2008 Ford Focus owner complaints

Ignition switch failure. Repeated problem since purchased new!! Key won't turn lock or gets stuck. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Ford focus. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle suddenly began to decelerate. The vehicle was maneuvered to the shoulder and stopped. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic and they were unable to diagnose the failure. The fuel filter was replaced, but the failure continued. The vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer and they were also unable to diagnose the failure. The contact also stated that the vehicle would intermittently experience difficulty starting and all of the lights would illuminate on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The battery was replaced and the failures continued. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and o

The back driver's door will not open. Door is unlocked but cannot be opened from the inside or outside of the car. *kb

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 have seen many people having this issue on this and other websites. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Ford focus. The contact experienced difficulty inserting the key into the ignition in order to start the vehicle. The cylinder in the ignition was replaced, but the failure recurred. The ignition switch was replaced, but the failure recurred a third time. The ignition was repaired by an independent mechanic who installed a piece of cardboard in order to start the vehicle. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 104,000.

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 to my vehicle and my driver's airbag did not deploy. I had no passengers in the car, no other airbag deployed. My state police trooper who was on the scene said to file a complaint because my airbags most definitely should have deployed. I suffered some injuries and I am looking into this matter further. I just hope in the mean time this doesn't happen to someone else as it coul

Airbag light came on. The vehicle has 123,000 on it. It just recently came on the dash while driving. I see there is no recall for airbag light indicator.

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 not available. The failure mileage was 48,000. Updated 1/23/13 *cn updated 02/11/2013 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Ford focus. The contact stated that while at traveling at unknown speeds, the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own, and crashed into a tree. The contact sustained lacerations to the face. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 74,000. Updated 02/11/14*lj

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Ford focus. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration power. The vehicle was moved to the shoulder, shut off and then restarted, as it began to function normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the throttle body failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 57,000 and the current mileage was 57,300. Updated 1/17/13 *cn

Car started reveing hard and then acting like gears were slipping and next day reverse is out of car and can not drive it

The mileage on the vehicle was at 83,000 miles, at the time the issues began. When the car attempted to accelerate from a stopped position, the 1-2 gears started slipping, check engine and wrench light appeared. Took it to a mechanic, diagnostics test stated that it was a "shift solenoid d closed" had my mechanic replace it, it still did not work. I spent 400 bucks to replace the d solenoid, and the car is still in the same condition! I have seen countless complaints on this issue online, why hasn't there been a recall?! Had I known the 2008 Ford focus sucked this bad, I never would have bought it!

The back passenger door latch failed resulting in the door not remaining closed. The door had to be held shut with a belt so that it could be safely driven. Thank god that no one was in the back seat as they might have been hurt if the door flew open while driving. The amato Ford dealer did a diagnostic test (for what we are not sure as it is a manual door no electronic locks or windows) that cost 113 dollars and then told us it would cost 385 dollars to fix. This is clearly a safety issue and Ford should fix this before someone is killed. I have been a loyal Ford customer but never again will I purchase a Ford vehicle if they care this little for their customers safety. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Ford focus. While parked, the contact noticed that the rear passenger side door was rusting at the bottom. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.

2008 Ford focus - 2 dr driver door only keyed entry point... Locked car came back ...door wouldn't open with key .called roadside assistance after the 1st time just left unlocked. Took car for oil change forgot to tell them don't lock and of course they locked when done.had to call road side assistance to get it unlocked. This is really unsafe is there a recall on this.

After arriving at destination, went to open door, it would not open, unlock would not work. Door is locked and unable to unlock and exit out. Needed to crawl over to drivers door to exit vehicle. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Ford focus. While driving 66 MPH, the rear window and windshield glass shattered. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 236,000.

Potential for accident. My 2008 Ford focus started having power steering issues around 55000 miles. It would become intermittent in power assist to the point it would cause the steering to feel it was jumping from side to side. Took into the Ford dealership and they stated that teflon (used to help reduce friction on the gears, along with fluid) flakes were in the system and and that some part of the gear system was coming apart inside. Going to replace the rack and pinon system and attempt to flush out power steering pump, due to the worm gear in the rack and pinon being contaminated. Service advisor also stated that if continued to drive in this state steering could potentially lock up rendering the vehicle uncontrollable.

The spark plugs keep blowing out of the engine head. So far, 3 out of 4 have come out. Some more than once after repairing with a helicoil.

2008 Ford focus with seat belt safety defect. Consumer states that the shoulder strap and lap belt can not be adjusted for height on the two door model. Consumer believes these would be unsafe in a frontal collision. *kb