Structure Related Problems of the 2008 Ford Focus

Table 1 shows four common structure related problems of the 2008 Ford Focus. The number one most common problem is related to the body (26 problems). The second most common problem is related to the door (seven problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Ford Focus


Recently reported Structure problems of the 2008 Ford Focus

The Body problem

Both front door latches have failed and will not open from the outside   Read details...

The Door problem

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Focus. While driving 10 mph, the rear passenger door opened independently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.   Read details...

The Underbody Shield problem

This date marks five times that door latches / locks have quit working. Currently the locks will not work and the drivers door will not open from the outside. Dealer has repaired the problem four times under warranty.   Read details...


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