2008 Ford Focus Electrical System Problems
- 49
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- ignition switch · 11 records
- failure mileage · 10 records
- diagnosed repaired · 6 records
- repaired notified · 6 records
- notified failure · 6 records
- door unlock · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 14 |
| 100–150k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
When i put key in ignition most times it doesnt catch and car doesnt turn on. I have to push harder to crank car on or take key out several times and keep trying until it catches. Sometimes when i pull key out part of ignition switch pulls out a little and car vegins to chime until i push ignition switch back in. I know there was a similar recall until the 2005 model, this issue was never fixes from all the research…
ODI 11271150
Electrical System
Our car in 2017 while driving on road suddenly stopped with all the dashboard lights on. Car got stuck and we could not start engine in next few mins. After few mins everything back to normal. We started driving again. And did not have that problem again for a while. Fast forward to october 2018 it has done it 3 times now where the lights come on while driving and it dies no power at all i have to put in park and…
ODI 11035717
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford focus. The contact stated that the key failed to turn in the ignition switch. Initially, the key had to be pushed down for it to turn and start the vehicle. Currently, the contact had to unlock the steering wheel and wiggle it until the key turned and started the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but no failure code was found. The contact…
ODI 11278232
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford focus. While attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to start. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer stated that they would make a note of the failure, but nothing could be done at this time. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 82,000.
ODI 11089719
Electrical System
Vehicle stationary. Upon inserting the key into the ignition, the engine does not start. This occurs with several turns of the ignition. Once the key is strongly inserted or wiggles around the engine starts. Recently diagnosed as a faulty ignition cylinder. It happens daily!
ODI 10979286
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Our car in feb 2017 while driving on road suddenly stopped with all the dashboard lights on. Car got stuck and we could not start engine in next few mins. After few mins everything back to normal. We started driving again. Same problem again. Took car to local shop. They said serious problem bit where they could not diagnose. Next went to invergrove ford dealer. Same issue happened in front of them . They did…
ODI 10972345
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford focus. While attempting to start the vehicle, the engine would not immediately start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact indicated that the ignition switch was previously replaced in 2012 for the same failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.…
ODI 10948392
Electrical System
Our 2008 ford focus has become increasingly harder to crank. We have been have to apply pressure while turning the key and now it won't start at all. I am now stranded at work until i can get someone to come pick me up. I have been told it is a pin inside the ignition that wears down until it can no longer make contact with the part inside to get car to crank. I believe ford really needs to look into this because i…
ODI 10934739
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford focus. After inserting the key into the ignition and turning the switch, the engine would not start. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
ODI 10954477
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford focus. While the vehicle was parked, it failed to start while the key was in the on position. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 94,437. The vin was not available.
ODI 10928392
Electrical System · Steering
Switch to start vehicle is "sticking" when it works or not starting after 15+ attempts. Very annoying & perhaps dangerous when attempting to start the car. The pop feature, i believe , is not allowing the vehicle to start or remove the key. Car less than 80k miles. Otherwise, love the car. Car hasnt been fixed or repaired yet, looking for re-calls bc seems to be a common situation.
ODI 10939283
Electrical System
The ingniition switch went out for a second time. I replaced it once but decided to put a start button on my car. I can't afford to pay for an another ingniition switch. They should have been a recall on it.
ODI 11101548
Electrical System
I had to push the key in really hard to start the car. Well, after doing that so many times it eventually stopped working.
ODI 10882919
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
2008 ford focus does not accelerate properly or stalls randomly. On multiple occasions i was in traffic on both city streets and highways and nearly got hit more than once. I had the pcm replaced by a certified ford mechanic in 11/14, it had a two year warranty. In 1/16 it began doing the same thing. It had to be replaced in 4/16. After replacing the pcm at a ford dealership the second time my car stalled out on me…
ODI 10864695
Body · Electrical System
Have problems with passenger door and both rear doors. Door won't latch at times and power door lock won't lock at times and sometimes won't unlock or both.
ODI 10946882
Electrical System
We have spent over 700$ trying to fix a ignition problem. Never received a recall. This is awful. It isn't fun getting caught in hot weather stuck, not being able to start your car.
ODI 10896408
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford focus. The contact stated that the ignition key failed to start the vehicle numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
ODI 10875836
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford focus. When the ignition key was turned to the on position, the vehicle hesitated to start without warning. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was able to start after more than fifteen attempts. The contact also stated that the failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.…
ODI 10897976
Electrical System
I have to push the key in really hard before the engine will turn over...i just hope it dont leave me stranded one day....
ODI 10852241
Electrical System
3 of my 4 door handles do not work the pin came out inside the door panel allowing me to only use my back passenger door to get in my car i had my keys in hand but the door wouldnt open causing me to call aaa to get in im very unhappy and i will be contacting anyone i have to in order to fix this im not paying for it.
ODI 10837941
Electrical System
Yes lately over the past couple months i'll put my key into the ignition and go to start my car nothing happens at all no click no noise no lights come on. So i will then proceed to turn the car key back to the starting position then try to start my car again and yes nothing happens again not a peep. So then i have to proceed to turn my key back pull my key out stick my key back into the ignition kind then as the…
ODI 10851631
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact also stated that the key had to be forced into the ignition and shaken for the vehicle to start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
ODI 10819893
Electrical System · Engine
While driving on the beltway the car stalls and shuts off and will not restart. This has happened several times and once a truck just missed me trying to coast to the emergency lane. It has been to two shops that say nothing is wrong. Today i had it towed to the dealership and i found the other complaint here on this site while looking for recalls. This is an extremely dangerous failure and these ignitions missing a…
ODI 10733066
Electrical System
My focus door locks do not work. Not only will the electric system not lock and/or unlock the doors but it is physically impossible to lock them manually. So the car wherever it is is always unlocked. My mechanic said that parts are back ordered for months out as this is a common issue with the focus. This is a serious safety concern when it comes to theft but more importantly predators.
ODI 10759309
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 58,707. Updated 8/31/15*cn the ignition switch was replaced by a repair shop. Updated 09/08/15*jb
ODI 10724533