KnownCarProblems2007 Ford Focus Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 391 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Ford Focus, most often about the air bags (30% of complaints, typically around 60,000 miles). It is 13th of 19 Focus model years by number of complaints.
Most common 2007 Ford Focus problems
Air bags
118 complaints · 30%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH over a pothole, the air bag warning indicator began to illuminate continuously. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and independent mechanic, who both stated that the entire air bag system would need to be…
While driving on a busy 3 lane expressway in the center lane at 60 miles per hour, the left curtain airbag deployed and I wasn'tinvolved in an accident. My arm felt like someone hit me with a baseball bat. But luckily I was able to maintain control and not cause a pile up. My wife was in the car with me and was very…
Electrical
85 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 54,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, instrument cluster/panel, alternator/generator/regulator, 12v/24v/48v battery.
Battery light goes off and on. Then radio goes out, with low battery reading across the radio. Then lights start to dim. All meters stop working on the dash and then the car jerks while driving and dies as it was pulled to the side of the road. Replaced battery assuming since this was the dash warning. As soon as I…
2007 Ford Focus....alternator and battery replacement...if you check into this, you will notice how many people have had to replace these items in under 50k miles on car.
Transmission
43 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 53,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, axle hubs, axle assembly, driveline.
I have a 2007 Ford Focus. I was shopping and went to put my car in park and the gearshift fell apart in my hand! The whole thing disconnected, wires hanging out the bottom, no way I could put it back in by myself, so I was stranded until tow showed up. Waiting to find out if this falls under warranty or I will be…
My '07 Focus has been slipping out of gear & at times, just stops! A yellow flashing, od off, lights & flashes on the dash. Left me stranded & I have ms!! I purchased this car with 8 miles on it and have taken very good care of it, so I would never have to worry about being stranded. It has only 53,700 miles! Is there…
Doors and locks
30 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 65,500 miles. Parts named most often: doors, hood.
Rear drivers side door will not lock. Both the power lock button or trying to lock it manually do not work. I have been unable to lock the rear door for almost a year now.
The rear door lock on the drivers side stopped working. It is stuck in the unlocked position and cannot be locked manually or with the remote.
Wheels and tires
29 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 22,500 miles. Parts named most often: tread/belt, sidewall, rim.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Ford Focus. While driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel veered to the left. When the contact arrived at her destination and exited the vehicle, she noticed that the front driver's side tire was completely flat. She left the vehicle in a parking lot. The dealer sent a mechanic to her location and he…
2007 Ford Focus st excessive tire wear. At 71,000 miles the vehicle is due for the fourth set of tires. Goodyear eagle gt p205/50-16 tires have twice lasted less than 25,000 miles while the tires are warrantied for 50,000 miles. Alignment and balance are good and maintained, no 'unusual' wear patterns. Many owners of…
Speed control
27 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 45,000 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
While attempting to stop the vehicle, the throttle stuck open and the engine ran over 2,000 RPM. It was difficult to stop and almost caused the car to rear end stopped traffic.
The accelerator on my 2007 Ford Focus station wagon with 50,000 miles began sticking when the temperature goes below 40. I press on the pedal and it won't move, then it jumps down and moves quickly. According to the Ford dealer, an electronic piece, the throttle body failed. According to them, Ford is not…
Body and structure
24 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 88,500 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
We were driving north at 50 MPH, man going east rolled through stop sign. He t-boned US square in both driver side doors, rolling US over twice, landing back on the driver side of the car. Out of 7 airbags only one deployed. The air bag that deployed was on the passenger seat on the opposite side of where the impact…
12-26-2012 I was on route 77 in akron,ohio when I slid on ice and snow, my car started spinning and an SUV going north and my car crashed. I spun into the left lane where a cadillac SUV was driving north and he hit the driverside front side of my vehicle. My car may be totaled. Front driverside headlight is gone…
Suspension
23 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 34,000 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear.
I was driving my 2007 Ford Focus with 40k miles on a highway going about 60mph. I heard/felt a vibration from the rear of the vehicle. I thought the muffler was coming loose. Then the left rear wheel came off the car. There were no cars behind me and I was in the right hand lane so I made it to the shoulder. The wheel…
Rear tires were"chopped" due to rear alignment off. Repair shop had to install suspension mods to get align. Had to replace all tires. Total bill was over $500.00. Car was still under warranty (only 28,000 miles on it). Was told by dealer it wasn't covered.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Ford Focus recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Tire valve cracking
Summary
On october 14, 2008, odi opened pe08-060 to investigate allegations of cracked and leaking snap-in tire valves in model year (my) 2007 vehicles manufactured by ford motor company.the valves were supplied to ford by topseal auto-parts, a subsidiary of the shanghai baolong automotive corporation in china.valves made by topseal for aftermarket sale were the subject of two recent safety recalls by tech international (08t-018) and dill air controls (08t-028), the latter of which was investigated by odi in pe08-036 and ea08-022.the defect conditions addressed by the aftermarket tire valve recalls both involved inadequate resistance to ozone cracking due to issues with the supply of anti-ozonant ch
Questions about the 2007 Ford Focus
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ford Focus?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (118 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles); electrical (85 complaints, typically around 54,000 miles); transmission (43 complaints, typically around 53,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Ford Focus have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2007 Ford Focus. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Ford Focus?
- It is 13th of 19 Focus model years by number of complaints, with 391 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.