1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 79 HP at 5700 RPM, 124 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2004.7–2012.9)
725–825 rpm725–825 rpm725–825 rpm
1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 79 HP at 5700 RPM, 124 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2004.7–2012.9)
725–825 rpm725–825 rpm725–825 rpm
1.6 TDCi with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 107 HP at 4000 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2004.7–2012.9)
700–800 rpm700–800 rpm700–800 rpm
1.6 TDCi with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 107 HP at 4000 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2004.7–2012.9)
700–800 rpm700–800 rpm700–800 rpm
1.6 TDCi with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 107 HP engine (2004.7–2012.9)
700–800 rpm700–800 rpm700–800 rpm
1.6 TDCi with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 107 HP engine (2004.7–2012.9)
700–800 rpm700–800 rpm700–800 rpm
1.6 TDCi with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 107 HP engine (2004.7–2012.9)
700–800 rpm700–800 rpm700–800 rpm
1.6 Ti with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP at 6000 RPM, 155 N⋅m at 4150 RPM engine (2004.7–2012.9)
675–775 rpm675–775 rpm675–775 rpm
1.6 Ti with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP engine (2004.7–2012.9)
675–775 rpm675–775 rpm675–775 rpm
1.6 Ti with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP engine (2004.7–2012.9)
675–775 rpm675–775 rpm675–775 rpm
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP at 6000 RPM, 150 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2004.7–2012.9)
675–775 rpm675–775 rpm675–775 rpm
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP at 6000 RPM, 150 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2004.7–2012.9)
675–775 rpm675–775 rpm675–775 rpm
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP engine (2004.7–2012.9)
675–775 rpm675–775 rpm675–775 rpm
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP engine (2004.7–2012.9)
675–775 rpm675–775 rpm675–775 rpm
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP engine (2004.7–2012.9)
675–775 rpm675–775 rpm675–775 rpm
1.8 Flexifuel with gasoline/alcohol straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (2006.1–2012.9)
650–750 rpm650–750 rpm650–750 rpm
2.0 LPG with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 143 HP engine (2008.6–2011.7)
650–750 rpm650–750 rpm650–750 rpm
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 143 HP at 6000 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (2004.7–2012.9)
650–750 rpm650–750 rpm650–750 rpm
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 143 HP at 6000 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (2004.7–2012.9)
650–750 rpm650–750 rpm650–750 rpm
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 143 HP at 6000 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (2004.7–2012.9)
650–750 rpm650–750 rpm650–750 rpm
All other modifications
750 rpm750 rpm750 rpm
Minimum engine oil temperature at VET
176°F176°F80°C
expand_morePetrol exhaust gas values
CO content at increased idling speed
0.3 %0.3 %0.3 %
Increased idling speed
2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm
Lambda sensor design
Jump type lambda sensor
Lambda value
0.97–1.03 λ0.97–1.03 λ0.97–1.03 λ
Petrol conditioning speed
3000 rpm3000 rpm3000 rpm
Petrol conditioning time
180 s180 s180 s
expand_moreTest speed for lambda sensor signal
1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 79 HP at 5700 RPM, 124 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2004.7–2012.9)
725–875 rpm725–875 rpm725–875 rpm
1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 79 HP at 5700 RPM, 124 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2004.7–2012.9)
725–875 rpm725–875 rpm725–875 rpm
1.6 Ti with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP at 6000 RPM, 155 N⋅m at 4150 RPM engine (2004.7–2012.9)
675–775 rpm675–775 rpm675–775 rpm
1.6 Ti with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP engine (2004.7–2012.9)
675–775 rpm675–775 rpm675–775 rpm
1.6 Ti with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP engine (2004.7–2012.9)
675–775 rpm675–775 rpm675–775 rpm
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 143 HP at 6000 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (2004.7–2012.9)
650–750 rpm650–750 rpm650–750 rpm
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 143 HP at 6000 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (2004.7–2012.9)
650–750 rpm650–750 rpm650–750 rpm
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 143 HP at 6000 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (2004.7–2012.9)
650–750 rpm650–750 rpm650–750 rpm
expand_moreAll other modifications
With automatic gearbox
750–850 rpm750–850 rpm750–850 rpm
With manual transmission
675–775 rpm675–775 rpm675–775 rpm
Voltage swing at test speed
0.3 V0.3 V0.3 V
More than
To reduce environment impact and pass government inspections keep emission parameters at the level prescribed by Ford.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2008 Ford Focus Hatchback user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Ford warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Ford Focus Hatchback service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2008 Ford Focus Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2008 Ford Focus Hatchback generations
In 2008 Ford offered 3 generations of the Focus Hatchback. Emission may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.