Complaints
524
Crashes
86
Fires
11
Injuries
109
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 2007 Ford Focus Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#190 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:72,089 mi
Crash-related:30
Fires:2
#267 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:80,156 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:2
#326 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:103,457 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Ford Focus.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 90 | 30 | 2 | 72,089 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 67 | 1 | 2 | 80,156 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 26 | — | — | 103,457 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 26 | 4 | — | 58,328 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 25 | — | — | 63,538 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 19 | 2 | — | 34,335 mi | |
| Body Structure | 16 | 7 | 1 | 83,132 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 14 | 10 | — | 28,687 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 14 | — | — | 32,537 mi | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 13 | 2 | 1 | 44,766 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 13 | 2 | — | 64,371 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 13 | 1 | — | 107,352 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 12 | — | — | 63,439 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 12 | 5 | — | 80,857 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 11 | — | — | 80,584 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 10 | — | 1 | 37,525 mi | |
| Fuel System | 9 | — | — | 93,844 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 7 | — | 1 | 40,800 mi | |
| Brakes | 7 | 3 | — | 90,800 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 7 | 3 | — | 29,787 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 6 | 3 | 2 | 89,000 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 6 | 1 | — | 66,958 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 6 | 1 | — | 47,858 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 3 | — | — | — |
Airbags
90
complaints
Crashes
30
Fires
2
Avg Miles
72,089
Electrical Faults
67
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
80,156
Transmission / Drivetrain
26
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
103,457
Unintended Acceleration
26
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,328
Latches / Locks
25
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,538
Tire Defects
19
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,335
Body Structure
16
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
1
Avg Miles
83,132
Air Bags:Frontal
14
complaints
Crashes
10
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,687
Automatic Transmission
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
32,537
Air Bags:Side/Window
13
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
44,766
Steering Defects
13
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,371
Suspension Failures
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
107,352
Electrical System:Ignition
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,439
Seat Belt Issues
12
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,857
Headlight/Taillight Failures
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,584
Engine & Cooling
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
37,525
Fuel System
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,844
Gasoline Fuel System
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
40,800
Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,800
Hydraulic Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
29,787
Engine Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
2
Avg Miles
89,000
Seat-Related Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,958
Wheel Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,858
Other Equipment
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2007 Ford Focus — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2007 Ford Focus reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2007 Ford Focus has 524 NHTSA complaints, 86 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 90 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Ford Focus?
Top reported problems: Airbags (90 complaints, avg 72,089 mi); Electrical Faults (67 complaints, avg 80,156 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (26 complaints, avg 103,457 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Ford Focus?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 68,759 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 Ford Focus?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Ford Focus include 86 crash-related reports, 11 fire reports, 109 injuries, and 2 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2007 Ford Focus have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2007 Ford Focus as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2007 Ford Focus?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Focus reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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