Car financing: 2008 Ford Focus
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 2008 Ford Focus for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2008 Ford Focus specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 9.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.1 L/100 km | 6.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.4 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 197 g/km | 197 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.02 | $13.02 |
2008 Ford Focus: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 24 | 24 |
| MPG highway (US) | 33 | 35 |
| MPG combined (US) | 28 | 28 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 34 | 34 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,400 | US$2,400 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,604 | $2,604 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2008 Ford Focus
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 250 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (57), structure (42) and air bags (27). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07V541000 | 2007-11-21 | 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. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2008 Ford Focus?
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2008 Ford Focus; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. For anyone shopping for the 2008 Ford Focus, here are the facts that matter.
A buyer's checks
Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Owners filed 250 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system, structure and air bags; have those parts checked. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
Under the hood
The 2.0L 4-cylinder is what moves it, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Plan on about 25 litres per 300 km; the combined rating is 8.4 L/100 km. In money, 1,000 km costs about $130.20 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,400 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Practical details
As a compact car, it is easy to drive and park in the city. Its 396 litres of luggage space fit about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.
Rent it for a week first
A week with the Focus answers more than any brochure. A test week in the Focus tells you more than any review. Rent the Focus first, and buy only if it fits your life.
Running costs
A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car. The EPA estimates US$2,400 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Picking a year and a trim
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
Over to you
Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2008 Ford Focus from us first.
Ask us about the 2008 Ford Focus
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2008 Ford Focus for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2008 Ford Focus
Does CarmaCars sell the 2008 Ford Focus?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2008 Ford Focus before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2008 Ford Focus have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2008 Ford Focus cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,400 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2604.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.