2007 Ford Focus Problems and Repair Histories
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2007 Ford Focuses for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2007 Ford Focus problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Ford Focus Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2007 | Ford Focus | 39 Focuses, 9.5 months of data per Focus, average 75500 miles 39 |
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2007 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon
136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Ford Focus in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 81000 | 0 | The engine was suffering from excess vibration when I bought it (used). The dealer promised to repair it after purchase. The invoice description says "install engine and transmission mounts." Rear seat was loose when I bought the car (used). Dealer promised to repair it after purchase. The seat is now secured, but it's misaligned and no longer folds, and will need to go back for Take II. |
| Jan | 2011 | 82000 | 0 | A loose rear seat, present when I bought the car used, was inadequately repaired in a previous visit. It was re-done correctly. |
| Apr | 2012 | 87000 | 0 | Interior release for the back hatch stopped working. I elected not to repair it and will just use the remote. |
| Nov | 2012 | 89500 | 0 | Passenger side rear brake light housing had deformed and needed to be filed down to get the burned-out bulb out. |
| Mar | 2013 | 90000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon
136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Focus in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 20000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 48000 | 235 | Air bag warning lamp on, replaced clock spring in steering column. Warped rotors causing shimmy upon braking, replaced rotors and installed new pads. High-speed shimmy caused by worn sway bar links, replaced and problem fixed. |
| Sep | 2009 | 53000 | 685 | Air conditioner condenser leaking, replaced by dealer. |
| Aug | 2011 | 84000 | 310 | Airbag clock spring failed again, dealer repaired at my expense. |
| Mar | 2013 | 108000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Focus in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 40920 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 42120 | 5 | Replaced light bulb for licence plate, interesting took bulb for 06 although 07 model. Took a whole hour as I wound up taking the whole light out because I couldn’t get my hand on the bulb holder. |
| Jan | 2013 | 45880 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 22940 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 27280 | 0 | Clicking Noise from steering column. Steering shaft replaced. |
| Apr | 2009 | 37820 | 250 | Engine has not warmed up adequately in my opinion since new. I have complained about this a couple of times over the last couple of years but the dealer would not do anything about it. Decided to replace thermostat on my own. Now heating up OK |
| May | 2009 | 39060 | 0 | Fuel Line blew off fuel filter. The plastic hose clamping part was broken. As the plastic part was not available. the fuel line from the filter was replaced. |
| Dec | 2009 | 49600 | 300 | Routine Check of brakes. Front pads replaced & rotors resurfaced. |
| Sep | 2010 | 60140 | 12000 | Brakes were sqeaking, Cleaned rust buidup on drums & rotors |
| Dec | 2010 | 63860 | 75 | Heater Recirculation Damper not operating |
| Jan | 2011 | 64860 | 90 | Heater/A/C Recirculation Damper repaired |
| May | 2011 | 69440 | 220 | Replaced Front Control Arms (Bushings were worn) |
| Jun | 2011 | 81840 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Focus in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 13020 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 13020 | 0 | Interior ceiling light works sporadically, 2nd time in shop for same problem. Replaced whole assembly, works fine. |
| Jul | 2008 | 25420 | 0 | Bolt holding transmission assembly in place had loosened off and transmission was lurching underneath the car. |
| Sep | 2009 | 39060 | 0 | car wobbled if brakes applied firmly, warped rotor driver's side mirror no longer heated to remove moisture & frost. dealer repaired, works now |
| Sep | 2010 | 48980 | 150 | The bearings in the transmission went bad. Dealer covered under the drivetrain warranty. No cost to us. picked up from shop after transmission repair, week later, front wheel bearing and accelerator cable had to be done. |
| Dec | 2010 | 50220 | 0 | window motor, repaired under extended warranty |
| Dec | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
151-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Ford Focus in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 45000 | 0 | Noise from brakes/suspension. Diagnosis unclear |
| Feb | 2013 | 59000 | 80 | Clunk from front end--unable to diagnose despite reproducing problem--not fixed |
| Mar | 2013 | 60000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2008 | 19000 | 1100 | Transmission burned up at 18,036 miles- Ford said warranty exp at 18,000 miles- Sorry. |
| May | 2008 | 23000 | 0 | Electric Lock assembly defective Installed new power lock assembly. |
| Mar | 2009 | 32000 | 0 | Another door lock assembly required replacement. |
| Apr | 2009 | 35000 | 60 | Thumping noise in front suspension. Dealer advised nothing was wrong. |
| Jun | 2009 | 36000 | 0 | I went back again and requested that another service tech. look at the car with better hearing. At that time they discovered and replaced the Suspension Control Arm. |
| Nov | 2009 | 40000 | 400 | Pwr Steering pump- Third attempt to repair by Dealership. Could not find problem until car was out of warranty. Hummmm. |
| Sep | 2011 | 62000 | 300 | Rear Wheel Bearing |
| Mar | 2013 | 82000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Focus in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 29000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 32000 | 0 | turn signal stopped making clicking sound, but lights still worked |
| May | 2010 | 44500 | 630 | right rear hub bearings went bad |
| Mar | 2013 | 92000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 66960 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 78360 | 85 | Sway bar links had worn bushings and were clunking when driving over undulating pavement at low speeds. |
| Sep | 2012 | 79360 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Ford Focus in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 80 | Warped rotors. Replaced front pads. | |
| Mar | 2013 | 44000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Focus in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 83000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 87000 | 390 | Intermittent failure to start.Starter replaced. Problem still not solved. Focus returned to shop. Waiting new outcome. |
| Ford Focus in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 38000 | 98 | Intermittent Airbag Light. Extra electrical resistance was detected with clockspring/airbag system. Electrical grease was applied to wiring. |
| Sep | 2012 | 41000 | 170 | Needed new brake pads and rotors. |
| Oct | 2012 | 41700 | 235 | Needed and received a replacement alternator. |
| Feb | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Focus in Rhode Island, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 118000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 118000 | 0 | Heater did not switch to floor or panel vents. Heat came out of the defrost vents only. Electric motor was replaced. |
| Sep | 2011 | 121000 | 1300 | The door handle no longer opened the door from the outside. I could open from the inside. The mechanic said the interior would soon fail to work as well. The mechanic had to take the door apart to replace two parts. The door works fine. My HVAC stopped working again. It was stuck in panel mode. The cables were fine, but something is wrong in the heater box. Mechanic said it needed replacement. You can't buy parts for the box, you have to buy the whole box for $500. |
| Ford Focus in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 34000 | 0 | Power steering howl. O-ring between reservior and pump replaced. Headrest moves up when getting into car. Drivers seat belt adjuster stuck in full up position. Told by dealer that it was caused by owner. Noise coming from rear of car. Sounded like a hammer tapping on the brake drum. E-brake cable clip replaced with revised clip. Horn quit working. Electric trunk release would usually buzz but not release the trunk latch. Worked occasionally or if lifting the trunk while buzzing. New trunk release installed. |
| Nov | 2011 | 83000 | 40 | Replaced headlight bulb and instrument panel lights. |
| Apr | 2013 | 113000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Focus in New Brunswick, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 4340 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 13020 | 150 | problem discovered during yearly safety inspection. Had to replace rear sway bar links. Common problem in this area (bad roads). |
| Dec | 2009 | 13020 | 0 | Clutch travel had changed, with very narrow catch threshold. Shop inspected clutch and bled the system and problem appears to be better now. However it still feels different than it used to. May require another trip. Squeaking when hitting bumps. E-brake cable was making noise. Shop installed plastic clips to keep it in place. Issue resolved. |
| Sep | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Focus in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 14000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 25000 | 0 | Air bag light on. Secured clock spring connector. |
| Apr | 2011 | 38000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Focus in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 102000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 103000 | 440 | Alternator died, needed replacement. Front strut mounts worn. Replaced all strut mounts, front shocks, rear struts. |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Focus in Maine, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 127000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 136500 | 421 | alternator needed to be replaced- 2 hour job |
| Mar | 2013 | 138000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Focus in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2013 | 68000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 68000 | 450 | trunk latch broke, rear spoiler came off when closing. dealer unable to reattach spoiler. unable to replace spoiler, replaced deck lid and painted to match car. trunk latch repaired, works 70 percent. |
| Ford Focus in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 35000 | 707 | Tie rods were broken on both ends. Now I knew why my car made a snapping sound a year ago. Local Ford Dealer was taking too long so I went to an auto shop. Axle Half Shaft broken, was replaced. |
| Ford Focus in Arkansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 41000 | 75 | Ignition key lost communications with ignition. Spare key worked. Got new key cut and programmed at dealership. |
| Mar | 2010 | 42500 | 340 | Replaced front engine mount. Causing vibration in reverse. |
| Oct | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Ford Focus in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 39000 | 450 | Steering wheel and car were vibrating annoyingly around 65-70 mph. The front sway bar needed to be replaced, and also the tires were pretty worn. Replacing these items fixed the problem. |
| Nov | 2009 | 39000 | 0 | Check engine light came on, wife had simultaneously noticed some kind of transmission hiccup. Took it to shop, code said there was an intermittent problem with transmission position sensor. Cleared code, has not recurred. |
| Aug | 2011 | 75000 | 250 | The trunk latch was not working reliably--it often required multiple attempts to get it to latch securely. The latch was replaced and that fixed the problem. |
| Mar | 2013 | 102000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 2480 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2008 | 3100 | 0 | Squeaky door hinge. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Focus in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 45260 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 52700 | 475 | Front left tie-rod. Replaced rear drums due to bearings. |
| Mar | 2013 | 75640 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Focus in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 105000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 106000 | 170 | All three motor mounts replaced to eliminate noise and vibration. |
| Jan | 2013 | 107700 | 8 | Accelerator pedal sticking. Throttle body needed to be cleaned with throttle body cleaner to stop the air intake valve from sticking to throttle body. |
| May | 2013 | 109000 | 270 | Replaced altenator and battery. |
2007 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch
136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Ford Focus in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 49600 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 56420 | 230 | slightly sticky accelerator pedal going down, not up. Dealer lubed pedal/cable/linkage. Problem solved. |
| Mar | 2012 | 83080 | 300 | Previous sticky throttle body, would stick at random time when applying accelerator pedal. Replaced with aftermarket throttle body from CFM. |
| Jul | 2012 | 88040 | 100 | alternator packed it in, had car towed to dealer. Had extended warranty on vehicle, only had to pay $100 deductable. |
| Mar | 2013 | 98580 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Focus in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 0 | Rail dust on paint and droppings from the plant on the driver side door. | |
| Mar | 2013 | 155000 | 405 | the rear breaks were replace including the drums |
| Ford Focus in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2007 | 0 | Warranty repair, wheel speed sensor for ABS and traction control | |
| Apr | 2013 | 51000 | 200 | Front brake pads replaced, and rotors machined Rear wheel bearings replaced because of failure on left rear |
| Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 0 | Warranty repair - Head Restraints not staying up | |
| Apr | 2007 | 0 | Warranty repair - car does not consistently start, and will occasionally stall immediately after starting. | |
| Ford Focus in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 83000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 90000 | 425 | Front left caliper was sticking, both calipers were replaced and rotors turned. |
| Mar | 2013 | 99000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Focus in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 72000 | 0 | TPS sensor. |
| Dec | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 45000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 45700 | 105 | Replaced upper motor mount |
| Dec | 2012 | 54000 | 0 | Sticking accelerator pedal (on down-stroke) in cold weather. Corrected by cleaning throttle body valve and lubricating accelerator cable. |
| Mar | 2013 | 56000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Focus in Manitoba, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | First odometer entry | ||
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | replaced both axle shafts due to noise when turning as per TSB07-18-6 | |
| Jun | 2011 | 112220 | 220 | alternator failure-brush stuck, worn stator slip ring beyond repair. Reman alternator installed. |
| Jun | 2012 | 142600 | 0 | AC intermittently quit. Checked out sensors and system, found high resistance thru AC clutch coil (14 ohms) Removed connector at AC coil and cleaned, problem fixed. |
| Aug | 2012 | 148200 | 300 | left rear wheel bearings were loose, new bearings installed and wheel alignment |
| Mar | 2013 | 164300 | 550 | shift linkage inside transmission failed. Roll pin failed causing trans not to shift into gear. |
| Ford Focus in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 250 | Foam bolster inside driver seat wore through. Metal seat frame could be felt through fabric. Seat foam replaced by dealer. | |
| May | 2010 | 500 | Clutch master cylinder began leaking into drivers floorboard. Fluid shared with brake system, causing brake light to turn on. Replaced by dealer; brakes and clutch bled. | |
| Mar | 2013 | 74000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch
136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Focus in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 59000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 68000 | 25 | rear windshield wiper motor stopped working, front right stabilization components need tightening. |
| Jan | 2012 | 84000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Focus in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 6000 | 2 | Replaced left backup lightbulb. Entire assembly must be removed to replace the bulb. Dealer showed me how. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Focus in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 25000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 34000 | 22 | I noticed a loud buzzing sound when shifting the ATX into gear. Dealership replaced #1 shift solenoid. They were not sure that solved the problem, so they replaced the entire valve body. Mechanic told me that the inside of ATX was clean, no shavings. |
| Mar | 2013 | 73000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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