There are no safety recalls for the 2007 Ford Focus, but owners have filed 391 complaints with NHTSA.
2007 Ford Focus problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Air Bags | 119 | |
| Electrical System | 87 | |
| Power Train | 45 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 30 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 27 | |
| Structure | 24 | |
| Suspension | 23 | |
| Tires | 22 | |
| Unknown or Other | 20 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | |
| Steering | 13 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 12 | |
Most reported parts
- Structure › Body — 16
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 14
- Air Bags › Frontal — 14
- Air Bags › Side/Window — 13
- Electrical System › Ignition — 12
- Suspension › Front — 4
- Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch — 4
- Structure › Body › Door — 4
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 52,645 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2007 Ford Focus complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Tires · reported Dec 31, 2024
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)
Steering · at 198,000 miles · reported Jun 25, 2024
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 contact observed condensation on top of the power steering pump and the ground underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected, and a power steering fluid was added to the vehicle. The vehicle was then taken to three independent mechanics where it was diagnosed twice that the power steering pump…
Air Bags · at 104,000 miles · reported Jun 15, 2023
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 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.
Air Bags · reported Sep 26, 2022
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 loses connection from time to time. Focus owners cant just DIY sensitive parts like airbag to temporarly fix it nor can we spend big bucks to visit dealersshop everytime. They charged me $140 just look at my car. And told me $700 for airbag replacement, when all that needs replacing is the faulty…
Suspension · reported Jun 15, 2022
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 arm failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that 2 weeks later the driverâs side wheel detached. The vehicle was towed back to the independent mechanic who stated that the control arm had detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2007 Ford Focus have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2007 Ford Focus as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Ford Focus?
Owners report air bags problems most often (119 reports), followed by electrical system (87). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 52,645 miles.
Are Ford recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ford dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.