Trim Report

Ford Focus LX2008

Includes:FOCUS|LX
$1,995
Starting From
8
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 8 active dealer listings as of

Min $1,995
Max $6,495
From $1,995
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LX Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$900
$900–$8K
41 listings142,073 avg miles
LX
From$1,995
8 listings|$2K–$6K
RS
From$18,995
68 listings|$19K–$40K
S
From$1,000
163 listings|$1K–$14K
SE
From$500
1,372 listings|$500–$15K
SEL
From$550
176 listings|$550–$25K
SES
From$900
46 listings|$900–$13K
ST
From$2,860
228 listings|$3K–$24K
Titanium
From$875
178 listings|$875–$25K

2008 Ford Focus LX Pricing

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Where to Find Ford Focus LX

Location data for all 2008 Ford Focus trims combined

34States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Florida (12%), but the remaining listings are spread across 33 other states nationwide.

Ford Focus Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2008 Ford Focus trims

Elevated

The 2008 Ford Focus's elevated safety profile includes 2 recall campaigns and 249 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

2
Recalls
249
Complaints
21
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
08E0500002008-11-08
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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07V5410002007-21-11
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.

THIS CONDITION MAY PREVENT THE DRIVER AIR BAG FROM PROPERLY DEPLOYING AND REDUCE OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2008 Ford Focus has accumulated 249 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with electrical system leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Electrical System36
02Structure24
03Air Bags21
04Power Train15
05Latches/locks/linkages14
249 total across 1 model years (2008–2008)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Ford Focus Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2008 Ford Focus trims

28mpg combined
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24city
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33-35hwy
·
$1,550/yr

At 28 MPG combined, the 2008 Ford Focus delivers consistent fuel economy whether you pick from 2 different setups. Budget accordingly.

By Trim
Focus - Automatic 4-spd
28mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city33 hwy~$1,550/yr-1/10 Poor
Focus - Manual 5-spd
28mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city35 hwy~$1,550/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

LX Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2008 Ford Focus LX

How does the LX compare to other Ford Focus trims?

The LX occupies a distinct position in the Ford Focus range. See how it stacks up on the 2008 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2008 Ford Focus LX?

Budget for standard LX maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2008 has 2 recalls on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Ford Focus LX?

For the LX, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Ford Focus buyer's guide.

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