2008 Ford Focus SES Coupe
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- Photo: 2011 Ford Focus SE, front right, 02-17-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2009 Ford Focus SES Sedan in Sangria Red Metallic, Front Left, 06-15-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford Focus NA Gen. II Coupe IMG 6058 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2011 Ford Focus SE, rear right, 02-17-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2009FordFocusSES(coupe)Dashboard by Porsche997SBS, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2008 Ford Focus SES Coupe is a 140-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 coupe with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $16,075 MSRP and is rated at 28 mpg combined.
It makes 140 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 136 lb-ft of torque at 4250 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city and 35 mpg highway (28 mpg combined).
The Focus measures 175.0 inches long on a 102.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,588 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $16,075 ($24,266 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $16,695 ($25,201 *) |
| Destination Charge | $620 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L I4 |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 140 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 136 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 24 MPG |
| Highway | 35 MPG |
| Combined | 28 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 13.5 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15.0 in |
| Wheels Rear | 15.0 in |
| Tires Front | P195/60R15 |
| Tires Rear | P195/60R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 175 in |
| Width | 67.9 in |
| Height | 58.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,588 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2008 Ford Focus SES Coupe with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2008 Ford Focus 4-DR. w/SAB: overall not rated
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Ford FOCUS. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Aug 11, 2008 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
NHTSA campaign 08E050000
Nov 21, 2007 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY PREVENT THE DRIVER AIR BAG FROM PROPERLY DEPLOYING AND REDUCE OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
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.
NHTSA campaign 07V541000
250 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2008 Ford FOCUS
Owner Complaints
250 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Ford FOCUS (21 mention a crash, 18 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 57 |
| Structure | 41 |
| Air Bags | 26 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 25 |
| Power Train | 23 |
| Suspension | 23 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2008 FORD FOCUS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.