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2008 Ford Focus repairs by problem area
Chart based on 144 repairs.
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
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| Ford Focus in Delaware, United States Jun 2008 - Oct 2009 | |||
| Dec 2008 9000 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 2008 2000 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 2009 6100 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 2010 13000 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 2014 138000 mi US $400 |
Broken CV axle had to be replaced. | ||
| Ford Focus in Illinois, United States May 2008 - Dec 2010 | |||
| Jan 2009 14000 mi |
Clutch pedal squeak. Lubricated by dealer as indicated by TSB. Quick fix and nice dealer. | ||
| Jul 2009 22000 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 2011 23000 mi US $240 |
Front passenger door lock actuator needed to be replaced. Was preventing door from locking or unlocking. | ||
| Jul 2013 38200 mi US $52 |
Heard banging noise when going over bumps, replaced sway bars, noise went away | ||
| Mar 2014 44000 mi |
Horn wiring had come loose. Tightened to restore functionality. | ||
| Aug 2014 48000 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 2014 49000 mi US $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 2015 56700 mi |
Brake line was squeeking again during bumps. Added grease again | ||
| Oct 2016 68200 mi US $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 2009 20000 mi |
Block heater failed and replaced. Supposedly Ford is having to replace several of these, may be a design deficiency. | ||
| Nov 2010 34000 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 2011 41000 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 2011 61000 mi US $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 2012 55000 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 2013 130800 mi US $535 |
Motor mounts were shot and had all 3 replaced. | ||
| Ford Focus in Alabama, United States Mar 2012 - Aug 2015 | |||
| May 2015 70000 mi US $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 2014 125000 mi US $200 |
Steering pump replaced. Wheel bearing replaced Stabar links replaced | ||
| Oct 2015 168000 mi US $300 |
steering pump replaced | ||
| Apr 2016 168000 mi US $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 2011 91000 mi US $310 |
thermostat sticking closed, overheating, drove all weekend with heater on to keep temp down. took to dealer monday, repaired, problem gone. | ||
| May 2013 130700 mi US $133 |
driver's door handle won't open. Door reinforcement replaced to repair it | ||
| Sep 2015 159000 mi US $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 2012 9300 mi |
Reflash computer for a shift flair on 3-4 shift | ||
| Oct 2015 37700 mi US $100 |
Front suspension bushings and links | ||
| Ford Focus in Michigan, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 2016 100500 mi US $120 |
Had both stabilizer bars replaced. Struts and shocks replaced. | ||
| Sep 2017 119000 mi US $19 |
AC system evacuated and recharged. | ||
| Apr 2018 123000 mi US $500 |
Thermostat, Cylinder head temperature sensor, Valve cover gasket, PCV valve replaced. | ||
| Nov 2021 117000 mi US $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 2016 137000 mi US $250 |
Replaced rear brakes and rear wheel bearings | ||
| Jan 2017 149000 mi US $250 |
Replaced original motocraft battery. Replaced driver front wheel bearing. Pressed out orig bearing with a 20 ton hydraulic press | ||
| Nov 2017 164000 mi US $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 2015 65100 mi US $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 2016 177200 mi US $399 |
heater bypass failed and car overheated | ||
| Jul 2017 180000 mi US $15 |
valve cover leaking oil into spark plug enclosure. | ||
| Sep 2017 183000 mi US $32 |
Front brake pads were worn out and were replaced. | ||
| Ford Focus in Oklahoma, United States Feb 2018 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Mar 2018 145000 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 2021 172000 mi |
Blower motor failed and was replaced. | ||
| Ford Focus in Texas, United States May 2015 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Dec 2015 76000 mi US $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 2014 167000 mi US $150 |
Wheel bearing failed | ||
| Ford Focus in Tennessee, United States May 2014 - May 2014 | |||
| May 2014 109000 mi US $1100 |
Seals on the power steering pump failed | ||
| Ford Focus in Texas, United States Mar 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jul 2013 100800 mi US $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 2014 49072 mi US $100 |
Emergency brake not functioning. Repaired under extended warranty. Paid deductible. | ||
| Oct 2014 53000 mi US $84 |
Windshield washer nozzles leaking. Units replaced. | ||
| Ford Focus in Arizona, United States Nov 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Sep 2014 153000 mi US $800 |
Power Steering pump was leaking - had to replace Water pump was leaking | ||
| Ford Focus in Quebec, Canada Feb 2011 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Oct 2012 40500 mi |
Belt and bander (belt tensioner) Fan speed control | ||
| Nov 2012 41200 mi |
Fan speed control repaired. They received the piece. | ||
| Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada Jan 2009 - Oct 2019 | |||
| Feb 2009 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. | ||
| Dec 2009 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. | ||
| Apr 2011 31000 mi |
Window rubber seal on driver door engine sensor assembly leaking oil | ||
| Jun 2016 65100 mi C $100 |
Rear driver side door actuator not working. Was Replaced. | ||
| Sep 2016 67580 mi C $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 2009 9920 mi A $220 |
When stopping, car would jerk/shunt as auto transmission changed from 2nd to 1st gear | ||
| Oct 2009 10120 mi A $220 |
Shunting problem between 2nd & 1st gear (auto) when coming to a stop | ||
| Ford Focus in California, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Apr 2009 13000 mi US $900 |
2nd gear failed in automatic transmission, transmission was replaced with new one by dealer under warranty. | ||
| Sep 2014 74000 mi |
Fan speed switch failed | ||
| Ford Focus in Kentucky, United States Aug 2008 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Sep 2008 4000 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 2009 15000 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 2011 33000 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 2011 34000 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 2009 15000 mi |
Dealer fixed intermittent headliner rattle just above the driver's head and a rattle in the instrument cluster. | ||
| May 2009 16000 mi US $250 |
Moonroof shattered while driving down the road and needed replacement. | ||
| Ford Focus in Texas, United States May 2008 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Apr 2010 34000 mi US $180 |
Leaking steering rack seal. | ||
| Dec 2014 115000 mi US $600 |
Thermostat stuck in open position. Replaced thermostat. Failed motor mount Car idle rough | ||
| Mar 2017 135000 mi US $350 |
Replaced ignition switch and related parts in the steering column | ||
| Ford Focus in New York, United States May 2008 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Sep 2010 38000 mi US $220 |
Bearing in belt tensioner went. Tensioner was replaced. | ||
| Ford Focus in Quebec, Canada Jan 2011 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Mar 2013 21080 mi C $388 |
Link bushing replaced | ||
| Ford Focus in Texas, United States Oct 2009 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Sep 2010 29000 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 2010 31000 mi |
thumping/thudding/squeeking noise from front end. Tightened loose bolt on strut; lubed chassis. | ||
| Feb 2011 37200 mi US $233 |
Water pump failed. Failure also destroyed the serpentine belt. Replaced water pump and serpentine belt. Failure ocurred 3 months after warranty expired. | ||
| Mar 2012 53000 mi US $1395 |
AC system not producing conditioned cooled air. Busted evaporator core. Fix - replaced evaporator core. | ||
| Oct 2012 65500 mi US $200 |
Front turn signals inop. Replaced "smart" junction box. | ||
| Ford Focus in Michigan, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 2010 38000 mi US $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 2010 28000 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 2011 40000 mi US $700 |
Struts front bad | ||
| Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada Dec 2011 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Nov 2012 109460 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 2010 38500 mi |
End links. end links | ||
| Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 2010 48000 mi US $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 2010 54000 mi US $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 2010 13000 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 2008 1000 mi |
Front bumper had to be re-painted. | ||
| Apr 2008 2000 mi |
Rattle from under car - loose heat shield/guard - tightened. | ||
| Jul 2008 10001 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 2008 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. | ||
| Oct 2008 13000 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 2009 18000 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 2009 19000 mi |
Rubber cover came of clutch pedal; cover has tear. Dealership is ordering part. | ||
| Jul 2009 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. 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 2009 24000 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 2009 3500 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 2010 15500 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 2010 18000 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 2010 18000 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 2010 23000 mi |
Horn replaced 6 mos. ago, AGAIN failed early December, had replaced again. | ||
| Jun 2016 60000 mi US $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 2012 69000 mi US $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 2011 41540 mi |
Engine was racing when car was stopped or slowing down. | ||
| Mar 2016 99200 mi |
Mass Flow sensor replaced Roll Restrictor repaired | ||
| Mar 2017 111600 mi C $350 |
Burnt out element in Driver's side seat. | ||
| May 2017 115940 mi C $50 |
Heated Driver Seats not working, repaired frayed wiring. Took less than 30 minutes. Done by a mechanic of a Car Dealer friend. | ||
| Apr 2018 123380 mi C $175 |
Brakes spongy. Rear brakes repaired. | ||
| Jun 2018 125240 mi C $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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