2007 Ford Focus Power Train Problems
- 25
- 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 25 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- apart hand · 5 records
- without warning · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Power Train
The airbag light on the driver side came on and won't go out. Ford focus 2007 power steering motor is going out. I had my car serviced in 2016 and found out about the power steering was going out . Thanks
ODI 10970642
Power Train
Takata recall i'm having transmission problems with my ford focus while driving, the transmission will not shift correctly in the higher gears, 3rd and 4th i had it checked at a transmission shop who verifyed that the computer told them that the higher gears were at fault. I would like any help you can give me with this problem.
ODI 10839358
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I am driving on the highway, and the used car i just bought with in the last week is shuddering, jerking, and slip out of gear. It only had one owner, and a little over 56,000 miles. Now i have only put 125 miles on it, and it does this. Since it slows down quickly with a fierce jerk of the car, i was lucky and did not cause an accident because of the problem, and other cars behind me slamming on there brakes.
ODI 10820753
Power Train
Was leaving work put the vehicle into gear and the shifter came apart in my hand after it was put into gear. Was not able to put the car in park or take the key out of ignition.while i was driving.
ODI 10785205
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford focus. While driving at 60 mph, the vehicle decreased in speed to 30 mph without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that a bushing failed and needed to be rebuilt. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,000. The vin was not available. Updated 01/12/16*lj
ODI 10764614
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving up an incline at approximately 70 mph with the cruise control activated, the engine power decreased without warning and the engine revved rapidly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle remained at the dealer for fifteen days while waiting on the…
ODI 10616312
Electrical System · Power Train
The vehicle key is stuck in the ignition which makes it easier for car theft to occur. There is no way of getting the vehicle key out yourself. The vehicle starts, but when you turn it off, the key remains stuck in the vehicle ignition. *tr
ODI 10671526
Electrical System · Power Train
I was leaving the store when i felt my car slip a little but didn't think much of it. Then a few moments later the check engine light came on and the over drive started blinking off and the car went to reduced power mode. I took it to o'reilly's they plugged it in and said it was the shift solenoid e. Took it to another place and they talked about just replacing the whole transmission!! The car only cost me $5400…
ODI 10597585
Electrical System · Power Train
While i was driving my 2007 ford focus, i noticed that it was making unusual noises but didn't think anything of it until the noises grew progressively louder and more alarming. Initially i thought that i was perhaps in the wrong gear so when i came to a stop light, i put my car in park and turned it off, then back on again. That seemed to alleviate the sounds momentarily and i drove a distance before the sounds…
ODI 10593929
Power Train
I was pulling into a parking lot and parking when my gear shifter fell apart in my hand. Literally threw up a spring and the button popped off i managed to get it across the street to advanced auto partswhere the worker was kind enough to kind of fix it for me. I have nightmares about being on the road and it falling apart again this is so unsafe. Thank you [xxx] there needs to be a recall as i have read many…
ODI 10568158
Power Train
I was driving my 2007 ford focus home when my gear shift fell apart in my hand. Luckily i was pulling into my driveway when it happened. It is now not drivable and has to be towed to the shop to be worked on. I do not believe a gear shift should fall apart in your hand as this one did. I got online and read that many other people have complained about this same issue. I think this vehicle needs to be recalled as to…
ODI 10525268
Power Train
In june 2013, i was driving n on i15 (approx 82 miles from home. After using cruise control around 80mph, the speed limit changed to 65. As i tapped the brake to stop cc, my car almost stopped to a grinding halt. The car had 47000 miles. After i panicked for about a half hour because i am disabled, i finally put it in d & it worked. When i returned home, it literally stopped permanently in my driveway. I called a…
ODI 11005905
Power Train
My '07 focus has been slipping out of gear & at times, just stops! A yellow flashing, od off, lights & flashes on the dash. Left me stranded & i have ms!! I purchased this car with 8 miles on it and have taken very good care of it, so i would never have to worry about being stranded. It has only 53,700 miles! Is there a recall or a class action suit, because i would be interested in either or both! When i was…
ODI 10519337
Power Train · Suspension · Wheels
[redacted] excessive tire wear. At 71,000 miles the vehicle is due for the fourth set of tires. Goodyear eagle gt p205/50-16 tires have twice lasted less than 25,000 miles while the tires are warrantied for 50,000 miles. Alignment and balance are good and maintained, no 'unusual' wear patterns. Many owners of this vehicle have reported similar issues. *tr
ODI 10493112
Power Train
Traveling on an freeway, i downshifted (mtx75, 5sp manual trans) and passed another vehicle. Then went to up shift and found transmission would not enter any gears. Shifter would move side to side, but no up and down into the gates. Towed to a repair shop and tore down to find cause. Found a roll pin had fallen out/sheared off on the gear selector assembly on the transmission. Research showed this is a common issue…
ODI 10487767
Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Electrical System · Power Train · Solenoid
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle decelerated to 40mph and stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the alternator was defective and needed to be replaced. The failure recurred a week later. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who verified the alternator had become defective again and added that the shift solenoid…
ODI 10469404
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford focus. The contact stated that she started the vehicle and attempted to shift into gear but the gear shifter would not move. The contact allowed the engine toidle for 15 minutes before the gear was finally able to be shifted. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and the contact was advised that the transmission fluid needed to be changed. The vehicle was serviced but the failure…
ODI 10514570
Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
There are two recurring problems that really concern me: 1) transmission/powertain light has flickered on-and-off and then goes off completely. Initially i assumed it was a fuse or electrical problem. There have been several episodes, the scariest to date on 2-20-12 the car seemed to "lose gears," shuttered a little, and suddenly felt it was going to stall out on a short incline. My 15 year old daughter (with…
ODI 10449184
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford focus. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, the vehicle shook abnormally before stalling without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer test drove the vehicle and advised that the tires needed to be rotated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic that located the failure at the transmission. The manufacturer was made aware of…
ODI 10438054
Power Train
2007 ford focus 3 door w/auto transmission. 130,000 miles. Car is shifting in and out of gear. Rpm suddenly rises for no reason. Strong vibration on the hills. Mechanic replaced the overdrive sensor as it was throwing a code. Ford wants $3700 to replace with new transmission. I'm not convinced that it isn't a problem with the transmissions computer or wiring. There seems to be a lot of similar stories about these…
ODI 10468281
Power Train
I have a 2007 ford focus. I was shopping and went to put my car in park and the gearshift fell apart in my hand! The whole thing disconnected, wires hanging out the bottom, no way i could put it back in by myself, so i was stranded until tow showed up. Waiting to find out if this falls under warranty or i will be paying out of pocket for repairs. Totally ticked off, even more so after doing research on the internet…
ODI 10360452
Electrical System · Power Train
I own a 2007 ford focus with 45k miles on it. Around 42k miles i begin to experience problems with my car when i need to accelerate quickly such as merging onto an interstate highway. The car would begin to accelerate but once it reached 3rd gear the car would jerk and start revving very loud but be stuck and would not accelerate. Initially it was occasional and would not be very bad to overcome, simply release the…
ODI 10355272
Equipment · Power Train
Ford focus, 2007 the gear shift in my 07 ford focus just fell off into my hand! I was at the store, and put it into reverse, and the button that you depress to shift into reverse popped out, followed by the spring mechanism that holds it into place in the gear column. I tried to put it back in, and finally was able to reach in and depress a small button, thus enabling me to shift it into drive and take it home. I…
ODI 10326474
Power Train
The throttle on my car continually gets stuck open. This has been happening repeatedly for the past three years. I have almost been in several accidents and am probably going to die in a car accident due to this. I go to brake and my car won't stop. Tonight, 2/24, i went to stop coming off the freeway and my car actually accelerated while i was braking. Ford has repeatedly refused to fix this even though you can…
ODI 10499889
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