2008 Ford Focus acceleration problems

Filed Jan 25, 2021 · Acceleration, Brakes · 256,756 miles · TX

The gas pedal goes with gas and decelerates on its own. Brake booster does not function correctly. The motor shakes and looses horsepower.

Filed Jan 7, 2019 · Acceleration, Transmission · 61,000 miles · PA

My ford focus only has 61,000 miles and transmission is jumping having trouble shifting and going in reverse smells like something burning. Ford needs to do a recall numerous people are having the same issues I will be calling ford this is ridiculous I have two different types of cancer and in the hospital and dont have a income and now I dont no what I should do ford needs to fix it

Filed Oct 9, 2015 · Acceleration, Steering · 60,000 miles · FL

This is a ongoing problem with this vehicles suspension since I have had this vehicle I have replaced the tires on it 4x the rear suspension cups the tires and makes it bounce I have had multiple alignments and I bought it a 52.000 miles n for the last 4 yrs I have bought many types of tires and this car has ruined them all, also strut replacement and tie rods and I just got a new rackon pinion for the steering was affected and the fluid leaked out and I highway drive, it would not perform over 65mph without shaking terribly I see more complaints about this car and this supension problem and steering and idol jerks me forward and feels like its going to stahl, the moter mounts an trani mounts are always loose or need to be replaced, an the AC went on it an because it's behind the dashboard the housing unit for the evaporator it cost 1000 to replace because it is hard to get too, the intermitten fan does not come on at all it never cycles so it smells like burnt engine coming in thru the vents that makes me sick, I have had nothing but problems since day one after I took it back after 2mons they wanted to keep it and re-do the whole engine and told me I would have to pay for it , thats when I should of reported it as a lemon, is ford going to wait until someone has a major blow-out an flip the car an die this should be a automatic recall for safety this car is so unsafe, the frame is all wrong and the rear is not aligned from the factory this is an in house problem .

Filed Mar 19, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 99,794 miles · PA

The vehicle does not exceed 50 MPH. The car would stall and jump under the hood. The car does not accelerate up hill. The car also shakes continuously and roars loudly when 40-50 MPH is reached. The wrench light comes on when driving but the wrench light also goes away when you restart the car. I took the car to mechanics who stated they could not service when wrench light is off. When I did take it to the mechanic when the wrench light was on the mechanic plugged up a system and informed me that it must just be a sensor. I avoid highways because the car does not accelerate after 40-50mph. I am concerned for my safety when operating the vehicle. I do not feel safe. I rely on my vehicle and am disappointed, afraid and uncertain what to do.

Filed Feb 2, 2015 · Acceleration · 70,000 miles · NY

The car hesitates and stalls when accelerating from a stop (especially on a hill). Sometimes the "wrench" warning light comes on indicating (electronic throttle malfunction). When the wrench" warning light comes on it does not store a code. When it stalls it always will start back up and drive fine (unless I am on a hill) this happens when accelerating from a stop. It also happens when moving and accelerating. The last time it happened the car went into "limp home mode" there was a line of cars behind me and no place to pull over. I was moving about 10 MPH. When I finally was able to pull off the road I was able to restart the car and drove home with no problem. This is very dangerous in traffic. The car runs perfect in all other instances. I am sure this is an electronic throttle control problem. Ford has admitted there is a problem with these on other models of ford cars my 2008 ford focus has the same problem.

Filed Jun 2, 2014 · Acceleration, Transmission · 79,800 miles · NY

I have an 08 ford focus s that has just under 80,000 miles and the car is horrendous recently it won't accelerate in low gear. You can put the pedal down but the engine rpms go up but won't accelerate until you slightly let the pedal go and it will jolt forward and engage the transmission. This isn't the first case from what im hearing and wanted to file a complaint on fords transmissions being faulty and or defective.

Filed Dec 27, 2013 · Acceleration · 74,000 miles · WV · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford focus. The contact stated that while at traveling at unknown speeds, the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own, and crashed into a tree. The contact sustained lacerations to the face. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 74,000. Updated 02/11/14

Filed Nov 20, 2013 · Acceleration · 41,000 miles · FL

I have a ford focus 2008 and mileage of 41,000 I drove the car to work the car abruptly stop in the middle of the road. The car is brand new when I purchased and never use much. I went to ford service center and check it out and said there is a problem that needs throttle body and reset. Why service area of this ford company charging me in the amount of $730.00 dollars. This car is a recall and very dangerous to drive to going to work, please take note that we are talking about safety here. Ford company pay attention my issues. At least to fix the issues throttle body for free for any ford company services.

Filed Aug 30, 2013 · Acceleration, Electrical · 100,000 miles · UT

Throttle cut out several times while on the freeway and the check engine "wrench" would light up. Engine would idle, but stepping on the gas pedal would do nothing. Turning the car off and back on again would temporarily fix the issue. Searching the internet shows this to be a massive problem with electronic throttle bodies. Cannot believe ford hasn't issued a recall. Dangerous!

Filed Mar 19, 2013 · Acceleration · FL

2008 ford focus. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle sudden acceleration. *smd the consumer stated he was pulling into his parking space, when suddenly the engine surged and the vehicle shot forward. He immediately slammed on the brake, which caused the occupants in the vehicle to be thrown forward. The consumer stated that was one of the four times, the incident occurred.