2007 Ford Focus: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 391 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is air bags (27% of complaints); the 2006 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Aug 2008
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 391 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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. 552(B)(6)”Owner report · Tires · Jul 2024
“Had a car stop suddenly in front of me and I had to apply the brakes hard. The ABS system made a strange sound and the pedal went to the floor. I missed the car in front of me, but now my brakes aren't working properly and there is fluid all over the ABS module assembly.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Apr 2022
“Console transmission shift lever detents not noticeable in any positon including Park (mushy shifter) and I am unable to remove ignition key in any position, on, off or lock. Therefore the car can be easily stolen by anyone (minor or adult) by simply breaking the window, reaching the unlock and driving off. Shifter, steering column, and key removal malfunction.”Owner report · Power Train · Feb 2022
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“Noticed small hole in front control arm while servicing brakes. Stamped sheet metal control arm rusted through and was failing. Very poor designe that was discontinued for apparent reasons the following model year.”Owner report · Suspension · May 2021
“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 replaced however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the Vin was not under recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 195,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2021
“On an icy road I braked and the ABS system engaged slowing the vehicle. After that, the brake pedal travels much farther before braking occurs during normal everyday driving. If I pump the pedal a couple of times the brake pedals engages the brakes like it used to. A local automotive repair business could not find anything wrong with the brake system. I did an online search and found my exact symptoms listed in ford recall 19s54. I also watched a youtube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0r46_unyyk8 describing why my brake pedal is acting differently after the ABS event. My ford dealer told me there are no recalls active for my vehicle and that I would have to pay for any repairs.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jan 2021
“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 contact's 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 lights were illuminated. The contact and the passenger sustained injuries and received medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not totaled. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.”Owner report · Air Bags · Oct 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford focus. The contact stated that while his granddaughter was driving a vehicle cut in front of her. The result was that she broadsided the vehicle at 35 mph. The frontal air bags did not deploy on either the driver's or passenger's sides. One passenger was taken by ambulance with chest pains to the hospital. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a local junk yard and no estimate has been performed yet. The dealer or manufacturer had not been contacted yet. The failure mileage was 90,000. *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · Jun 2020
“Got the car 3 years about a year ago I added my car reader to my vehicle at that time it showed me the two recalls I think it's causing my car to die on me as I'm driving on the road this start a week ago and in still without a vehicle I was broke skyland lane on memorial and I broke down. On eastman rd last night going home lost all power. *tr”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · May 2020
“The light indicating a door is not properly closed came on and will not go out despite all doors and trunk being checked. Safety lock does not engage when driving. I believe this is similar to the focus recalls re the side doors in later years.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Aug 2019
When filing, owners marked a crash in 60 of these complaints and injuries in 75 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
Remedy: UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2007 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2007 Ford Focus reliable?
NHTSA has 391 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2007 Ford Focus. The most complained-about area is air bags (27% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2007 Ford Focus problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 54,000 miles or less.
Does the 2007 Ford Focus have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.