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CarComplaints.com Notes: Even though the first model year of a major redesign should typically be avoided, Ford did a good job & the 2008 Ford Focus doesn't appear to have any major defects.

That said, the following model years of this 2nd generation Focus (2009-2011) do appear to be slightly better.

4.4

definitely annoying
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
20,900 miles
Total Complaints:
5 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (5 reports)
2008 Ford Focus accessories - interior problems

accessories - interior problem

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2008 Ford Focus Owner Comments

problem #5

Jul 012010

Focus SE

  • Automatic transmission
  • 30,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My warranty is over, and now I am sruck with this ugly looking peeling on my steering wheel. I think all buttons should be replaced by Ford. Live up to your name and give us new buttons, they are defective.

- djmarehaze, Trenton, NJ, US

problem #4

Jul 032009

Focus SE

  • Manual transmission
  • 13,000 miles

Went to the dealer today and they couldn't replace the part at the time because it needed to be special ordered, but according to my receipt, it is something that is covered under warranty. I'll be back at the dealership later this week after they've received part and had a chance to install it just to verify.

- Willie A., Columbus, IN, US

problem #3

Mar 022009

Focus SE

  • Automatic transmission
  • 36,000 miles

Steering wheel controls - black also peeling off.. vehicle one year old should not look like this.. will check to see if covered under extended warranty or how much to have button replaced

- K R., Hobe Sound, FL, US

problem #2

Jan 012009

Focus SE 2.0L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 17,398 miles

I'm having the same problem too. Especially around the edges of the buttons. I wonder if this is warranty - covered?

- arsonite07, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada

problem #1

Jan 042009

Focus SE

  • Manual transmission
  • 8,000 miles

I've had my 2008 Ford Focus SE for about 7 months. I've started noticing that the paint or black coatings on the Redundant Audio Controls on the steering wheel are starting to come off. It's coming off in very small chips, but it starting to build up and it looks really tacky when light is showing through them. I've been trying to cover it up w/ a black permanent marker, but that too looks tacky.

- Willie A., Columbus, IN, US

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