2007 Ford Focus problems
The Ford Focus is a compact car (C-segment in Europe) manufactured by Ford Motor Company since 1999. It was created under Alexander Trotman's Ford 2000 plan, which aimed to globalize model development and sell one compact vehicle worldwide. The original Focus was primarily designed by Ford of Europe's German and British teams. Production of the fourth generation Focus began in 2018 in Germany and China.
Naming
The decision to name the new car the "Ford Focus" was made in early 1998, as Ford's senior management had been planning to keep the "Escort" nameplate for its new generation of small family cars. A last-minute problem arose in July 1998 when a Cologne court, responding to a case brought by the publisher Burda, ordered Ford to avoid the name "Focus" for the cars in the German market since the name was already taken by one of its magazines (Focus). This eleventh-hour dispute was resolved, however, and the car was launched with the name Focus.
First generation (C170; 1998)
Ford of Europe introduced the Focus in 1998 to the European market as a replacement for the Ford Escort. The Focus Mk 1 was awarded the 1999 European Car of the Year award. The project manager for the Ford Focus at Dunton was Rose Mary Farenden.
Ford of North America began marketing the Focus in September 1999 for the 2000 model year, with some changes from the European version. The car was launched as a three-door hatchback, four-door sedan, and five-door wagon; a five-door hatchback debuted in 2001.
In 2002, Ford launched its highest performance version of the Focus, called the Focus RS. It came with a 2.0-litre turbocharged Duratec RS engine, a Quaife ATB limited-slip differential, an AP Racing clutch, and a revolutionary design front suspension strut system called "Revo-knuckle"- as marketed by Ford, Sachs Racing dampers Brembo brakes, 18” O.Z Racing alloy wheels, Michelin Pilot Sport tyres and a host of other performance changes, combined with a much more aggressive appearance, and was available only in Ford's Imperial blue. Tickford Engineering won the engineering contract for the research, development and to oversee production of the Mk 1 Focus RS. Tickford made substantial modifications to the base unit, with up to 70% of the base components either updated, re-engineered or completely redesigned. Despite the development being carried out in the United Kingdom, Ford produced the Focus RS in the Saarlouis plant in Germany between 2002 and 2003 making a limited run of 4501 cars only. This original Focus RS was only available in Europe; just under half (2147) of these were sold in the UK.
For decades, in the U.S., small cars like the Focus were seen as a tool to draw in younger buyers looking for a cheap basic transportation and to increase auto makers' fleet average fuel economies to meet U.S. federal standards. Ford was said not to be concerned about losing money on the Focus so the company could sell gas guzzlers for big profits. However, recent sales of new Focuses have been able to maintain lower or overall discounting incentive rates than many competing vehicles in its class. Many industry insiders view cars like the Focus as 'compliance cars' because of their role in helping to bring up the corporate fleet average fuel economy to meet current fuel-economy standards.
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Common 2007 Ford Focus problems
Based on complaints from owners of the Ford Focus 2007, several common problems have been reported:
- Alternator Failure: The alternator in the 2007 Ford Focus tends to die sooner than expected, leading to electrical issues and sometimes failing without warning. Owners have expressed frustration at having to replace the alternator every 18 months.
- Excessive Tire Wear: Many owners have complained about excessive tire wear in the 2007 Focus, with factory tires wearing out quickly even under low mileage conditions. Even with high-quality replacements, the issue of rapid tire wear persists.
- Ignition Lock Cylinder Jamming: The ignition lock cylinder in some 2000 to 2005 models is prone to jamming, preventing the ignition key from turning and starting the engine. This problem necessitates the replacement of the defective cylinder with a higher-quality part.
- Front Coil Springs Rusting: Front coil springs in certain climates where snow is frequent are prone to rust and break in the 2007 Focus. This issue can affect the vehicle's suspension and handling.
- Electrical Plug Melting: The electrical plug connecting to the fuel pump inside the fuel tank is prone to melting in some vehicles, leading to poor electrical connections. This can result in a no-start condition or engine stalling due to fuel supply issues.
- Plastic Components of Window Regulator Breaking: Plastic components of the window regulator are prone to breaking over time, causing affected windows not to roll up properly.
- Inner Lip of Plastic Thermostat Housing Breaking: The inner lip of the plastic thermostat housing in vehicles equipped with a 2-liter gasoline engine is prone to breaking, leading to coolant leaks and the need for replacement.
- Front Wheel Bearings Noisy: Front wheel bearings in some vehicles become noisy between certain mileage ranges, necessitating replacement to avoid further issues.
- Solenoid A Malfunction: The solenoid A located inside the automatic transmission is prone to malfunction over time, leading to harsh shifting conditions and potential loss of fourth gear.
- Front Sway Bar End Links Wear: Front sway bar end links are prone to rapid wear, causing rattling noises when driving over bumps or on uneven roads. Replacing these with greasable parts is recommended for longer-lasting performance.
These problems highlight some of the key issues faced by owners of the Ford Focus 2007, ranging from electrical and mechanical issues to components prone to wear and breakage.
Is Ford Focus 2007 a reliable car?
As reliable as they get.. only needed routine maintenance for 16 years. It's a simple car without much that can go wrong. Handles great, reasonably peppy and good fuel mileage.
What is the common problem of Ford Focus?
The most common Ford Focus problems include fluctuating engine revolutions per minute (RPM), pre-ignition at low speeds, and engine stalling. Many issues can also develop in the exhaust, fuel system, transmission, steering, and ignition key.
Is Ford Focus 2007 fuel efficient?
Changes to the engine management software along with new low-rolling resistance tires have netted a 3-mpg increase in highway mileage for the 2007 Ford Focus 2.0-liter with a manual transmission. The Focus now will deliver 27 mpg in the city and 37 mpg on the highway (31 mpg combined).
How many miles will a 2007 Ford Focus last?
You can typically expect between 150,000 and 200,000 miles out of Your '07 Focus with proper care and maintenance. Proactive maintenance and careful driving may bring You closer to 250,000 miles, whereas all that combined with a little luck can top the 300,000 mile mark.
2007 Ford Focus car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Ford Focus problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Air bags problems
- Electrical system problems
- Power train problems
- Latches/locks/linkages problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2007 Ford Focus vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2007 Ford Focus
The NHTSA has received 390 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2007 Ford Focus. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2007 Ford Focus vehicles.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-12-29
- VIN: 1FAFP34N87W
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2007 Ford Focus. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at an undisclosed speed and turning, the steering wheel became stiff, and the contact heard scraping sounds emanating from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to the residence and inspected. The contact observed condensation on top of the power steering pump and the ground underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected, and a power steering fluid was added to the vehicle. The vehicle was then taken to three independent mechanics where it was diagnosed twice that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 198,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-10-31
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1FAHP37N77W
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2007 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, a vehicle crashed into the front of the contact’s vehicle. Additionally, two other vehicles crashed into the side and rear of the contact's vehicle; however, the air bags failed to deploy. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact and the passenger sustained injuries and received medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not totaled. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-09-18
- VIN: 1FAFP34NX7W
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The driver airbag light keeps going off and on. I went to ford dealer shop to fix it. Only shortly after it came back on. I tried different tricks online and they dont last long. This is a common issue among ford focus owners. The connection plug from airbag to the steering wheel is bad and it just loses connection from time to time. Focus owners cant just DIY sensitive parts like airbag to temporarly fix it nor can we spend big bucks to visit dealersshop everytime. They charged me $140 just look at my car. And told me $700 for airbag replacement, when all that needs replacing is the faulty connecting plug. Ford knows this but is getting away with jeopordizing with customers lives for money. Please make this recall issue so ford will fix for all focus owners before people dies from this well known focus issue because the driverside airbag failes to deploy. Please.
SUSPENSION,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-06-15
- VIN: 1FAFP37N97W
- Components: SUSPENSION,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: The contact stated that her mother-in-law owns a 2007 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while her mother-in-law was driving at an unknown speed, the front passenger’s side wheel detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure as a control arm failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that 2 weeks later the driver’s side wheel detached. The vehicle was towed back to the independent mechanic who stated that the control arm had detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that 3 months later while stopped at a traffic light, the driver was unable to control the vehicle as the front passenger’s side wheel detached from the vehicle as well as the transmission slid into the engine. The transmission observation was by the tow truck company. The vehicle was towed to the owner's residence. The failure cause was not diagnosed by the dealer or an independent mechanic. The contact stated that the tow company informed her that the vehicle was unable to be towed on the flatbed due to the fact that the front end of the vehicle might detach. The contact stated that the headlights would also flicker on and off while driving. The contact stated that the independent mechanic replaced the light bulbs however, the failure continued. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-04-29
- VIN: 1FAHP34N37W
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: Had a car stop suddenly in front of me and I had to apply the brakes hard. The ABS system made a strange sound and the pedal went to the floor. I missed the car in front of me, but now my brakes aren't working properly and there is fluid all over the ABS module assembly.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-02-03
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1FAHP34N86W
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: The contact owned a 2006 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop and as a result, the contact rear-ended another vehicle. The contact mentioned that when he would depress the brake pedal the faster the vehicle increased in speed. The air bag failed to deploy. The contact’s face was covered in blood, shoulder and hip injuries. The contact received medical attention via ambulance to the hospital. The other driver did not sustain any known injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000. The VIN was not available
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-02-14
- VIN: 1FAFP34NX7W
- Components: POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Console transmission shift lever detents not noticeable in any positon including Park (mushy shifter) and I am unable to remove ignition key in any position, on, off or lock. Therefore the car can be easily stolen by anyone (minor or adult) by simply breaking the window, reaching the unlock and driving off. Shifter, steering column, and key removal malfunction.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-14
- VIN: 1fafp34n97w
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2007 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the key ceased in the ignition when the vehicle was turned off. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed nor repaired. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who replaced the ignition switch. The key fob was replaced however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the Vin was not under recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 195,000.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-05-24
- VIN: 1fafp34n57w
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: Noticed small hole in front control arm while servicing brakes. Stamped sheet metal control arm rusted through and was failing. Very poor designe that was discontinued for apparent reasons the following model year.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-22
- VIN: 1FAFP34N37W
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: I GOT MY VEHICLE FROM AN AUCTION SITE, SO I DO NOT HAVE ANY HISTORY ON IT BEFORE 2016. THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND GOES OFF AT REGULAR INTERVALS, ESPECIALLY, WHEN THE CAR IS IN EXTREMELY COLD OR HOT TEMPERATURES. THE GAS PEDAL, ALSO, GETS STUCK, REGULARLY, I WOULD HAVE TO BE VERY CAREFUL WITH MY PRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL TO AVOID HITTING ANYTHING. I HAVE NOTICED THIS, OVER THE YEARS, WITH THE CAR IN STATIONARY MODE AND WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION, CITY OR HIGHWAY DRIVING BUT, ESPECIALLY, AFTER HAVING TO PERFORM A HARD BRAKE IN TRAFFIC. I WOULD HAVE TO KEEP PRESSING ON THE GAS PETAL TO GET IT TO RELEASE ITSELF FROM WHATEVER IT IS ALLOWING GETTING STUCK TO, THEN THE PERFORMANCE OF THE CAR IS BETTER, UNTIL THE NEXT TIME OF IT HAVING TO BE UNSTUCK. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN FOR THIS ISSUE BUT, THE MECHANICS DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHAT I AM DESCRIBING. OF COURSE, WHEN THESE PERSONS TEST DRIVE MY CAR THEY DO NOT EXPERIENCE THE PROBLEM, LIKE I DO, SO THERE IS NO DOCUMENTATION IN MY POSSESSION ON ANY OF THESE ISSUES. ANOTHER ISSUE IS THE KEY IGNITION SWITCH SYSTEM, THE KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH COIL THINGY. I HAD TO GET IT REPAIRED BECAUSE OF AN ISSUE OF SOMETHING NEW HAPPENING WITH THE BATTERY AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS BEING DRAINED BECAUSE OF THE KEY NOT BEING ABLE TO COME OUT OF THE COIL, AFTER THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME, AGAIN, IN HIGHWAY DRIVING SPEEDS OF 70 MILES PER HOUR. THE DEALERSHIP THAT I HAVE BEEN GOING TO HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO GIVE ME ANY FEEDBACK AS TO WHAT TO DO, OTHER THAN TO JUST SAY BUY A NEWER VEHICLE. I HAVE BEEN HEARING A SOUND, RECENTLY, WHEN THE KEY IS ABOUT TO COME OUT OF THE SWITCH THAT SOUNDS LIKE A CLICKING RELEASE SYSTEM CLICK. I WAS JUST WONDERING IF A SPRING IS BAD IN THE SYSTEM. THESE ARE ALL UNKNOWN COMPONENTS PARTS, BY THE TECHNICAL NAME, HOWEVER, THE ISSUES ARE REAL IMPORTANT FOR THE SAFETY OF MYSELF AND OTHERS ON THE ROADS THAT I DRIVE ON.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-02
- VIN: 1FAHP31N37W
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: ON AN ICY ROAD I BRAKED AND THE ABS SYSTEM ENGAGED SLOWING THE VEHICLE. AFTER THAT, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELS MUCH FARTHER BEFORE BRAKING OCCURS DURING NORMAL EVERYDAY DRIVING. IF I PUMP THE PEDAL A COUPLE OF TIMES THE BRAKE PEDALS ENGAGES THE BRAKES LIKE IT USED TO. A LOCAL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR BUSINESS COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM. I DID AN ONLINE SEARCH AND FOUND MY EXACT SYMPTOMS LISTED IN FORD RECALL 19S54. I ALSO WATCHED A YOUTUBE VIDEO HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=0R46_UNYYK8 DESCRIBING WHY MY BRAKE PEDAL IS ACTING DIFFERENTLY AFTER THE ABS EVENT. MY FORD DEALER TOLD ME THERE ARE NO RECALLS ACTIVE FOR MY VEHICLE AND THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR ANY REPAIRS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-01-01
- VIN: 1FAFP34N07W
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: LOVE MY FORD FOR THE MOST PART; HOWEVER, THERE SEEMS TO BE A MULTITUDE OF SENSOR PROBLEMS ... THE ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND HAS TO BE REST AGAIN AND AGAIN. THE "OPEN DOOR" LIGHT STAYS ON WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE RUNNING. TRUNK OPENING BUTTON DOES NOT ALWAYS WORK. THE WINDOW CLOSING BUTTON ONLY WORKS PART TIME ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE KNOBS FOR THE HEATING/AC NO LONGER WORK. THE AIR DIRECTIONAL BUTTON HAS ALSO STOPPED WORKING. RECENTLY, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING BUT IT SOUNDS LIKE THE MOTOR IS STILL WORKING. I PURCHASED MY 2007 FF IN 2011, PAID IT OFF IN 2016. IT NOW HAS OVER 235K MILES ON IT. WHILE ALL THESE ISSUES HAVE BEEN A NUISANCE TO CONTEND WITH IT HAS BEEN A PLEASURE TO OWN. I CURRENTLY AM WORKING ON GETTING THE GASKET CHANGED FOR A SECOND TIME, BUT THAT IS WORK MY SON TAKES CARE OF. I HAVE RELUCTANTLY BEGAN BEGAN LOOKING FOR ANOTHER VEHICLE, AS THIS ONE IS FINALLY WEARING OUT.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-18
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1FAHP34N27W
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS GRANDDAUGHTER WAS DRIVING A VEHICLE CUT IN FRONT OF HER. THE RESULT WAS THAT SHE BROADSIDED THE VEHICLE AT 35 MPH. THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY ON EITHER THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S SIDES. ONE PASSENGER WAS TAKEN BY AMBULANCE WITH CHEST PAINS TO THE HOSPITAL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL JUNK YARD AND NO ESTIMATE HAS BEEN PERFORMED YET. THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. *TR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-05-26
- VIN: 1FAHP34N27W
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: GOT THE CAR 3 YEARS ABOUT A YEAR AGO I ADDED MY CAR READER TO MY VEHICLE AT THAT TIME IT SHOWED ME THE TWO RECALLS I THINK IT'S CAUSING MY CAR TO DIE ON ME AS I'M DRIVING ON THE ROAD THIS START A WEEK AGO AND IN STILL WITHOUT A VEHICLE I WAS BROKE SKYLAND LANE ON MEMORIAL AND I BROKE DOWN. ON EASTMAN RD LAST NIGHT GOING HOME LOST ALL POWER. *TR
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-07-20
- VIN: 1FAFP38Z17W
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AND COME AND GOES THIS CAR HAS NEVER WRECKED OR IN ANY DAMAGE TO IT. NOTHING WAS EVECTIVTED TO MAKE THE LIGHT COME ON AND STAY ON. I HAVE BEEN INFORMED TO GET IT RELPACED ASAP DUE TO THE FACT IF CAN GO OUT ANY SEC. I AM A SINGLE PARENT AND CAN NOT GO AND REPLACED A PART THAT SHOULD HAVE NO RESULT FROM MYSELF
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-12-23
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1FAHP34N97W
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: IN DEC. 12-23 A DEER LANDED IN FRONT OF US AS WE WERE DRIVING ON A ON HIGHWAY AND GOING ABOUT 50 MPH. DEER DAMAGED HOOD RADIATOR ETC. BIGGEST CONCERN . BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE POWDER. RIGHT AFTER THE INITIAL IMPACT I SAID OPEN THE DOOR OPEN THE WINDOW CUZ THE DUST WAS FLYING AROUND THE CAR AND I BELIEVE I INHALED SOME IN MY THROAT UP MY NOSE THAT WAS REALLY BAD . THE DUST SMELLS BAD IRRITATING EYES THROAT. AS A COUPLE DAYS WENT BY. THROAT VERY SORE COUGHING OFF AND ON. ? THE CHEMICALS ? TOXIN,, CAN THEY CAUSE PROBLEMS LATER. INSIDE BOTH NAZAL PASSAGES VERY CRUSTY AND DRIED BLOOD. SMALL SKIN BURN ON MID NOSE. ALSO HEADACHES , FEEL DAZED, HAIR AND FACE HAD A WEIRD SMELL , ALSO SEVERE RINGING IN EARS. I AM EXTREMELY CONCERNED IF THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD ISSUES WITH TOXIC CHEMICALS AND WHAT HELP CAN I GET TO RESOLVE THIS AND I AM CONCERNED. THE POLICE CAME RESCUE CAME WE A GRATEFUL WE WERE ABLE TO WALK AWAY BUT SOMETIMES PROBLEMS OCCUR A FEW DAYS LATER. I AM EXTREMELY CONCERNED ABOUT THE RESPIRATORY IMPACT AND IRRITATION IF THE CHEMICALS CAN CAUSE PROBLEMS LATER. ON 12-25-19. I JUST DONT FEEL RIGHT. HEADACHES ALSO RESPIRATORY AND THROAT CONCERNS.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-10-15
- VIN: 1FAFP37N77W
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: I HAVE A 2007 FORD FOCUS ZX5 AND HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THE CLIMATE CONTROL SWITCHES AND CABLES I HAVE REPLACED THESE SEVERAL TIME FROM THE CONTROL LEVER CABLE,HEAT CONTROL CABLE THEY HAVE BOTH BROKE SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY WILL WORK FOR A WHILE AND THEN THEY BREAK OR WILL NOT WORK, I RECENTLY PURCHASED THE WHOLE CONTROL SWITCH WITH HEAT, CLIMATE CONTROL, AND SPEED AND THE CABLES AND THE MECHANISM THAT IT HOOKS UP TO AND WITHIN A WEEK IT DOES NOT WORK AGAIN, WHEN I GO FROM VENT TO DEFROST IT WILL NOT GO TO DEFROST IT IS ON THE VENTS WITH THIS BEING SAID THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY IF YOUR F=DRIVING IN BAD WEATHER IT COULD CAUSE AND ACCIDENT. I HAVE LOOKED UP THESE ISSUES AND ALL OF THE OLDER FOCUSES HAVE THIS SAME ISSUE THERE ARE TONS OF VIDEOS AND FORMS FROM OTHER PEOPLE WITH THIS COMPLAINT AND IF YOU CALL FORD THEY ADVISE THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. THAT IS WHY THERE ARE SO MANY ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THE MANUFACTURES MAKE CARS CHEAP AND SELL THEM AND DO NOT CARE ABOUT PEOPLES SAFETY. WHAT HAPPENS ON THESE CARS THAT THE FLAP DOOR IN THE DASH IN FRONT OF THE HEATER CORE IS SO CLOSE THAT IT MELTS THE DOOR SO THAT THE FLAP DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY WHAT THIS SHOULD HAD BEEN MADE OUT OF IS A AVIATION TYPE ALUMINUM AND THE HOUSING AROUND IT SO IT DOES NOT MELT AND POSSIBLY CAUSE A FIRE IN THE DASH.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-10-28
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1FAHP34N87W
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. LAST WEEK WHILE THE CONTACT WAS PULLING INTO HER GARAGE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO THE BACK WALL OF THE GARAGE. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE FORCE OF THE CRASH LOOSENED THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE INSURANCE ADJUSTER STATED THAT THEY WOULD MAIL A REPAIR ESTIMATE. THE CONTACT PLANNED TO VISIT A COLLISION SHOP BEFORE GOING TO A DEALER. DONNELL FORD (7955 MARKET ST, YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44512) WAS CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT RESEARCHED THE FAILURE ONLINE AND BELIEVED THE THROTTLE BODY MAY HAVE CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT FOUND MANY COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-03-24
- VIN: 1FAHP36N47W
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: RIGHT TAIL LIGHT BURNED OUT, WHICH I NOTICED IN A WINDOW REFLECTION AS I DROVE AWAY FROM AN AUTO PARTS STORE. WHEN I OPENED THE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY TO CHANGE THE BULB, I SAW THAT THE BULB AND ITS BASE AND SOCKET WERE SCORCHED BLACK, AND THE HOLE IN THE RED PLASTIC TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY WHERE THE BULB HAS TO GO THROUGH WAS MELTED AND WARPED. THE RED PLASTIC HAD TO BE SCRAPED WITH A KNIFE TO OPEN THE HOLE ENOUGH FOR THE BULB TO GO THROUGH. I HAD TO GO TO MORE THAN ONE AUTO PARTS STORE TO BUY A NEW SOCKET. I HAD TO USE BLACK DUCT TAPE TO HOLD THE SOCKET IN PLACE. WHEN I CHECKED THE LEFT TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY, I SAW THAT IT HAD ALSO MELTED AND THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD ALSO USED BLACK DUCT TAPE TO HOLD THE SOCKET IN PLACE. I READ ONLINE THAT FORD HAS SAID THE REASON FOR THE MELTING IS THAT THE DRIVER KEEPS HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TOO LONG. SINCE WHEN IS THERE A TIME LIMIT ON PUTTING YOUR FOOT ON THE BRAKE, ESPECIALLY SINCE THIS IS REQUIRED WHEN YOU ARE AT A RED LIGHT, AND OFTEN HAPPENS WHEN YOU STOP TO CONSULT DRIVING DIRECTIONS AND DON'T WANT TO PUT YOUR CAR IN PARK WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON! WHAT IS THE TIME LIMIT? 30 SECONDS?
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-11-17
- Number Of Injuries: 4
- VIN: 1FAHP36N47W
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I WAS GOING ABOUT 10 MPH THROUGH A CITY STREET INTERSECTION WHEN I RAN OVER AN UNCOVERED WATER VALVE PIPE IN A DEPRESSION SIMILAR TO, BUT SMALLER THAN, A STANDARD MANHOLE WELL. EACH LEFT TIRE RAN OVER THE UNCOVERED WATER VALVE. THERE WAS A LOUD POP, AND I BLACKED OUT. THE LEFT REAR TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT AFTER THE LEFT FRONT TIRE SUSTAINED DAMAGE THAT RESULTED IN A FLAT TIRE SHORTLY THEREAFTER. ALSO, THE AIR BAG IN THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BACK OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT DEPLOYED AND HIT ME IN THE HEAD, CAUSING ME TO BLACK OUT, AND PRODUCING AMNESIA AND OTHER MENTAL SYMPTOMS THAT LINGERED FOR SEVERAL YEARS. IN ADDITION, I SUFFERED NECK AND BACK INJURIES FROM WHIPLASH. THE AIR BAG SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN TRIGGERED BY AN UNDER-WHEEL IMPACT AT SUCH A LOW SPEED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-03-24
- VIN: 1FAHP36N47W
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: RIGHT TAIL LIGHT BURNED OUT, WHICH I NOTICED IN A WINDOW REFLECTION AS I DROVE AWAY FROM AN AUTO PARTS STORE. WHEN I OPENED THE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY TO CHANGE THE BULB, I SAW THAT THE BULB AND ITS BASE AND SOCKET WERE SCORCHED BLACK, AND THE HOLE IN THE RED PLASTIC TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY WHERE THE BULB HAS TO GO THROUGH WAS MELTED AND WARPED. THE RED PLASTIC HAD TO BE SCRAPED WITH A KNIFE TO OPEN THE HOLE ENOUGH FOR THE BULB TO GO THROUGH. I HAD TO GO TO MORE THAN ONE AUTO PARTS STORE TO BUY A NEW SOCKET. I HAD TO USE BLACK DUCT TAPE TO HOLD THE SOCKET IN PLACE. WHEN I CHECKED THE LEFT TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY, I SAW THAT IT HAD ALSO MELTED AND THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD ALSO USED BLACK DUCT TAPE TO HOLD THE SOCKET IN PLACE. I READ ONLINE THAT FORD HAS SAID THE REASON FOR THE MELTING IS THAT THE DRIVER KEEPS HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TOO LONG. SINCE WHEN IS THERE A TIME LIMIT ON PUTTING YOUR FOOT ON THE BRAKE, ESPECIALLY SINCE THIS IS REQUIRED WHEN YOU ARE AT A RED LIGHT, AND OFTEN HAPPENS WHEN YOU STOP TO CONSULT DRIVING DIRECTIONS AND DON'T WANT TO PUT YOUR CAR IN PARK WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON! WHAT IS THE TIME LIMIT? 30 SECONDS?
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-08-21
- VIN: 1FAHP34N67W
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: CAR IS NOT CHARGING. SMART CHARGE SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-08-05
- VIN: 1FAHP34N07W
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE LIGHT INDICATING A DOOR IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED CAME ON AND WILL NOT GO OUT DESPITE ALL DOORS AND TRUNK BEING CHECKED. SAFETY LOCK DOES NOT ENGAGE WHEN DRIVING. I BELIEVE THIS IS SIMILAR TO THE FOCUS RECALLS RE THE SIDE DOORS IN LATER YEARS.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-07-15
- VIN: CA522005252
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: WHILE HAVING TIRES MOUNTED AND CHECKING THE REASON FOR ILLUMINATION OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG LIGHT THE DEALERSHIP DISCOVERED THAT MY FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG WAS DEFECTIVE. I CALLED FORD AND WAS ADVISED THAT MY VIN NUMBER WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL AND THAT THEY WOULD CONTACT ME IN 30 DAYS
AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-05-01
- VIN: 1FAHP34N17W
- Components: AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: I HAVE JUST ACQUIRED THIS VEHICLE IN OCT OR SEP OF 2018. IT HAS BEEN A PRETTY GOOD CAR UP UNTIL NOW. THE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY AND NOW THE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. MY MECHANIC CHECKED WHY THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON WITH HIS COMPUTER AND HAS SAID IT'S A FUEL ISSUE. I TAKE IT BACK TO HIM ON THURSDAY TO GO OVER THE FUEL SYSTEM AND ENGINE TO BETTER DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE. IN THE MEANTIME, I'VE BEEN LOOKING UP VARIOUS COMPLAINTS AND ISSUES WITH MY 2007 FORD FOCUS AND NOT STATING THE SPECIFIC ISSUES AND THE TWO MAIN COMPLAINTS AND RECALLS THAT KEEP COMING UPSTATE THAT THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS AIRBAGS AND FUEL SYSTEM ISSUES. THESE ARE BOTH THE ISSUES I'M HAVING. THE AIRBAGS LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND OFF WITHOUT THE SYSTEM BEING RESET. THE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND HASN'T GONE OFF. IT CAME ON WHEN MY HUSBAND FILLED THE TANK UP ABOUT 3-4 WEEKS AGO. THE ONLY REASON WE'VE NOT HAD MY MECHANIC LOOK AT IS DUE TO INCOME. I'M DISABLED, MY HUSBAND IS IN THE PROCESS OF RETIRING IN SEPTEMBER AND HE WAS INJURED ON THE JOB AND HAS BEEN OUT FOR ABOUT 5 MONTHS. I WOULDN'T HAVE EVEN LOOKED ON THE INTERNET TO SEE IF THERE WERE RECALLS BUT WE'RE MAKING A TRIP TO DURHAM IN JULY AND NEED A RELIABLE VEHICLE AND ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THE ENGINE CATCHING FIRE OR NOT GETTING THE FUEL NEEDED. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THIS HAS BEEN ANY SAFETY ISSUES WITH THIS MAKE AND MODEL OF CAR. THANK YOU.
2007 Ford Focus recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 2007 Ford Focus.
- Manufacturer: K2 MOTOR CORPORATION
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: 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."
- Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
- Manufacturer: UFI FILTERS USA
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
- Consequence: FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
- Remedy: UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
Negative 2007 Ford Focus car reviews
Positive 2007 Ford Focus car reviews
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I'm so glad to hear that you're okay after those accidents! It's amazing how reliable and sturdy Ford cars can be. I completely understand why you love your wagon so much - it sounds like the perfect fit for your family and pets. It's a shame that Ford stopped making them, but it's great that you were able to find one that has served you so well. Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us!
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Our experience with this car has been fantastic so far! Our car has heated leather seats (in a Focus?), a sunroof, a Sony Audiophile 6-disc changer and subwoofer, side impact airbags, 4-wheel ABS, and all other standard features. Show me a Corolla or Civic with this much bang for the buck! It rides softly in the straights and firmly in the turns. On top of this, the ST is rated at 22/32 mpg. We even averaged 32.4 mpg on our first tank, which is above EPA ratings!
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Your 2007 Ford Focus sounds like a great car! It's wonderful to hear that you're enjoying driving it so much. With 26mpg of combined highway and city mileage, it's definitely an efficient choice. It's great to hear that the car has a lot of zip around town and on the highway, and that it's nice and quiet. It's no surprise that you and your wife fight to drive the Focus, it sounds like a lot of fun!
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My brother inherited a basic 2007 Focus sedan in 2007. He took me for a drive and I was really impressed. I then purchased a 2007 Focus SES sedan to drive to work and have been extremely satisfied ever since. Even though I'm 6'2
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Purchased in October 2006 and have been driving for about two months. I absolutely love the Audiophile system, it rocks! The moonroof is superb and the ABS braking system is outstanding. I'm getting about 26-35 mpg which is great. This car is so much fun to drive and extremely comfortable. With the side airbags, I feel safer than ever.
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Jamel Wisoky 2024-11-08
I believe that my experience with the 2007 model of this car may not be representative of every car of this make and model. My first car was a 1996 Mazda Protege that my father gave me, and it lasted for a long time with minimal issues. However, my experience with this Focus was not as positive. I purchased it from CarMax, which I would not recommend, as it had several issues that they did not disclose or fix. Despite a great test drive, the alternator went bad within a week and the car died on the side of the road. The power steering also went out shortly after. Although CarMax did fix these issues under warranty, the car continued to have problems. As an Uber driver, I was required to have a safety inspection, but the car failed due to a hole in the exhaust. The entire exhaust manifold needed to be replaced, which was very expensive and not covered by CarMax's warranty. I had to make many frequent and costly trips to the mechanic over the next three years.I had a really tough time with my car. It seemed like every time I fixed one thing, something else would break. Even though I took good care of it, the check engine light kept coming on and I had to replace a lot of parts. When it was working properly, it was a lot of fun to drive and had great acceleration, but unfortunately the problems outweighed the positives. I started to feel unsafe and didn't trust that I would make it to my destination. Eventually, I decided to trade it in and move on. I don't hold any grudges against Ford, I just think I got unlucky with a bad car. Lesson learned - if things start to go wrong, it's better to cut your losses and move on.
Lucio Gulgowski 2024-10-20
Consider exploring other vehicle options and manufacturers before purchasing a Ford. The vehicle has been known to have issues with tire wear and brake lines, which are not covered under warranty. Despite visiting multiple Ford dealerships over the course of 4 years, the engineering and customer service have been poor. Additionally, the transmission has had ongoing issues since delivery. It is important to carefully evaluate all options before making a purchase decision.
Joshua VonRueden 2024-10-09
On the good side, this car is still running at 190,000 mi. However, it has required a ton of repairs and the parts are expensive. The most costly repairs so far were a bad steering column and airbag. I also noticed some design issues that make me wonder if the engineers intentionally made it difficult to work on. Although I used to be a believer in Ford, my recent experiences have changed my opinion.
Johnathan Kessler 2024-10-09
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I wanted to share my experience with my car. I bought it back in March 2008 and it has been running smoothly until January of this year when it hit 50000 miles. Unfortunately, I ran into a few issues such as the alternator going out and causing a hole in the battery. Additionally, due to the car being mostly plastic, a small fender bender resulted in having to replace large sidings of the vehicle, which cost me over $800 for the bumper. While driving, my tensioner idle pulley froze up and broke, causing my belt to come off. It was quite a hassle to get it towed and replace the pulley and belt, especially since there was no space to work with. The alternator is located underneath the engine in the back, and to replace the belt, you have to remove the heat shield, alternator, and reservoir, only to realize that you have very few inches to work with. Despite these issues, I still love my car and hope to keep it running for many more years to come!
Adonis Daugherty 2024-09-24
The exhaust on this car is quite loud and can be a disturbance to my neighbours in the morning when I start it up. Additionally, the seats are not very comfortable and the exhaust fumes can enter the cabin even if the intake/air conditioning is off, which can be unpleasant when sitting behind other cars at a stop light. Overall, I would not recommend purchasing this car. It seems that Ford may have overlooked quality in this model.