CarComplaints.com Notes: Even though the first model year of a major redesign should typically be avoided, Ford did a good job & the 2008 Ford Focus doesn't appear to have any major defects.
That said, the following model years of this 2nd generation Focus (2009-2011) do appear to be slightly better.
The lighting in the 2008 Focus is terrible. I have the moon roof, so the problem may not exist in all cars. There are two map ligts right above the rear view mirror. Thats it! You CAN NOT see in the back seat to save you life. I keep a flashlight in the door pocket, just so I can see back there when unloading the car at night. Thank god nobody ever rides back there, the wouldn't be able to see how to fasten their seatbelts are anything. I can't believe they didn't address this problem, its such a pain. The next time I buy a vehicle, they are gonna have to let me test drive it at night or something.
- kdawn14,
Idabel, OK, US
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MORE LIGHTING NEEDED IN THE BACK SEAT - YOU CAN'T SEE THERE IN THE DARK.
- claforet, LaSalle, Ontario, canada