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2008 Ford Focus recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2008 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Aug 11, 200808E050000 | Exterior lighting: headlightsWITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 08E050000
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| Nov 21, 200707V541000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideTHIS CONDITION MAY PREVENT THE DRIVER AIR BAG FROM PROPERLY DEPLOYING AND REDUCE OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 07V541000
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Owner complaints by component250
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 57 | 23 |
| Structure | 41 | 16 |
| Air bags | 26 | 10 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 25 | 10 |
| Suspension | 23 | 9 |
| Power train | 23 | 9 |
| Tires | 19 | 8 |
| Unknown or other | 18 | 7 |
| Vehicle speed control | 14 | 6 |
| Engine | 14 | 6 |
| Wheels | 14 | 6 |
| Service brakes | 13 | 5 |
| Steering | 12 | 5 |
| Seat belts | 8 | 3 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 | 3 |
8 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Air bags
“N/a”
- Service brakes
“The brakes went to the floor and the whole car locked up. When I pressed the brakes to slow down it felt like something on the brakes just fell apart. I was in a car accident because of this I hit another car no no”
- Unknown or other
“Starter has always been difficult but now key stuck in ignition and won't start either”
Other Ford Focus model years
- 201210 recalls3,802 complaints
- 20110 recalls113 complaints
- 20100 recalls287 complaints
- 20090 recalls229 complaints
- 20081 recall250 complaints
- 20070 recalls391 complaints
- 20060 recalls205 complaints
- 20051 recall441 complaints
- 20041 recall387 complaints
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Other Ford models
- 2008 F-1501 recall369 complaints
- 2008 Escape3 recalls2,417 complaints
- 2008 Explorer1 recall148 complaints
- 2008 Fusion5 recalls1,353 complaints
- 2008 Edge6 recalls1,120 complaints
- 2008 F-2507 recalls337 complaints
- 2008 Mustang5 recalls347 complaints
- 2008 F-3509 recalls232 complaints
- 2008 Taurus1 recall175 complaints
- 2008 Expedition3 recalls146 complaints
- 2008 Ranger5 recalls326 complaints
- 2008 E-35030 recalls39 complaints
2008 Ford Focus recall questions
How many recalls does the 2008 Ford Focus have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2008 Ford Focus. The most recent, 08E050000 (reported August 11, 2008), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2008 Ford Focus?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 57 complaints out of 250 filed with NHTSA (23%). Across all complaints, owners reported 21 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2008 Ford Focus?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.
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