2007 Ford Focus Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 85 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2007 Ford Focus, 22% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 54,944 miles. The words owners use most often: “key stuck” (11% of reports).
- 85electrical system complaints
- 54,944median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $770typical repair cost reported by owners
- 40%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Key stuck: mentioned in 9 of 85 complaints (11%)
- Alternator battery: mentioned in 5 of 85 complaints (6%)
- Door lock: mentioned in 5 of 85 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical electrical system repair on the 2007 Ford Focus at $770, and half of them between $610 and $930.
Based on 11 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2009–2015), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 78 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 85 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury.
Ford Focus electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 49 | 6% | 41,323 |
| 2017 Focus | 36 | 4% | 27,050 |
| 2016 Focus | 82 | 7% | 51,800 |
| 2015 Focus | 64 | 6% | 50,000 |
| 2014 Focus | 245 | 9% | 60,000 |
| 2013 Focus | 276 | 13% | 43,495 |
| 2012 Focus | 352 | 9% | 64,500 |
| 2011 Focus | 25 | 22% | 48,000 |
| 2010 Focus | 43 | 15% | 61,000 |
| 2009 Focus | 45 | 20% | 83,162 |
| 2008 Focus | 57 | 23% | 83,000 |
| 2007 Focus | 85 | 22% | 54,944 |
| 2006 Focus | 47 | 23% | 58,608 |
| 2005 Focus | 113 | 26% | 69,961 |
| 2004 Focus | 183 | 47% | 53,000 |
| 2003 Focus | 522 | 53% | 60,000 |
| 2002 Focus | 277 | 29% | 63,488 |
| 2001 Focus | 496 | 28% | 64,639 |
| 2000 Focus | 1,343 | 36% | 62,000 |
| 1999 Focus | 2 | 18% | 166,508 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electrical system for the 2007 Ford Focus. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2007 Ford Focuss have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 85 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2007 Ford Focus (22% of the 391 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Ford Focus electrical system?
No recall currently lists electrical system for this vehicle.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 54,944 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix electrical system problems on the 2007 Ford Focus?
Owners report a typical cost of $770 (half paid between $610 and $930), from 11 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2007 Ford Focus?
The most frequent phrase is “key stuck”, in 9 of 85 complaints, followed by “alternator battery” (5).
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