2007 Ford Focus Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 3%of 391 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2007 Ford Focus, 3% of the 391 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When I first noticed, it was around the 45 MPH when I felt the jerking of the vehicle. As time went on it started to do that at 35 and (sometimes or) 45 MPH. This past tuesday 3rd of june 2014 it started to do this at 15, 25, 35, and 45 MPH from sitting at the red light and moving forward. After getting a tune-up.. It is a little better but it still does that at 35 and some times at 45.”
NHTSA complaint #10596683, filed 2014-06, 114,000 miles“When slowing down (coasting or breaking) the accelerator hangs. It will hold at a constant RPM (between 2500 and 4000, different each time) I have to put the car in neutral and depress the throttle all the way several times. I checked the throttle cable and there is still tension on it so it is not mechanical between the pedal and the throttle body. Almost seems like a neutral sensor.”
NHTSA complaint #10456716, filed 2012-04, 64,000 miles“My engine in my brand new 2007 Ford Focus was not starting properly. Had to actually push the gas to get the engine to catch. Contacted my dealer, and was told it was a problem with the engines in the 2007. He would contact me when it was ready to be fixed. I waited 8 mos and contacted Ford canada. The dealer was notified and brought it in, but nothing was done then either. It continues to be a poor starting problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10227512, filed 2008-05, 1,500 miles“In 2007, I purchased my new Ford Focus based on the recommended rating in consumer reports. Did you know that when the A/C of the Focus stops functioning, so does the auto? I am not mechanically inclined. I don't know if most or all autos are built this way. If so, based on the difficulties I have had just to find out this fact about Focus, and the $1,400 expense I incurred fixing problems, I would strongly suggest that this fact clearly stated in any ratings discussion, in bold fonts. …”
NHTSA complaint #10349399, filed 2010-08, 42,000 miles“I was driving my 2007 Ford Focus purchased it new, currently has 19,000 miles on it. While driving down the road today smoke started to fill the passenger compartment. I pulled over and looked under the hood and my engine was on fire. Wires melting all over the place, flames and smoke coming out of the alternator. This was a safety hazard, the smoke could've over come me or my passengers, plus the fire itself could have caused injuries if I had driven a block or two down the road. It was towed to the nearest Ford dealer, but it wont get looked at until next week. My car is under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10196340, filed 2007-07, 19,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10109070Sep 21, 2016The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to…
- 10039053Mar 1, 2011Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration.
- 10021051Feb 27, 2007Possible engine damage - install special service tools prior to removing crankshaft pulley bolt.
- 10021041Feb 26, 2007Misfire dtc's p0316, p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, and p0304.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 124 | 15% |
| 2017 | 81 | 9% |
| 2016 | 50 | 4% |
| 2015 | 7 | 1% |
| 2014 | 8 | 0% |
| 2013 | 14 | 1% |
| 2012 | 27 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 11 | 4% |
| 2009 | 7 | 3% |
| 2008 | 7 | 3% |
| 2007 | 12 | 3% |
| 2006 | 6 | 3% |
| 2005 | 18 | 4% |
| 2004 | 22 | 6% |
| 2003 | 60 | 6% |
| 2002 | 103 | 11% |
| 2001 | 243 | 14% |
| 2000 | 474 | 13% |
| 1999 | 6 | 55% |
Other parts of the 2007 Ford Focus
118 complaintsElectrical system
85 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
43 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
30 complaintsVehicle speed control
27 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaintsSuspension
23 complaintsTires
22 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Ford Focus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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