2008 Ford Focus Air Bags Problems
- 20
- 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.
Among these 20 stored complaint records:
- 14 indicate a crash
- 11 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- rear ended · 6 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
My son rear ended another vehicle at about 35 mph air bags didn't deploy other vehicle was stopped
Crash reported
ODI 11266604
Air Bags
The airbags did not deploy when the car rear ended another vehicle.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11219724
Air Bags
My vehicle was in a head on collision in which the air bags failed to deploy on the driver side and passenger side, which in turn caused significant injury to both parties occupying the vehicle at the time of the accident.
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11194324
Air Bags
Bbought the car from private party and brought it to a shop to be looked over the bad a mancanic tool scan the car passenger air bags are not responding to the computer don't know how many other cars have this issue but its not even pulling a airbag indicator light also it failed a test the mancanic ran it said passenger air bag not responding and in the event of a car accident all air bags may not go off this is a…
ODI 11191087
Air Bags · Seat Belts · Seats
Takata recall the passenger seat is not registering that there's someone sitting there who 5'5" and weighs almost 135 pounds and is wearing his seatbelt. So the airbag light on the bottom right of the center console comes on and says "passenger airbag off" and the yellow airbag light stays lit up on the drivers dashboard until the car is shut off, all with someone who's big enough for the airbag sensor to know he's…
ODI 11113710
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Takata recall the drivers seat belt stays pushed in when you push the red release button to take off your seatbelt. Unlike the front passenger seatbelt and the three back seatbelts that all four completely release when you undo your seatbelt, none of them stay pressed in they all fully release. The 1st picture is the front passenger seatbelt release, 2nd picture is the back passenger & back middle seatbelt releases,…
ODI 11113707
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford focus. While driving 55 mph, the air bag indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the driver's side air bag module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact spoke with lithia ford of klamath falls ([redacted], klamath falls, or 97603) who stated that there was no tsb or recall. The…
ODI 11029932
Air Bags
I was driving a ford focus 2008 at approximately 15-20 mph in traffic and drove directly into the back of another vehicle without breaking. The other vehicle, a lexus sedan was stopped. The ford focus was up to date on all safety inspections and airbags were set on. In spite of this, no airbags deployed and i sustained a head injury from the collision.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10968458
Air Bags
I was in an accident where i rear ended a truck on the highway going approximately 50 mph. There was an accident to the right of me on the highway shoulder and i looked to my right as i saw a guy get out of his car. I swerved and looked forward. It was at that time that i saw a truck completely stopped in front of me. I hit the truck and did complete damage to my car. I am concerned because there was extreme damage…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10667541
Air Bags
My car spun and hit a guard rail on the back bumper. This then pushed the car across the road where the front end hit the side of a mountain. I hit my head on the driver side of the car during the impact and was knocked unconscious and had to be taken to the hospital. My front air bag and my side curtain airbag did not deploy. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10659895
Air Bags
2008 ford focus air bags never deployed in car crash, car flipped one and a half times after spinning out. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10655212
Air Bags · Body · Wheels
I was driving nw on sr626 about 45 mph when a white car pulled from stop sign striking my car in the pass side, hitting rear tire and body just in front of tire as i was swerving left to miss car. At impact my car spun 180 degrees sliding backwards into a deep ditch, on right side of road, rolling onto drivers side then back onto all four wheels. The airbags never deployed as i was tossed around inside car hitting…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10588150
Air Bags
I was rear ended while stopped at a red light in my 2008 ford focus. It was a very high speed impact (est. 60-70 mph) that threw me into the car in front of me. My car was totaled and the air bags never deployed. I had a certified mechanic record the computer and look at the damages. He stated that the air bags should have deployed from the damages to the front sensor as well as the side impact sensor. I am still…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10652692
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle was involved in head on collision and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained minor bruising and back pain. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a collision shop. The vehicle was declared destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. The vin was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10487434
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford focus. The contact stated that the air bag indicator light constantly remained illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced various unknown parts. The dealer advised that there were additional repairs that the vehicle needed, but the parts for those repairs were not available. The manufacturer was contacted who advised that the needed parts were on back order and…
ODI 10458575
Air Bags
I was traveling on industrial blvd when an elderly couple pulled out in front of me. With no time to react i hit the front end of their car with the front and side of my car on the passenger side. I was wearing my seatbelt. After my head hit off the windshield my airbag deployed. I have a severe concussion and some injury to my right leg. The main point to this accident is that i was wearing a seatbelt and my head…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10436704
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford focus. While driving at various speeds, the contact noticed that the air bag warning light illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on two different occasions for the same failure, where the air bag fuse was replaced. Recently, the failure occurred a the third time; however, the vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made…
ODI 10413979
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford focus. The contact stated as she was driving someone rear ended her vehicle. The air bags did not deploy and the seat belt did not hugged her tight enough. The contact hit her head on the steering wheel and was driven to the hospital because she received a cut above her eye and had to have stitches. There is a police report if needed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for repair.…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10312854
Air Bags
2008 ford focus airbags not deploying after accident going 65 mph. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10280037
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford focus. The contact's vehicle was rear-ended and destroyed by a hit-and-run driver. The air bags failed to deploy. An occupant in her vehicle sustained neck and back injuries. Both the contact and occupant were wearing their seat belts at the time of the crash. The vehicle was towed from the scene and a police report was filed. The speed was unknown. The failure mileage was 13,000.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10269968