior roof which had slowly been falling down. | ||
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