Known Recalls

Model year record

2008 Ford Focus

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 341 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V541000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
45
Reported to NHTSA
2007-11-21
Owners notified
2007-11-20

Defect description

CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED IN FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY ASSEMBLED.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION MAY PREVENT THE DRIVER AIR BAG FROM PROPERLY DEPLOYING AND REDUCE OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE YOUR DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 20, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system5290,000 mi
Structure: body27100,000 mi
Air bags2460,000 mi
Unknown or other2097,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages1949,500 mi
Suspension1930,485 mi
Power train1879,800 mi
Tires1530,000 mi
Engine1483,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1470,000 mi
Wheels1460,000 mi
Structure: body: door1360,000 mi
Service brakes1275,000 mi
Steering1017,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling756,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch650,000 mi
Seat belts625,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition44,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system434,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission415,000 mi
Air bags: frontal317,268 mi
Seats3300 mi
Suspension: rear38,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems312,400 mi
Visibility/wiper3126,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic2—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly21,090 mi
Tires: tread/belt236,750 mi
Visibility2—
Air bags: side/window143,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner164,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1104 mi
Fuel system, gasoline132,233 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)129,000 mi
Seat belts: front1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly125,000 mi
Structure: frame and members150,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields143,000 mi
Suspension: subframe/mounting bracket1159,625 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1104 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls118,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1130,000 mi
Visibility: windshield1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages1—

The 2007 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2009 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.