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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  Focus Review - 2008 Ford Focus
  By Terry - November 20 - 4:00 am

  I never thought I would get out of my F150. I bought this to save gas and it really does. I get around 35 on the hiway. Its a really fun car to drive so my truck sits in the drive most of the time now. Thanks Ford. Buy American!

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  Dirve it hard - 2008 Ford Focus
  By Mike S. - November 17 - 10:41 am

  I love my Focus. I keep it serviced and have had no isssues with tires or alignment. I drive it pretty hard and it responds great with great handling in curves ( really holds tight ). Have driven it long distances with no issues and great gas mileage. I drive 60 miles a day round trip to work and average 33 mpg even with the way I like to drive.

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  My baaaaaby! - 2008 Ford Focus
  By Jordan - November 8 - 1:58 pm

  I love this car, so much. It is fun and sleek, very stylish. It drives like a dream, and I feel safe in it. Im at 20000 miles and Its doing good. A great little car.

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  Be careful when buying a Focus - 2008 Ford Focus
  By Irriserv - October 23 - 3:34 pm

  Overall the Ford Focus is a nice fun to drive small car with nice looks and great MPG. The build quality seem ok however there are design problems and areas that Ford cut corners to save money that you will pay for. One of the most noticeable areas is they left off the spare tire. So if you get a flat reach into your wallet and expect to pay for a tow. The other areas that we have found is that the defective door latch that will keep you from getting in the car is still a problem since the first focus. Also there is no seal on the break cable so it will sound like an old buggy if you drive on dirt roads. Nice car but I wish I bought a Toyota instead. I would have saved hassle.

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  Love my Focus - but not its radio - 2008 Ford Focus
  By Susan S. - October 16 - 1:47 pm

  I am very happy with the purchase of my 2008 Focus SES except for 1 thing. It came with the Moon and Tune Package. But the treble on the radio fades in and out constantly. A mechanic rode with me and told me its because my Sirius-capable radio is being interrupted by all the towers in the area and the only possible fix would be to renew my subscription. It drives me crazy. Does anyone else have this problem? Not sure I agree with him.

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  I bought a lemon! - 2008 Ford Focus
  By crystalb - October 14 - 9:05 pm

  I bought the car new. At 33,000 miles I have replaced the tires, had several minor problems fixed, and as of today, I have my third transmission. After the repairs and frequent tows, I have contacted Ford. But, instead of helping, they congratulated me on buying the extended warranty. I have always owned Ford products, but after today and Fords response to my lemon, I will not own another Ford once I can get rid of this one.

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  Awesome Car - 2008 Ford Focus
  By Josh - October 4 - 1:48 am

  I love my Focus. I have had no issues with it yet. It has almost 24000 miles. Ive taken it every 3000 to get the oil changed and got routine service done to it. I got up to 49 MPG hwy. From Louisville, KY to Morehead, KY I averaged 41 MPG. Its just like any other car- you have to take care of it. If you drive it aggressively, just with any car, there is more of a chance with something going wrong with it. I have had no problems and no complaints. I put maybe $20 in per week. I worked for a honda dealership and I would much rather drive a focus than a civic. Bottom line: good purchase. I am going to drive mine until it falls apart! I am very happy with ford. Buy American!

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  CHEWING UP MY TIRES. - 2008 Ford Focus
  By Hawkeye597 - September 28 - 12:17 pm

  I love this car, but it is chewing up the tires. At 30,000 miles I put on a new set of tires. Now 12,000 miles later it appears I need to replace more tires. I have them rotated at every oil change. But I can now see obvious wear and it appears that the car is out of alignment, since it has a wicked shake at around 65 mph. Car is great but it is eating up the tires.

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  39 Thousand miles today 1.5 years - 2008 Ford Focus
  By sparkman7x7 - September 24 - 4:13 pm

  Little red jewel leather seating love it 32 to 39 MPG never below 32 Im 6 ft 300lbs it rides great been on 5 1000 mile trips 2500 miles a week to work and back lots of room for me the wife and our poodle second set of tires no problems at all better than Honda or Toyotas we have had drive one before decide on a small car did I mention it has more leg room than any other small car we looked at, and that is pretty much all of them...

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  Love my Focus - 2008 Ford Focus
  By chris - September 13 - 7:26 am

  I have taken my Focus on a trip already this year and put 3000 kms on it (1500 hundred miles) and I found it to be very comfortable with no problems to speak of yet. I got about 32 mpg which im very happy with and can honestly say I enjoy my car very much and the compliments are not to hard to listen to either. The car has just about every option you can get on it and I would recommend this car to anybody. Even my friends who arent huge Ford fans have nothing but good to say about it.