Two problems related to battery have been reported for the 2008 Ford Focus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Ford Focus based on all problems reported for the 2008 Focus.
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle suddenly began to decelerate. The vehicle was maneuvered to the shoulder and stopped. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic and they were unable to diagnose the failure. The fuel filter was replaced, but the failure continued. The vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer and they were also unable to diagnose the failure. The contact also stated that the vehicle would intermittently experience difficulty starting and all of the lights would illuminate on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The battery was replaced and the failures continued. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Same experience! a 2008 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle suddenly began to decelerate. The vehicle was maneuvered to the shoulder and stopped. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic and they were unable to diagnose the failure. The fuel filter was replaced, but the failure continued. The vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer and they were also unable to diagnose the failure. The contact also stated that the vehicle would intermittently experience difficulty starting and all of the lights would illuminate on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The battery was replaced and the failures continued. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.