2008 Ford Focus engine problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2008 Ford Focus — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My ignition switch is getting stuck and it is not allowing me to turn on the car. It is hard to turn on my vehicle. The catalytic converter is marking on my check engine light, it isn't allowing my vehicles motor to vent out.”
filed Jan 25, 2021
“The gas pedal goes with gas and decelerates on its own. Brake booster does not function correctly. The motor shakes and looses horsepower.”
filed Jan 25, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a…
SSM 46085 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 21, 2016
Engine problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 228 | 28% |
| 2017 Focus | 225 | 25% |
| 2016 Focus | 232 | 20% |
| 2015 Focus | 170 | 17% |
| 2014 Focus | 441 | 17% |
| 2013 Focus | 343 | 16% |
| 2012 Focus | 473 | 13% |
| 2011 Focus | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 Focus | 42 | 15% |
| 2009 Focus | 16 | 7% |
| 2007 Focus | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 Focus | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Ford Focus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.