2007 Ford FOCUS problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
391 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
52,645 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 331 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 90 of 391 complaints (23.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 51 | 13.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 47 | 12.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 30 | 7.7% |
| Steering behavior | 28 | 7.2% |
| Engine operation | 17 | 4.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 5 | 1.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 90 |
| Electrical System | 67 |
| Power Train | 26 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 26 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 25 |
| Unknown Or Other | 20 |
| Tires | 19 |
| Structure:Body | 16 |
Air Bags: 90; Electrical System: 67; Power Train: 26; Vehicle Speed Control: 26; Latches/Locks/Linkages: 25; Unknown Or Other: 20; Tires: 19; Structure:Body: 16
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 64 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 95 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 63 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 53 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 43 |
| 150,000 and above | 13 |
Under 25,000: 64; 25,000 to 49,999: 95; 50,000 to 74,999: 63; 75,000 to 99,999: 53; 100,000 to 149,999: 43; 150,000 and above: 13
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (95). 60 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 28 |
| 2008 | 30 |
| 2009 | 33 |
| 2010 | 48 |
| 2011 | 43 |
| 2012 | 40 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 38 |
| 2015 | 35 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
2007: 28; 2008: 30; 2009: 33; 2010: 48; 2011: 43; 2012: 40; 2013: 26; 2014: 38; 2015: 35; 2016: 18; 2017: 15; 2018: 8; 2019: 13; 2020: 3; 2021: 5; 2022: 5; 2023: 1; 2024: 2
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 51 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 47 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 30 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10182422 · 2007-02-13 (February 13, 2007)
ON AN UPHILL SECTION OF ROAD (SLIGHT INCLINE) WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE WHILE STOPPED FOR A STOP SIGN, I RELEASED MY FOOT FROM THE BRAKE AND BEFORE I COULD STEP ON THE ACCELERATOR, THE CAR STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS. I WAS ABLE TO REALIZE WHAT WAS HAPPENING AND JAMMED DOWN THE GAS PEDAL TO AVOID ROLLING BACKWARD INTO THE NEXT CAR IN LINE BEHIND ME. A PERSON CROSSING THE STREET BETWEEN MY CAR AND THE CAR BEHIND WOULD HAVE BEEN CRUSHED. I NEVER HAD THIS HAPPEN ON ANY OTHER CAR WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BEFORE. THE FORD DEALE…
Owner-reported narrative. 780 miles reported. Look up ODI 10182422 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10188918 · 2007-04-26 (April 26, 2007)
WAS DRIVING IN GOOD WEATHER CONDITIONS AND 2007 FORD FOCUS BEGAN TO VEER TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT OUT OF CONTROL - I HAD NO CONTROL OVER THE STEERING OR BRAKES IS WAS AS IF THE CAR WENT ON AUTO PILOT AND STARTED DRIVING ITSELF. AFTER ABOUT TWENTY SECONDS OF ROCKING LEFT AND RIGHT IN THE ROAD THE CAR MADE A SHARP RIGHT AND LEFT THE HIGHWAY HIT AND FLIPPED TWICE WITH MY DAUGHTER AND MYSELF INSIDE - FORTUNATELY WE ARE BOTH STILL ALIVE THE 2007 FORD FOCUS IS TOTALED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 5,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10188918 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10190205 · 2007-05-08 (May 8, 2007)
INTREIOR LIGHTING OUT. ELECTRICAL PROBLEM ,NEW PART ORDERED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 5,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10190205 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10285194 · 2009-09-25 (September 25, 2009)
WHILE DRIVING CAR, LOST POWER, EVENTUALLY LOST ALL POWER. NO INDICATION PRESENT (RED BATT INDICATOR NEVER CAME ON) FORD SERVICE MANAGER SAYS THIS IS NORMAL FOR FORD CARS OF ALL MAKES, TRUCKS SEEM TO WORK BETTER. CAUSE WAS ALTERNATOR PUTTING OUT 0 CHARGE TO BATTERY. ALSO, FORD SERVICE MANAGER REVEALED ALTERNATORS ARE EXPECTED TO LAST ONLY 3-5 YEARS, DUE TO HEAT BUILD UP AND NO COOLING PROVISION FOR ALTERNATOR. THIS IS AN UNSATISFACTORY SAFETY ISSUE ON BOTH COUNTS. FORD SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO MAKE BATTERY WARNING WORK RELIABLY IN ALL CARS, AND PRO…
Owner-reported narrative. 71,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10285194 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10194061 · 2007-06-23 (June 23, 2007)
AS I WAS DRIVING MY CAR IT STARTED TO STALL AND IT WOULDN'T ACCELERATE. A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. I KEPT DRIVING THE CAR HOME AND IT WAS NOT SHIFTING AT 35 TO 40 MILES P/HR. I TOOK IT TO A REPAIR SHOP NEAR MY HOUSE AND THEY DIDN'T REPAIR IT AT ALL. FROM THERE I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER REPAIR SHOP WHERE THEY RECOMMENDED THAT I TAKE IT TO THE DEALER. SO, I TOOK MY CAR TO BOB BAKER FORD. BOB BAKER FORD TOLD ME THE CAR NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION AND THEY CHARGED ME $3,076.10 DOLLARS. THE CAR WAS REPAIRED BUT I BELIEVE THAT THE TRANSMISSION IN MY 200…
Owner-reported narrative. 30 miles reported. Look up ODI 10194061 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10201193 · 2007-08-30 (August 30, 2007)
I WAS DRIVING A 2007 FORD FOCUS THAT I HAD RENTED ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY UNDER GOOD WEATHER CONDITIONS, MID-MORNING, GOOD LIGHT, NO CURVES, NO DISTRACTIONS, LIGHT TRAFFIC. THE CAR BEGAN TO VEER TO THE RIGHT. I TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL TO CORRECT IT AND IT DIDN'T RESPOND. WHEN I TURNED IT A LITTLE FURTHER, THE CAR ABRUPTLY TURNED ON A SHARP ANGLE TO THE LEFT. THE STEERNG WAS COMPLETELY OUT OF CONTROL. I SWERVED AGAIN TO THE RIGHT, THEN LEFT. I WAS UNABLE TO MANEUVER IT AND WAS ABOUT TO HIT THE MEDIAN WHEN I WAS HIT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR (…
Owner-reported narrative. 7,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10201193 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10186113 · 2007-03-25 (March 25, 2007)
THIS CAR IS GOING BACK FOR 3RD TIME FOR A FUEL LEAK . THE FUEL LEAKS OUT OF THE RETURN LINE AND DRIPS ON TO THE EXHAUS. T I GUESS FORDS IS WAITING TILL IT CAUSES A FIRE BEFORE THEY FIX THIS. I THINK THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL TO CHECK THE REST OF THESE CAR. I KNOW OF 4 OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10186113 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10196336 · 2007-07-14 (July 14, 2007)
ON OR ABOUT 7/10/2007, MY 2007 FORD FOCUS ZX3 (ONE WEEK IN SERVICE, 400 MILES ODOMETER) LEAKED AN UNKNOWN QUANTITY OF FUEL ONTO THE FLOOR OF THE ATTACHED ENCLOSED GARAGE AT MY RESIDENCE. THE QUANTITY OF FUEL SPILLAGE IS UNKNOWN; HOWEVER, THE FUMES WERE SO STRONG INSIDE THE GARAGE, THAT THEY CONTAMINATED MY CLOTHING TO THE DEGREE THAT A "GAS SMELL" WAS NOTED BY A TOW TRUCK DRIVE THREE HOURS AFTER I WAS EXPOSED TO THE FUEL SPILL. THE SERVICING DEALER SAY THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS SPLIT ALONG THE SEAM OF THE TANK. THE SERVICING DEALER IS IN THE P…
Owner-reported narrative. 400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10196336 at NHTSA ↗