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 WIRE THAT LEADS TO THE REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER IS EXPOSED AT THE TOP PF THE TRUNK OPENING. IT WAS DAMAGED WHEN I USED THE TRUNK TO TRANSPORT BAGS OF MULCH TO MY HOME. I CONSIDER THIS A MFG. DEFECT, IF I CAN'T USE THE TRUNK TO TRANSPORT THINGS WITHOUT DAMAGING A MAJOR COMPONENT OF MY VEHICLE. FORD SHOULD REIMBURSE THE $82.11 THEIR DEALER CHARGED ME TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM.
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THE WIRE THAT LEADS TO THE REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER IS EXPOSED AT THE TOP PF THE TRUNK OPENING. IT WAS DAMAGED WHEN I USED THE TRUNK TO TRANSPORT BAGS OF MULCH TO MY HOME. I CONSIDER THIS A MFG. DEFECT, IF I CAN'T USE THE TRUNK TO TRANSPORT THINGS WITHOUT DAMAGING A MAJOR COMPONENT OF MY VEHICLE. FORD SHOULD REIMBURSE THE $82.11 THEIR DEALER CHARGED ME TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM.
- mmcelane, Sharon Hill, PA, US