2007 Ford FOCUS: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10178336 · 2007-01-10 (January 10, 2007)
I BOUGHT A NEW 2007 FORD FOCUS AND IT IS FOUR MONTHS OLD WITH 20,000 MILES ON IT. THE TIRES ARE BALD WITH DIFFERENT PATTERNS. THE TIRE THAT CONCERNS ME THE MOST IS THE ONE THAT HAS A WAVE LIKE PATTERN ON IT. THE DEALER SAID ITS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR BUT ALL THE PEOPLE INCLUDING MECHANICS I SHOWED IT TOO BEFORE I WENT TO FORD SAID THEY HAD NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE IT BEFORE. I AM CONCERNED THAT THERE IS A MAJOR DEFECT THAT COULD SERIOUSLY INJURE SOMEONE. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10178336 at NHTSA ↗
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 10182986 · 2007-02-19 (February 19, 2007)
RIGHT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WAS LEAKING. THIS CAUSES PREMATURE TIRE WEAR (CUPPING) AND UNSAFE HANDLING CONDITIONS. VEHICLE HAD LESS THAN 1,000 MILES ON IT. SHOCK ABSORBER WAS PROBABLY DEFECTIVE FROM MANUFACTURER AND FORD FAILED TO INSPECT OR NOTICE THIS DEFECT. FORD REPLACED THE PART AT MY REQUEST AFTER I NOTICED LEAKING ITEM. FORD PART # 7S4Z*18125*AR. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 865 miles reported. Look up ODI 10182986 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10183660 · 2007-02-27 (February 27, 2007)
I HAVE SOME MAJOR CONCERNS WITH MY BRAND NEW FORD FOCUS. I WAS IN A VERY MINOR CAR ACCIDENT. THE ONLY DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE WAS A COUPLE OF CRACKS IN THE FRONT BUMPER, LOSS OF THE FORD EMBLEM AND CRACKED GRILL. THE FRONT WAS NOT CAVED IN OR THE GRILL EITHER. THE SUPPORT BRACKETS FOR THE GRILL WERE STILL IN TACT. ABSOLUTELY NO DAMAGE TO THE HOOD. AS I GOT BACK ONTO THE ROAD THE HOOD FLEW UP AND SMASHED OUT THE WINDSHIELD, AND SOME DAMAGE TO THE ROOF. THE HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY, IN MY OPINION, WAS POORLY CONSTRUCTED. THE MIDDLE PART OF THE LATCH IS M…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10183660 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10186064 · 2007-03-24 (March 24, 2007)
2007 FORD FOCUS DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHILE I WAS DRVING IN GROCERY STORE PARKING LOT WITH SEAT BELT ON. NO COLLISION, NO VECHICLE BODY DAMAGE, SOME DAMAGE TO ME. INSURANCE ADJUSTER CAN FIND NO REASON FOR DEPLOYMENT, BE CAREFUL. I HAD NO EVEN MADE MY FIRST CAR PAYMENT. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 887 miles reported. Look up ODI 10186064 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 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 10190018 · 2007-05-07 (May 7, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE IS A GREY, BLACKISH COLOR REFLECTING THROUGH THE VEHICLE'S WINDSHIELD. AS A RESULT, HE CAN NOT SEE THE AIR BAG, SPEEDOMETER, THE VENTS, AND A HUMP FIGURE. HE STATED THAT THE FAILURE PREVENTS HIM FROM SEEING THE VEHICLES IN FRONT OF HIM AND IS SIMILAR TO LOOKING THROUGH A SCREEN DOOR. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE FAILURE THE NEXT DAY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON APRIL 28, 2007. FORD STATED THAT THERE IS NO RETURN POLICY EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS BRAND NEW. THE CURRENT A…
Owner-reported narrative. 200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10190018 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.