2007 Ford Focus Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 391 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine of the 2007 Ford Focus, 2% of the 391 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 2 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.
“I got my vehicle from an auction site, so I do not have any history on it before 2016. The engine light comes on and goes off at regular intervals, especially, when the car is in extremely cold or hot temperatures. The gas pedal, also, gets stuck, regularly, I would have to be very careful with my pressure on the gas pedal to avoid hitting anything. I have noticed this, over the years, with the car in stationary mode and while the car is in motion, city or highway driving but, especially, after having to perform a hard brake in traffic. …”
NHTSA complaint #11389516, filed 2021-01, 226,000 miles“My car was in a single vehicle accident as we hit a power pole head on going at least 50 MPH. I wasn't the driver. At impact both the driver and myself had our heads crash into the dashboard. The driver smashed his head into the steering wheel and I hit the area above the glove box. My head also hit the passenger door. The car caught on fire and burned completely to the ground. My concerns are that with an accident of that magnitude, not a single airbag deployed in the car. All 4 passengers received multiple severe injuries. …”
NHTSA complaint #10577297, filed 2014-04, 94,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Ford Focus . The contact stated while the vehicle was parked in the garage, the hood compartment ignited into flames. The fire department extinguished the flames. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 18,000. Mah”
NHTSA complaint #10525300, filed 2013-07, 18,000 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…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 232 | 28% |
| 2017 | 230 | 26% |
| 2016 | 234 | 20% |
| 2015 | 173 | 17% |
| 2014 | 442 | 17% |
| 2013 | 344 | 16% |
| 2012 | 475 | 13% |
| 2011 | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 | 42 | 15% |
| 2009 | 16 | 7% |
| 2008 | 14 | 6% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 11 | 2% |
| 2004 | 13 | 3% |
| 2003 | 18 | 2% |
| 2002 | 16 | 2% |
| 2001 | 32 | 2% |
| 2000 | 16 | 0% |
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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