MYRModel Year Report

2007 Ford Focus

▲ Better than typical
2007 Ford Focus
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
391
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2007

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

30% of complaints

Complaints per year

1999: 11 complaints 1999 2000: 3,686 complaints 2001: 1,761 complaints 2002: 939 complaints 2002 2003: 977 complaints 2004: 387 complaints 2005: 441 complaints 2006: 205 complaints 2007: 391 complaints 2007 391 2008: 250 complaints 2009: 229 complaints 2010: 287 complaints 2011: 113 complaints 2011 2012: 3,766 complaints 2013: 2,111 complaints 2014: 2,601 complaints 2014 2015: 1,019 complaints 2016: 1,181 complaints 2017: 896 complaints 2017 2018: 833 complaints
1999: 11 complaints 1999 2000: 3,686 complaints 2001: 1,761 complaints 2001 2002: 939 complaints 2003: 977 complaints 2003 2004: 387 complaints 2005: 441 complaints 2005 2006: 205 complaints 2007: 391 complaints 2007 391 2008: 250 complaints 2009: 229 complaints 2009 2010: 287 complaints 2011: 113 complaints 2011 2012: 3,766 complaints 2013: 2,111 complaints 2013 2014: 2,601 complaints 2015: 1,019 complaints 2015 2016: 1,181 complaints 2017: 896 complaints 2017 2018: 833 complaints
1999: 11 complaints 1999 2000: 3,686 complaints 2000 2001: 1,761 complaints 2001 2002: 939 complaints 2002 2003: 977 complaints 2003 2004: 387 complaints 2004 2005: 441 complaints 2005 2006: 205 complaints 2006 2007: 391 complaints 2007 391 2008: 250 complaints 2008 2009: 229 complaints 2009 2010: 287 complaints 2010 2011: 113 complaints 2011 2012: 3,766 complaints 2012 2013: 2,111 complaints 2013 2014: 2,601 complaints 2014 2015: 1,019 complaints 2015 2016: 1,181 complaints 2016 2017: 896 complaints 2017 2018: 833 complaints 2018

2007: 391 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199911
20003,686
20011,761
2002939
2003977
2004387
2005441
2006205
2007391
2008250
2009229
2010287
2011113
20123,766
20132,111
20142,601
20151,019
20161,181
2017896
2018833

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

30% · 119 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH
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I was going about 10 MPH through a city street intersection when I ran over an uncovered water valve pipe in a depression similar to, but smaller than, a standard manhole well. Each left tire ran over the uncovered water valve.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-09-30

I was turning left on a yellow light in a busy intersection during rush hour. The car opposite of mine was not paying attention and hit the bumper of my car. My air bag did not go off and my seat belt doesn't pull out the way it should now.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-05-21

Also filed under Seat belts

2007 Ford Focus. Consumer writes in regards to airbag malfunction and requests reimbursement from injuries. *smd the consumer stated the air bag deployed 30 minutes after rear ending another vehicle. The consumer sustained severe injuries.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-12-20

Electrical system

22% · 87 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and alternator/generator/regulator.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Power train

12% · 45 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASHINJURY
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Was driving in good weather conditions and 2007 Ford Focus began to veer to the left and right out of control - I had no control over the steering or brakes is was as if the car went on auto pilot and started driving itself.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-04-26

Latches/locks/linkages

8% · 30 reports

Most commonly citing latch.

CRASH
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I have some major concerns with my brand new Ford Focus. I was in a very minor car accident. The only damage to my vehicle was a couple of cracks in the front bumper, loss of the Ford emblem and cracked grill.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-02-27

Vehicle speed control

7% · 27 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    2006-08-04Fuel system, gasoline06E056000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2008-10-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 2009-04-09 Tire valve cracking
  3. R
    2008-12-17Exterior lighting08E050000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2007 Ford Focus — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 119 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 87 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 45 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E056000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 08E050000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Ford Focus reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Ford Focus is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ford Focus?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Ford Focus have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.