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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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Chart based on 144 repairs.
2008 Ford Focus suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (42%)
< $100 (39%)
Chart based on 31 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
| 9000 mi | Front suspension noise. Replaced swaybar bushings. |
2008 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 34000 mi | Front torsion bar assembly clips wore out. Replaced. Torsion bar was thumping and the car was very difficult to control. |
| 38200 mi US $52 |
Heard banging noise when going over bumps, replaced sway bars, noise went away |
| 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. |
2008 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 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. |
| 125000 mi US $200 |
Steering pump replaced. Wheel bearing replaced Stabar links replaced |
| 168000 mi US $300 |
steering pump replaced |
| 168000 mi US $200 |
power steering pump failed |
| 37700 mi US $100 |
Front suspension bushings and links |
| 70000 mi US $140 |
The sway bars were rattling over every bump in the road. I had them replaced. |
| 109000 mi US $1100 |
Seals on the power steering pump failed |
| 65100 mi US $350 |
Both the sway bar and tie rod ends needed to be replaced. Mechanic said it is typical for this vehicle. |
| 137000 mi US $250 |
Replaced rear brakes and rear wheel bearings |
| 149000 mi US $250 |
Replaced driver front wheel bearing. Pressed out orig bearing with a 20 ton hydraulic press |
| 167000 mi US $150 |
Wheel bearing failed |
| 100500 mi US $120 |
Had both stabilizer bars replaced. Struts and shocks replaced. |
| 117000 mi US $1500 |
Had front and back sway bar end links replaced as well as back sway bar bushings. |
| 153000 mi US $800 |
Power Steering pump was leaking - had to replace |
| 21080 mi C $388 |
Link bushing replaced |
| 61000 mi US $510 |
Loose front stabilizer end links which sometimes made knocking noise on rough roads. Stabilizer end links were replaced. |
| 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. |
| 31000 mi | thumping/thudding/squeeking noise from front end. Tightened loose bolt on strut; lubed chassis. |
| 34000 mi US $180 |
Leaking steering rack seal. |
| 38500 mi | End links. end links |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 38000 mi US $150 |
Sway bar links not broken, but severley damaged. Sway bar links replaced on both sides in rear of car. |
| 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. |
| 40000 mi US $700 |
Struts front bad |
2008 Ford Focus 2dr Coupe
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 18000 mi | Kept hearing rattling noise in front end. Needed new sway bar links in front end. |
| 18000 mi | Squeak in rear suspension - told could not be replicated - told to point it out when water pump is replaced - was wet out. |
2008 Ford Focus 2dr Coupe
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 99200 mi | Roll Restrictor repaired |
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