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2008 Ford Focus

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

1

1 current

Combined

8.5L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,635

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2007373 · manufacturer campaign 07C19

26 November 2007

Transport Canada lists: Focus 2008

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may contain an incorrectly assembled driver's airbag module. The airbag may not deploy properly during a frontal crash, which could increase the driver's risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the driver airbag module assembly. Note: All vehicles were in dealer inventory at time of recall.

3 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Compact
In its class
More efficient than 95% of 147 2008 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
196 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2008 Ford Focus have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 1 recall on record for the 2008 Ford Focus. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2008 Ford Focus get?
NRCan rates the 2008 Ford Focus at 8.5 L/100 km combined, emitting 196 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2008 Ford Focus for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,635 in fuel, producing roughly 3,927 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.