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2008 Ford Focus recalls and problems

1 recall and 250 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Ford Focus.

1
recalls
250
owner complaints
21
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2008 Ford Focus recalls

Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 07V541000 · reported November 21, 2007 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 45 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements specified in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the driver air bag module may not have been properly assembled.
The risk
This condition may prevent the driver air bag from properly deploying and reduce occupant protection in the event of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace your driver air bag module free of charge. The recall began on november 20, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jun 9, 2026 · Unknown or other

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Sep 25, 2025 · Service brakes · crash reported

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

Aug 12, 2025 · Unknown or other

Starter has always been difficult but now key stuck in ignition and won't start either

Jul 15, 2024 · Air bags

I purchased a 2008 Ford Focus from my father (now deceased). The airbag warning light has been on. When I had the OBD read, it came back with code # B2294 indicating a fault in a control module. My research makes me believe this vehicle should be included in NHTSA# 07V541000 (Ford # 07C19); however, both NHTSA and…

Mar 20, 2024 · Suspension · 159,625 miles

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle overheated. The coolant temperature warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a coolant leak and a corroded subframe. The contact was…

Focus model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2005 1441439
2006 0205233
2007 0391607
2008 1250210
2009 0229262
2010 0287224
2011 011380

Across all years, the 2012 Focus has the most complaints (3,770). All Ford Focus years →

Questions

Does the 2008 Ford Focus have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Ford Focus, the most recent reported on November 21, 2007 (Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ford Focus?
Owners have filed 250 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (57 complaints), followed by structure (41).
How many 2008 Ford Focus complaints mention a crash or fire?
21 of 250 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 20 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 9, 2026.