2007 Ford FocusProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 391 owner complaints about the 2007 Ford Focus, most often about the air bags. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 31, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2007 Ford Focus has problems
391 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 118 | 50 |
| Electrical system | 85 | 4 |
| Power train | 43 | 2 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 30 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 27 | 4 |
| Structure | 24 | 7 |
| Suspension | 23 | 2 |
| Tires | 22 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 14 | 0 |
| 18 other systems | 112 | 26 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2007 Ford Focus recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
When do air bags problems start?
60kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 98 air bags complaints. 78% were reported before 100,000 miles.
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Electrical system
11 owners mentioned a cost$547median
Air bags
8 owners mentioned a cost$725median
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
2007 vs. every other Focus year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Focus median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2007 Ford Focus safety ratings
2007 Ford Focus 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Ford Focus, and the recalls they led to.
- TIRE VALVE CRACKINGNo recall
What Focus owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
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…
Own a 2007 Focus?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.