Overview & Reviews

While not completely new, the Ford Focus gets a significant refresh for 2008. Many of the mechanical components are unchanged, but the car gets a new look inside and out. Ford's hands-free Sync communications system is added to the options list and the base 2.0-liter engine gets a slight power increase. The 2.3-liter engine is dropped, as are all wagon and hatchback versions. A coupe version of the Focus is also new for 2008.

• Plush ride quality, responsive steering, simple controls, very good fuel economy, quiet interior, low price.

• Bland interior design and materials on most models, no rear headrests.

User Reviews:

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  Ford is Focused - 2008 Ford Focus
  By Ford is Focused - September 21 - 1:03 am

  If this the car that Ford is betting on for the future of its company, its off to a great start. In my 30 years of driving, Ive never owned a Ford. it was the best choice I could have made for my first Ford purchase. The handling, the style, the comfort, have made it a complete package worthy of calling it a Ford. Old Henry Ford would be proud of it. Ive had nothing but praises by peple that have rode in it and those that look at it. Im proud of what our American car companies can do when they set thier minds to it. Ford is really focused on building a quality product. Keep up the good work. I love my car.

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  What a great car! - 2008 Ford Focus
  By F. B. - July 22 - 4:00 am

  I have been driving my Focus for about three weeks now and must say that this is a great car. This car is very responsive, comfortable, quiet and fun to drive. I am 18 years old and a car enthusiast. For the money the Focus is a lot of bang for the buck. I test drove a Nissan Sentra 2.0 and a Toyota Corolla CE but wasnt impressed at how exciting the cars were compared to the Focus. Fuel economy is obviously great because this is a small car. I didnt get the sync system because I do not even have an ipod but I hear that its a great feature. I would highly recommend this car to other young drivers who need a fun and affordable small car.

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  Great price-mpg - 2008 Ford Focus
  By philip - June 30 - 2:30 am

  I am completly satisfied with this car so far. I have only driven 430 miles but I love the way the car handles. I got the base model with the 5 speed maual transmission. I filled up at 400mi so the mpg is as advertized. I love the stlying and have had several compliments. I feel good driving this car. I needed an economical car that fit my budget and this was it!

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  Awesome car! - 2008 Ford Focus
  By nixmom - June 6 - 10:23 am

  This car is awesome! We traded our Toyota Sienna in for this car. At first I thought I would regret it because of the difference in space, but my son loves it (especially the moon roof) and I love driving it. It is so comfortable inside, the seats are soft and the material is like no other I have been in. The interior dash and lights are great blue! I cant say enough about this car! Perfect, and excellent gas mileage! I would highly recommend this vehicle!

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  Awesome - 2008 Ford Focus
  By Nathan - May 25 - 9:36 am

  I love this car! I have only had it for one week and I am always looking for excuses to drive it. I got the SE with a 5 speed. The transmission is geared perfect and makes the car an absolute blast to drive. It handles great. It is comfortable and roomy even for me (I am 61"). The gas mileage has been great too! I average 37 or more on the highway and around 32 in town. Doesnt get much better than that! The car also has plenty of power. I can squeal the tires in 1st 2nd and 3rd gears. It is fast when you want it to be and gets great gas mileage when you take it easy.

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  2008 Vermillion Ford Focus SE Automatic - 2008 Ford Focus
  By Lloyd - May 6 - 2:13 am

  Love the new style, solidness, room, ease for my elderly parents to enter and exit. I traded a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am Se 4 door with almost 128,000 on it. Things were starting to go so I thought I would follow my younger sisters footsteps and get a Focus. I am very pleased with it and look forward to driving it. I average between 30 and 34 mpg combined driving. This is the first Ford I have ever had. At least go check one out.

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  Ford hit a home run - 2008 Ford Focus
  By retto - April 13 - 1:33 pm

  I think Ford got this car right. I find it quiet, responsive, and peppy (for what it is). The manual transmission is easy to shift and it holds speed well on downgrades. I get 37 mpg on the highway and around 28 mpg in town. I recommend this car! Get the SES and the fancy radio system.

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  Just a nice car - 2008 Ford Focus
  By 50 Someting old guy - February 21 - 7:36 pm

  All things considered just a nice little car. Its easy on the eyes and on fuel, double what I got in my 1999 F-150.Thats not a big surprise, but the handling is. Its much better then most of the imports in its price range and better equipped. I have not driven a car on a regular basis for more than 15 years, it reminds me of my 6 cylinder Mustang (1965) but with pick- up and way better handling. 30 mpg so far in mix of highway and city driving and no trouble keeping up with traffic or passing at 70 mph. Ya-hoo, fun and furgle. Lets see if its as bullet proof as all my Ford trucks.

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  Not What I Expected - 2008 Ford Focus
  By Logan - February 21 - 6:03 am

  I was looking for a few months for a new car and had been to every dealership I could find and had found a few cars in the 25,000 to 30,000 dollar range. When I found the Focus it had everything I wanted and I only paid 21,000. Ive put 18,000 km on and drive it like I stole it. The only thing I would change is a little more pop on the bottom end of the automatic and rear disc brakes

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  2008 Ford Focus SES - 2008 Ford Focus
  By tcope - February 12 - 3:50 pm

  Ive owned this vehicle since 10/07. Overall I enjoy the car very much. There are a few problems Ford could work on though. If you like plastic, you will love the interior. Ford could have made the interior a little less spartan by even just using softer plastic parts in some places. Another issue is the Max AC setting. You can turn the AC on by pressing the AC or Max button but once the Max air is on, the AC can only be turned off by pressing the Max button again (to turn it off) and then the AC button. There is also little storage space in the vehicle. Its very roomy and fun to drive. I have no issued with the power. Its a small V4 and gets great mpg.