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2008 Ford Focus
Electrical Problems
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.
2008 Ford Focus Electrical Problems
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- Won't Start
- Alternator Failure
- Computer Failure
- Starter Made Awful Noise Ignition Wouldn't Turn Off
- NHTSA: Electrical System
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Ignition
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
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