2007 Ford Focus Electrical System Problems
- 64
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 64 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- battery light · 7 records
- door lock · 7 records
- failure recurred · 5 records
- light came · 5 records
- electrical system · 5 records
- rear door · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 24 |
| 60–100k mi | 17 |
| 100–150k mi | 11 |
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
There appears to be a problem with the alternator on the 2007 ford focus. Searching online, i have found numerous complaints regarding the alternator failing on this vehicle, causing a failure of the electrical system (lights, turn signals, brake lights, speedometer, etc.), often while driving. This happened to me last night while i was driving. First, my battery light came on, then my abs warning light, then my…
ODI 10324449
Electrical System
At approximately 3:30 p.m. On march 13, 2010 i drove my 2007 ford focus into my driveway, parked, turned the engine off, and attempted to take the keys from the ignition. They would not come out so i tried several different methods (i.e., restarting the car, placing the car's gear shift in various positions, re-parking the car) to remove them but none of these worked. I called ford customer service at [redacted] but…
ODI 10319442
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
While driving around down town los angeles the 2007 ford focus the right front tire went flat then the engine stalled. When i attempted to restart smoke was coming from under the hood. When we got out of the car flames were coming from the windshield wipers area. 911 was called and the fire department came and put out the fire. The insurance company is going to appraise the damage on wednesday 3-3-2010. But i am…
Fire reported
ODI 10315199
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
2007 ford focus wagon with all the wires (about 10 of them) in the body to liftgate wiring harness cracked or broken. Found due to brake lamp fuse blowing repeatedly, causing loss of all brake lights and a/t shift lever interlock operation. It might have gone unnoticed if it wasn't for the interlock not working. Car is off warranty so ford will not fix unless i pay for it. This is a definite safety item in my…
ODI 10303455
Electrical System · Power Train · Seat Belts
I bought a ford focus 2007 car which is a lemon but didn't fall under the original lemon law due to the first transmission not going until 16 months. This car currently has had a total of 5 transmissions put in with the last one in oct 2013. With the one transmission- fluid leaked all over my driveway when i brought the car back home from the shop april 11, 2011. The next morning i took garbage down- didn't see it,…
1 injury
ODI 10617473
Electrical System
2007 ford focus, 40k miles: events leading up to the failure: within minutes of a text message flashed across my radio monitor, "low battery", all gauges (gas, speed, engine temp) fell to 0. This happened while traveling at the speed limit (70mph) on interstate 75 north of sarasota, florida. Reducing speed to exit interstate engine seized and bolted. Singular failure. Alternator replaced and new battery purchased.…
ODI 10286910
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
While driving car, lost power, eventually lost all power. No indication present (red batt indicator never came on) ford service manager says this is normal for ford cars of all makes, trucks seem to work better. Cause was alternator putting out 0 charge to battery. Also, ford service manager revealed alternators are expected to last only 3-5 years, due to heat build up and no cooling provision for alternator. This…
ODI 10285194
Electrical System
2007 ford focus loses all power, lights, signals, speedometer etc, while driving. Make it to dealership at great risk with no brake lights, turn signals etc. Told alternator is bad, dealer to replace under extended warranty. Ford has a really bad design issue here, as it also happened with my 2003 focus, but was misdiagnosed and that car is now unable to run more than a couple months without replacement.*tr
ODI 10284580
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford focus. The contact stated the vehicle has 40,000 miles and the alternator has failed. The vehicle has shut off on four occasions and continuously failed to hold a charge. The dealer informed the contact that the repair cost will not be paid per the warranty since it expired at 36,000 miles. The failure mileage was 40,000.
ODI 10282866
Electrical System
Key stuck in ford focus 2007. This appears to be a consistent issue caused by an inferior design and metal selection made by ford. Complaints for other model years is consistent and ford refuses to correct problem. *tr
ODI 10280509
Electrical System · Steering
Alternator suddenly failed while driving. I had no control of the car while in traffic including the steering. The alternator was replaced. Approximately 3 years later on july 2, 2012, the same thing happened. Sudden alternator failure while driving with no ability to control the vehicle. Because the electrical system had a total failure i could not steer the vehicle, turn on the hazard flashers, or signal the…
ODI 10524739
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Wheels
I've had to get the wheel bearings fixed 3 times. The electrical warning lights go off and on for example the engine light comes on and then goes off for no reason and the same with the airbag light. Also the sensor for the passenger seat that senses a person or a inanimate load is incorrect sometimes. And last, when i punch my excellorator to go on the freeway, it doesn't kick into overdrive every time. More times…
ODI 11179958
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford focus. When the contact releases the throttle, the vehicle continuously takes a long time to return to idle. While driving at various speeds, he does not have full control of the throttle. When the accelerator pedal is released, the vehicle pulls before it decelerates. The contact stated that the throttle response is horrible. The consequence of the failure could cause a crash due to…
ODI 10229368
Electrical · Electrical System · Interior Lighting
Intreior lighting out. Electrical problem ,new part ordered. *ak
ODI 10190205