2008 Ford Focus Airbags Problems
NHTSA has 26 owner complaints about airbag problems in the 2008 Ford Focus, 10% of all 250 complaints for this model year. That is #6 highest airbag complaint count among 14 Focus model years. These complaints report 17 crashes and 14 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 57,475 miles.
- Airbags complaints
- 26
- 10% of 250
- Crashes reported
- 17
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 14
- Median mileage
- 57,475 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2008 Ford Focus airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 27, 2008, latest Jun 9, 2026.
Airbags recalls for the 2008 Ford Focus
- NHTSA 07V541000Nov 21, 2007Airbags45 vehicles
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.
Risk: This condition may prevent the driver air bag from properly deploying and reduce occupant protection in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace your driver air bag module free of charge. The recall began on november 20, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Airbags complaints by Focus model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 Ford Focus have airbag problems?
- NHTSA has 26 owner complaints about the airbag in the 2008 Ford Focus, 10% of all complaints for this model year, including 17 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 57,475 miles.
- Which Ford Focus year has the most airbag complaints?
- The 2007 Ford Focus has the most airbag complaints (118), compared with 26 for the 2008.
- Is there a airbag recall for the 2008 Ford Focus?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Ford Focus concerns the airbag: 07V541000.