Used 2008 Ford Focus Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Merely adequate
JR, 12/16/2007
2008 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car is my company car. It has ABS and traction control, as well as Sync. The radio is disappointing - It fades in and out, like the digital receiver isn't always picking up those Fm stations clearly. No static, just high quality sound to all of a sudden poor quality sound. The exterior is not attractive. I've heard "at least this is better than before." I disagree. I think the old Focus was quite attractive, and Ford should have totally reengineered it (i.e., the new Euro Focus) rather than reskin this one - it just isn't up to par. That being said, I love the traction control; it's very reassuring while driving in snow. The interior is functional and attractive, w/ nice lighting.
Focus 2008 SES
Mike, 07/23/2008
2008 Ford Focus SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Drives wonderfully. Handling is a bit touchy. Interior is great - love the leather and adjustable height on the driver's seat. Back seat offers little leg room, but that is typical of a compact. I like this better than my old Civic.
Ford Focus S
Papasrx, 11/07/2008
2008 Ford Focus S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Since I purchased this vehicle I have averaged a consistant 37MPG over 13000 miles driven but I drive mostly highway. It is an automatic transmission and the ride for a compact is excellent. I can say that it is not a Honda Civic but it costs 6K less. I would say for the money there is no better buy on the market.
Issues with door latches, and truck latch.
ownerof2focus, 06/10/2013
2008 Ford Focus S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought a 2008 Focus Automatic(why doesn't Edmunds have the automatic as option for review?) brand new. First winter the passenger side door lock froze. 6months into ownership of it the carpet came undone from under plastic door trim on both sides of car. Same issue with "09" too. 2 years in the trunk door latch is blown. We had to rig it so can open from pulling a rope threaded though the fold down back seat. Asked it to be repaired when had it in for service and idiots at shop failed to do anything to it. Haven't taken it back. 5yrs old now and back door on passenger side will not latch. Going to have to have it repaired when have the money. Issues with alignment on it and the 2009 too.
door locks don't work
m, 05/01/2021
2008 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
door locks don't work. can't open my back doors at all. there's no trunk button on inside.