2008 FORD Focus SE/SEL/SES — VIN 1FAHP35N48W143309

VIN 1FAHP35N48W143309 decodes to a 2008 FORD Focus SE/SEL/SES sedan/saloon with a 2.0L In-Line 4-cylinder engine, assembled in WAYNE, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES (USA). NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2008 FORD Focus model family. Recall campaigns apply to a production range, so confirm on this VIN before you buy or book service.

2008 FORD Focus SE/SEL/SES specifications decoded from VIN 1FAHP35N48W143309

VIN1FAHP35N48W143309
Model year2008
MakeFORD
ModelFocus
Trim / seriesSE/SEL/SES
Body styleSedan/Saloon
Engine2.0L In-Line 4-cylinder
Fuel typeGasoline
Doors4
GVWRClass 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant of assemblyWAYNE, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES (USA)
ManufacturerFORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle typePASSENGER CAR

Source: NHTSA vPIC, the manufacturer-submitted build record. Decoded 2026-08-20.

Safety recalls for the 2008 FORD Focus

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2008 FORD Focus model family. Recall campaigns apply to a production range, so confirm on this VIN before you buy or book service.

  • 08E050000 — 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."
  • 07V541000 — 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.

How to check VIN 1FAHP35N48W143309 before you buy

  1. Confirm the VIN reads 1FAHP35N48W143309 — Check the 17-character VIN through the bottom-left corner of the windshield or on the driver-side door jamb sticker and confirm it matches 1FAHP35N48W143309 exactly.
  2. Review the free NHTSA build record — Compare the decoded specs above — 2008, FORD, Focus, Sedan/Saloon, 2.0L In-Line 4-cylinder — against the listing. A mismatch on trim, engine or body style is a red flag.
  3. Check open safety recalls — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2008 FORD Focus model family. Recall campaigns apply to a production range, so confirm on this VIN before you buy or book service.
  4. Unlock the full vehicle history — Run VIN 1FAHP35N48W143309 on cleanvins.com and unlock the $9.99 report for NMVTIS title brands, salvage and total-loss records, odometer trail and ownership count.

What the free decode does not include

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Frequently asked questions

What vehicle is VIN 1FAHP35N48W143309?

VIN 1FAHP35N48W143309 is a 2008 FORD Focus SE/SEL/SES built in WAYNE, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES (USA), according to the NHTSA vPIC build record.

Does the 2008 FORD Focus have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2008 FORD Focus model family. Recall campaigns apply to a production range, so confirm on this VIN before you buy or book service.

How do I get the full history for VIN 1FAHP35N48W143309?

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