2007 Ford Focus Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Focus years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 13th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 391 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Ford Focus. That ranks 13th out of 20 Focus model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (118 complaints, 30%), typically at around 60,000 miles. Complaints mention 60 crashes, 7 fires, 75 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 391owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 60complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Ford Focus problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags problems | 118 | 30% | 60,000 | “air bag” (48%) | $1,000 |
| Electrical System problems | 85 | 22% | 54,944 | “key stuck” (11%) | $770 |
| Power Train | 43 | 11% | 53,250 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 30 | 8% | 65,424 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 27 | 7% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 24 | 6% | 88,518 | — | — |
| Suspension | 23 | 6% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 22 | 6% | 17,542 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 20 | 5% | 77,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | 4% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 13 | 3% | 59,360 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 12 | 3% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 12 | 3% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 11 | 3% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 2% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 2% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 8 | 2% | 30,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 2% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 7 | 2% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 6 | 2% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 6 | 2% | 81,250 | — | — |
| Equipment | 5 | 1% | 59,165 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 1% | 100,730 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | 163,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | 5,100 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | 29,600 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Ford Focus recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2007 Ford Focus.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Tire valve cracking (PE08060) — opened Oct 14, 2008, closed Apr 9, 2009.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tire completely blew out under normal driving conditions on [XXX] between [XXX] in Roseville California. The tire was size 205 /45 r17 one of a matching installed set from America's Tires in Antelope California. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C…
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…
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 contactâs 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…
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…
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 passengerâs side wheel detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure as a control…
Other Ford Focus years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 837 | 7 |
| 2017 Focus | 899 | 10 |
| 2016 Focus | 1,183 | 10 |
| 2015 Focus | 1,022 | 9 |
| 2014 Focus | 2,603 | 12 |
| 2013 Focus | 2,112 | 11 |
| 2012 Focus | 3,769 | 7 |
| 2011 Focus | 113 | 0 |
| 2010 Focus | 287 | 0 |
| 2009 Focus | 229 | 0 |
| 2008 Focus | 250 | 1 |
| 2007 | 391 | 0 |
| 2006 Focus | 205 | 0 |
| 2005 Focus | 441 | 1 |
| 2004 Focus | 387 | 1 |
| 2003 Focus | 977 | 1 |
| 2002 Focus | 939 | 1 |
| 2001 Focus | 1,761 | 7 |
| 2000 Focus | 3,686 | 11 |
| 1999 Focus | 11 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ford Focus?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 118 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Ford Focus?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2007 Ford Focus a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Focus model years, the 2007 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.