2008 Ford Focus TSBs

19 manufacturer communications for the 2008 Ford Focus sit in NHTSA's public file. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free. The 2008 Focus problem report covers complaints, recalls, and investigations.

19Communications

What the bulletins cover

Brakes & stability3 bulletins
Transmission & drivetrain3 bulletins
Electrical2 bulletins
Engine2 bulletins
Wheels & tires2 bulletins
Body & structure1 bulletin

Service bulletins

Body & structure · Electrical SSM 54601 February 24, 2026

Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot…

Service bulletin SSM 52476 April 24, 2024

All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during initial delivery. Unlike the integrated…

Service bulletin SSM 47009 January 10, 2018

The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts and Service - Parts Product Line…

Service bulletin SSM 47009 January 10, 2018

The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts and Service - Parts Product Line…

Service bulletin SSM 46332 January 24, 2017

REPLACING THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT SYNC/NAVIGATION SYSTEM WITH EITHER AN AFTERMARKET SYNC/NAVIGATION KIT OR MODIFYING ORIGINAL SYNC/NAVIGATION PARTS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FEATURES IS NOT RECOMMENDED NOR SUPPORTED ON ANY FORD, MERCURY OR LINCOLN VEHICLE. ONLY APPROVED GENUINE FORD…

Brakes & stability SSM 46132 October 17, 2016

SOME 2008-2017 FORD/MERCURY/LINCOLN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SYNC MAY GENERATE A VHR THAT IDENTIFIES A CONCERN WITH THE BRAKES AND SUSPENSION CATEGORY INDICATING SERVICE IS REQUIRED DUE TO A BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LAMP BEING ILLUMINATED. IF THE PARK BRAKE WAS APPLIED WHEN THE VHR…

Brakes & stability SSM 46132 October 17, 2016

SOME 2008-2017 FORD/MERCURY/LINCOLN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SYNC MAY GENERATE A VHR THAT IDENTIFIES A CONCERN WITH THE BRAKES AND SUSPENSION CATEGORY INDICATING SERVICE IS REQUIRED DUE TO A BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LAMP BEING ILLUMINATED. IF THE PARK BRAKE WAS APPLIED WHEN THE VHR…

Engine SSM 46085 September 21, 2016

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate when reading these PIDs and cannot…

Service bulletin ASI-44649 July 1, 2014

FORD: A JOB AID WAS DEVELOPED AND NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE PTU INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL FLUID LEAKAGE FOR ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES.

Brakes & stability · Engine · Transmission & drivetrain AS-21769 March 1, 2011

FORD: IF THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER, SURGE, OR HESITATION WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES WILL OVERRIDE ACCELERATION.

Speed control SB-21510 September 1, 2010

FORD: ONE SOME 2008-2010 FOCUS VEHICLES THERE MAY BE AN INOPERABLE SPEED CONTROL.

Wheels & tires TB-21399 July 1, 2010

FORD: PREMATURE FRONT/REAR TIRE WEAR AND/OR VEHICLE DRIFT ON WET OR SNOW COVERED ROADS. IF PERFORMING AN ALIGNMENT, RECORD ALL ALIGN-MENT ANGLES PRIOR TO ANY ADJUSTMENTS, AND ENTER IN WARRANTY CLAIM IF APPLICABLE.

Fuel system TSB-08-22-2 February 1, 2009

FORD: VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0456 (VERY SMALL EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM LEAK DETECTED; VERY SMALL LEAK 0.020" (0.51 MM) DIAMETER).

Transmission & drivetrain TSB-08-9-3 October 23, 2008

FORD: MIL ON DTC P0128/ DELAYED 3-4 UPSHIFT/IMPROVED HILL HOLD. BUILT ON OR BEFORE 4/18/08. VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DELAYED 3-4 UPSHIFT/MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP.

Steering TSB-0819-9 September 1, 2008

FORD: SOME VEHICLES BUILT ON OR AFTER 10/3/05 MAY EXPERIENCE A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF THE POWER STEERING (P/S) SYSTEM LEAKING AND/OR SYSTEM NOISY.

Transmission & drivetrain 08-5-8 March 1, 2008

4R27E TRANSAXLE NO 3RD OR 4TH GEAR--BUILT ON OR BEFORE 1/29/08.

Visibility & wipers 07T08-S1 January 18, 2008

2008 FOCUS DEFROSTER PERFORMANCE UPGRADE PRIOR TO SALE - PARTS UPDATE.

Service bulletin SI-20010 October 1, 2007

FORD: SOME MULTIPLES VEHICLES REPLACEMENTS MAY REQUIRE REVISED AS BUILT DATA. THE NEW LEVEL SJB SERVICE PART INTRODUCED BETWEEN 10/07 AND 02/08 WILL REQUIRE ENTRY OF AS BUILT DATA.

Wheels & tires SI-20014 October 1, 2007

FORD: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SLIGHT TIRE SHAKE OR VIBRATION CAUSED BY TEMPORARY TIRE FLAT SPOTTING. IF TIRE SHAKE/VIBRATION IS EVIDENT AT PRE DELIVERY OR VERY LOW MILEAGE DRIVE THE VEHICLE FOR 10-15 MILES PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING ANY REPAIRS.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.