What is a 2008 Ford Focus worth?

In good condition with average mileage, around $2,400 private party ($2,200–$2,600), or about $2,750 at a dealer. Mileage, condition, and title status move the number.

How many miles is too many for a 2008 Ford Focus?

The engines routinely pass 150,000–200,000 miles. On PowerShift cars the odometer matters less than the clutch and module replacement history: many needed multiple clutch jobs before 100,000 miles.

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2008 Ford Focus value

By the DealScan team · Updated 2026-07-11

Quick answer

A 2008 Ford Focus in good condition with average mileage (about 225,000 miles) is worth roughly $2,400 in a private-party sale — a fair range of $2,200 to $2,600, or about $2,750 at a dealer. 2008 is not on our years-to-avoid list, so condition, history, and maintenance matter more than the model year here.

Estimated value by mileage

Good condition, clean title. Mileage is the biggest single factor at this age.

Mileage	Miles	Fair value	Private party
Lower mileage	153,000	$2,900	$2,650–$3,150
Average mileage	225,000	$2,400	$2,200–$2,600
Higher mileage	306,000	$1,700	$1,550–$1,850

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Is 2008 a good year to buy?

2008 is not on our years-to-avoid list for this model, so judge the individual car on history and maintenance.

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What to check before you pay

2012–2016 PowerShift (DPS6) automatic: shudder, slipping, delayed engagement, clutch and TCM failures; Ford extended coverage on clutches and control modules and settled a class action
2017–2018 automatics are improved but use the same design; verify the latest clutch and TCM revisions were installed
TCM failure can put the car in limp mode without warning; a TCM recall applies to many 2012–2015 cars

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