2008 Ford Focus Consumer Discussions

Ford Focus Tire and Wheel Questions

TPMS sensors on snow tires

Written by: shanghaikid on Oct 01, 2009 08:51 AM

Im planning to get some studless snow tires for the winter. My 2008 Ford Focus has TPMS sensors installed. If I don't get them on my snow tires, then the light will be all winter correct? The sensors alone range from $25-$35 a piece. I'd figure I'd save a few $$$ and check my tire pressure manually. Read More...

Ford Focus Transmission Problems

Ranting about my Focus experience...

Written by: radioempty on Jun 17, 2009 11:44 AM

I bought a 2005 Ford Focus hatchback in May 2008 to replace my gas guzzler of an SUV. I loved the car, it had power, pep and looked great. However, I ended up disliking the lack of power options (no AC in the summer was a bummer). So I went to Bay Ford in Port Orchard, Washington and traded it in for a 2007 Ford Focus SE sedan. Almost right out the door, my trunk refused to ... Read More...

Article Comments - 2009 Ford Focus RS First Drive

IMPORT RS & ST Ford Focus to the USA!

Written by: okinawa1 on May 04, 2009 02:35 PM

I have never owned or considered a Ford in the past, just never been interested in a gas hog Mustang V-8. I currently own a 2008 VW GTI and previously owned a MazdaSpeed 3. But would prefer to buy from an American manufacture, IF they would just offer what I am interested in purchasing. The Ford Focus RS and ST would INDEED do the trick! Ford! Are you reading this!? Please ... Read More...

Ford Focus Audio and Entertainment System Questions

Re: aux jack [dvrdan]

Written by: dfoley on Apr 13, 2009 02:37 PM

if you want to find the AUX jack check the glove compartment i have a 2008 ford focus zetec and the AUX jack is in the glove compartment Read More...

Ford Focus Transmission Problems

Transmission or Electrical problem?

Written by: dlhjr1970 on Dec 21, 2008 07:49 AM

I've been reading many of the post on the forum, but have not seen any post matching my own, so I'm gonig to request that if any one else reading this has had or has read a post from a person with similar problems please let me know. I own a 2001 ford focus se, 4 door sedan, automatic transmission with 180,xxx miles. I purchased the car used about three years ago.The car ... Read More...

Ford Focus Prices Paid and Buying Experience

Re: 2008 Ford Focus SE Buying Experience [cchrisman]

Written by: jfritsch on Jan 24, 2009 08:23 PM

Take the vehicle to another ford dealer under warranty. Drive it with them and tell them you think the tranny won't shift into 4th gear. They will run the diagnostics on it etc and get it fixed. Hating the dealership etc isn't really fruitful. So many people have complaints with Toyota,Ford,Honda dealerships etc it all cancels out. The dealers are independent ... Read More...

2008 Ford Focus SE Buying Experience

Written by: cchrisman on Jan 24, 2009 03:32 PM

I purchased a 2008 Focus SE last week. It is a program car, with about 11,000 miles on it. It was late in the evening, nearly dark, when I test drove the vehicle. The dealer had 4 to choose from. I chose the one with the lowest mileage. It is an automatic transmission. When I drove it, about 6 miles on freeway and off, it seemed to do just fine. After much discussion, we ... Read More...

Ford Focus: MPG-Real World Numbers

Re: 2008 Focus SES Sedan MPG [sryder32]

Written by: markus5 on Jan 21, 2009 08:12 AM

I know it would be difficult, however, If you drop the 75-80 down several mph, you will see mid -thirties mpg. EPA mileage estimates are not based on your 75-80. My experience with the trip computers ( in a ford probe ) some years back was similar to yours, actual mpg was about 3 less than indicated. Read More...

Ford Focus Sedan

Ford Focus great experience

Written by: basiliskst on Dec 08, 2008 08:01 PM

I have a 2005 Ford Focus ST with the 2.3 liter I4 engine and 5-speed manual transmission. This was the sportiest model for 2005 and is fully optioned with traction control, sunroof, heated leather seats and more. I have 70,000 trouble free miles on the Focus now and still grin when I drive it. It is the most satisfying small car I've ever had. I've driven lots of highway ... Read More...

"Tipping Points" Towards My '09 Focus Purchase

Written by: micweb on Dec 04, 2008 11:34 AM

I've owned 5 or 6 - or maybe more (you lose track when you trade in two cars twice a year) - Focuses since 2000. But I haven't owned one (up until two weeks ago) since I purchased an '05 ZX3. Why? Well, first and foremost I made a shift towards purchasing cars with side curtain airbags (the most important kind for survivability per the IIHS.org), and Ford was slow on adopting ... Read More...