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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%)

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2008 Ford Focus body repair cost distribution

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

14000 mi Clutch pedal squeak. Lubricated by dealer as indicated by TSB. Quick fix and nice dealer. 
22000 mi window seal coming off, replaced by dealer at no cost per warranty. 

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2008 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

13640 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.  
21080 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. 
31000 mi Window rubber seal on driver door 
33000 mi Passenger side carpet would pull out from under door sill trim piece. SPR was done. Carpet clips were installed. 
15000 mi Dealer fixed intermittent headliner rattle just above the driver's head and a rattle in the instrument cluster. 

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2008 Ford Focus 2dr Coupe

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

1000 mi Front bumper had to be re-painted. 
10000 mi 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. 
10002 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. 
13000 mi Had broken door panel.  Took 1 week for panel to come in. Door panel was replaced. 
18000 mi Carpet/floor of trunk detached and was sliding around when taking corners, was re-attached. 
19000 mi Rubber cover came of clutch pedal; cover has tear. Dealership is ordering part. 
20000 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. 

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2008 Ford Focus 2dr Coupe

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Dash rattled. Rattle in passenger rear on interior roof which had slowly been falling down. 

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2008 Ford Focus Body Problems

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