FordFocus2008
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2008 Ford Focus Engine And Engine Cooling Problems

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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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi4
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • May 8, 2013 · 59,430 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    EVAPORATOR CORE LEAKING. *TR

    ODI 10639548

  • August 26, 2011 · 58,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford focus. The contact was driving 45 mph when the front passenger and driver seats began to vibrate abnormally. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic where the mechanic stated that the vibration was caused by sagging motor mounts. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer advised that the vehicle was designed to vibrate. The contact stated the passenger could…

    ODI 10428809

  • August 23, 2011 · 45,800 miles

    Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling

    Vehicle suddenly lost power, only continuing to run at a rough idle. The vehicle would not allow any acceleration. The only possible response was to limp to the shoulder of the road. After turning off the ignition the vehicle was restarted and ran as normal for the rest of the trip. Four days later the same thing occurred. Upon taking the vehicle to the ford dealer and having them tell me to continue to drive the…

    ODI 10423786

  • July 23, 2011 · 20,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford focus. While the contact was driving approximately 45 mph all of the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel and suddenly the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who stated the oil filter detached from the engine which resulted in internal damages. The engine was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the defect. The approximate failure…

    ODI 10423035

  • August 3, 2010

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Ignition

    The ignition key is binding in ignition cylinder when turning to start position only. Twice it has not started on the first try. Twice i heard a metal sound when starting. This is a problem with ford focus 2008, and has been brought to my attention by my auto repair shop. It was suggested to me to go direct to a ford dealer service shop which i did. The car warranty expired 5/2011 so i don't qualify for free repair…

    ODI 10426328

  • May 25, 2010 · 56,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford focus. The contact stated that around two months ago the vehicle started to stall. The contact stated that the wrench icon illuminated on the dashboard and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer five times and they have not found any failures. The dealer notified the contact and stated that the black box was not recording any data. The vehicle warranty had nearly…

    ODI 10346390