2007 FORD FOCUS Problems & Recalls
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Tire completely blew out under normal driving conditions on [XXX] between [XXX] in Roseville California. The tire was size 205 /45 r17 one of a matching installed set from America's Tires in Antelope California. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(...
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Focus. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at an undisclosed speed and turning, the steering wheel became stiff, and the contact heard scraping sounds emanating from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to the residence and inspected. The ...
Mileage: 198,000
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, a vehicle crashed into the front of the contact’s vehicle. Additionally, two other vehicles crashed into the side and rear of the contact's vehicle; however, the air bags failed to deploy. No warning ligh...
Mileage: 104,000
The driver airbag light keeps going off and on. I went to ford dealer shop to fix it. Only shortly after it came back on. I tried different tricks online and they dont last long. This is a common issue among ford focus owners. The connection plug from airbag to the steering wheel is bad and it just ...
The contact stated that her mother-in-law owns a 2007 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while her mother-in-law was driving at an unknown speed, the front passenger’s side wheel detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure as a control ar...
The contact stated that her mother-in-law owns a 2007 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while her mother-in-law was driving at an unknown speed, the front passenger’s side wheel detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure as a control ar...
Had a car stop suddenly in front of me and I had to apply the brakes hard. The ABS system made a strange sound and the pedal went to the floor. I missed the car in front of me, but now my brakes aren't working properly and there is fluid all over the ABS module assembly.
The contact owned a 2006 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop and as a result, the contact rear-ended another vehicle. The contact mentioned that when he would depress the brake pedal the faster the vehicle increased i...
Mileage: 140,000
Console transmission shift lever detents not noticeable in any positon including Park (mushy shifter) and I am unable to remove ignition key in any position, on, off or lock. Therefore the car can be easily stolen by anyone (minor or adult) by simply breaking the window, reaching the unlock and dri...
Console transmission shift lever detents not noticeable in any positon including Park (mushy shifter) and I am unable to remove ignition key in any position, on, off or lock. Therefore the car can be easily stolen by anyone (minor or adult) by simply breaking the window, reaching the unlock and dri...
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the key ceased in the ignition when the vehicle was turned off. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed nor repaired. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who replaced the ignition switch. The key fob was rep...
Mileage: 195,000
Noticed small hole in front control arm while servicing brakes. Stamped sheet metal control arm rusted through and was failing. Very poor designe that was discontinued for apparent reasons the following model year.
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 P...
Mileage: 226,000
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 P...
Mileage: 226,000
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 P...
Mileage: 226,000
ON AN ICY ROAD I BRAKED AND THE ABS SYSTEM ENGAGED SLOWING THE VEHICLE. AFTER THAT, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELS MUCH FARTHER BEFORE BRAKING OCCURS DURING NORMAL EVERYDAY DRIVING. IF I PUMP THE PEDAL A COUPLE OF TIMES THE BRAKE PEDALS ENGAGES THE BRAKES LIKE IT USED TO. A LOCAL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR BUSINESS...
Mileage: 38,000
LOVE MY FORD FOR THE MOST PART; HOWEVER, THERE SEEMS TO BE A MULTITUDE OF SENSOR PROBLEMS ... THE ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND HAS TO BE REST AGAIN AND AGAIN. THE "OPEN DOOR" LIGHT STAYS ON WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE RUNNING. TRUNK OPENING BUTTON DOES NOT ALWAYS WORK. THE WINDOW CLOSING BUTTON ONLY WOR...
LOVE MY FORD FOR THE MOST PART; HOWEVER, THERE SEEMS TO BE A MULTITUDE OF SENSOR PROBLEMS ... THE ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND HAS TO BE REST AGAIN AND AGAIN. THE "OPEN DOOR" LIGHT STAYS ON WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE RUNNING. TRUNK OPENING BUTTON DOES NOT ALWAYS WORK. THE WINDOW CLOSING BUTTON ONLY WOR...
LOVE MY FORD FOR THE MOST PART; HOWEVER, THERE SEEMS TO BE A MULTITUDE OF SENSOR PROBLEMS ... THE ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND HAS TO BE REST AGAIN AND AGAIN. THE "OPEN DOOR" LIGHT STAYS ON WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE RUNNING. TRUNK OPENING BUTTON DOES NOT ALWAYS WORK. THE WINDOW CLOSING BUTTON ONLY WOR...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS GRANDDAUGHTER WAS DRIVING A VEHICLE CUT IN FRONT OF HER. THE RESULT WAS THAT SHE BROADSIDED THE VEHICLE AT 35 MPH. THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY ON EITHER THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S SIDES. ONE PASSENGER WAS TAKEN BY AMB...
Mileage: 90,000
GOT THE CAR 3 YEARS ABOUT A YEAR AGO I ADDED MY CAR READER TO MY VEHICLE AT THAT TIME IT SHOWED ME THE TWO RECALLS I THINK IT'S CAUSING MY CAR TO DIE ON ME AS I'M DRIVING ON THE ROAD THIS START A WEEK AGO AND IN STILL WITHOUT A VEHICLE I WAS BROKE SKYLAND LANE ON MEMORIAL AND I BROKE DOWN. ON EASTMA...
Mileage: 175,874
GOT THE CAR 3 YEARS ABOUT A YEAR AGO I ADDED MY CAR READER TO MY VEHICLE AT THAT TIME IT SHOWED ME THE TWO RECALLS I THINK IT'S CAUSING MY CAR TO DIE ON ME AS I'M DRIVING ON THE ROAD THIS START A WEEK AGO AND IN STILL WITHOUT A VEHICLE I WAS BROKE SKYLAND LANE ON MEMORIAL AND I BROKE DOWN. ON EASTMA...
Mileage: 175,874
THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AND COME AND GOES THIS CAR HAS NEVER WRECKED OR IN ANY DAMAGE TO IT. NOTHING WAS EVECTIVTED TO MAKE THE LIGHT COME ON AND STAY ON. I HAVE BEEN INFORMED TO GET IT RELPACED ASAP DUE TO THE FACT IF CAN GO OUT ANY SEC. I AM A SINGLE PARENT AND CAN NOT GO AND REPLACED A PART THAT ...
Mileage: 130,000
IN DEC. 12-23 A DEER LANDED IN FRONT OF US AS WE WERE DRIVING ON A ON HIGHWAY AND GOING ABOUT 50 MPH. DEER DAMAGED HOOD RADIATOR ETC. BIGGEST CONCERN . BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE POWDER. RIGHT AFTER THE INITIAL IMPACT I SAID OPEN THE DOOR OPEN THE WINDOW CUZ THE DUST WAS FLYING AROUND THE CAR A...
Mileage: 17,111
I HAVE A 2007 FORD FOCUS ZX5 AND HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THE CLIMATE CONTROL SWITCHES AND CABLES I HAVE REPLACED THESE SEVERAL TIME FROM THE CONTROL LEVER CABLE,HEAT CONTROL CABLE THEY HAVE BOTH BROKE SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY WILL WORK FOR A WHILE AND THEN THEY BREAK OR WILL NOT WORK, I REC...
Mileage: 163,000
I HAVE A 2007 FORD FOCUS ZX5 AND HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THE CLIMATE CONTROL SWITCHES AND CABLES I HAVE REPLACED THESE SEVERAL TIME FROM THE CONTROL LEVER CABLE,HEAT CONTROL CABLE THEY HAVE BOTH BROKE SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY WILL WORK FOR A WHILE AND THEN THEY BREAK OR WILL NOT WORK, I REC...
Mileage: 163,000
I HAVE A 2007 FORD FOCUS ZX5 AND HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THE CLIMATE CONTROL SWITCHES AND CABLES I HAVE REPLACED THESE SEVERAL TIME FROM THE CONTROL LEVER CABLE,HEAT CONTROL CABLE THEY HAVE BOTH BROKE SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY WILL WORK FOR A WHILE AND THEN THEY BREAK OR WILL NOT WORK, I REC...
Mileage: 163,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. LAST WEEK WHILE THE CONTACT WAS PULLING INTO HER GARAGE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO THE BACK WALL OF THE GARAGE. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE FORCE OF THE CRASH LOOSENED THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT. TH...
Mileage: 30,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. LAST WEEK WHILE THE CONTACT WAS PULLING INTO HER GARAGE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO THE BACK WALL OF THE GARAGE. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE FORCE OF THE CRASH LOOSENED THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT. TH...
Mileage: 30,000
RIGHT TAIL LIGHT BURNED OUT, WHICH I NOTICED IN A WINDOW REFLECTION AS I DROVE AWAY FROM AN AUTO PARTS STORE. WHEN I OPENED THE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY TO CHANGE THE BULB, I SAW THAT THE BULB AND ITS BASE AND SOCKET WERE SCORCHED BLACK, AND THE HOLE IN THE RED PLASTIC TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY WHERE THE BULB ...
Mileage: 103,000
RIGHT TAIL LIGHT BURNED OUT, WHICH I NOTICED IN A WINDOW REFLECTION AS I DROVE AWAY FROM AN AUTO PARTS STORE. WHEN I OPENED THE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY TO CHANGE THE BULB, I SAW THAT THE BULB AND ITS BASE AND SOCKET WERE SCORCHED BLACK, AND THE HOLE IN THE RED PLASTIC TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY WHERE THE BULB ...
Mileage: 103,000
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. THERE WAS A LOUD POP, AND I BLACKED OUT. THE LEFT REAR TIRE HAD BLOWN OU...
Mileage: 80,000
CAR IS NOT CHARGING. SMART CHARGE SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY
THE LIGHT INDICATING A DOOR IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED CAME ON AND WILL NOT GO OUT DESPITE ALL DOORS AND TRUNK BEING CHECKED. SAFETY LOCK DOES NOT ENGAGE WHEN DRIVING. I BELIEVE THIS IS SIMILAR TO THE FOCUS RECALLS RE THE SIDE DOORS IN LATER YEARS.
Mileage: 62,000
WHILE HAVING TIRES MOUNTED AND CHECKING THE REASON FOR ILLUMINATION OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG LIGHT THE DEALERSHIP DISCOVERED THAT MY FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG WAS DEFECTIVE. I CALLED FORD AND WAS ADVISED THAT MY VIN NUMBER WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL AND THAT THEY WOULD CONTACT ME IN 30 DAYS
Mileage: 63,307
I HAVE JUST ACQUIRED THIS VEHICLE IN OCT OR SEP OF 2018. IT HAS BEEN A PRETTY GOOD CAR UP UNTIL NOW. THE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY AND NOW THE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. MY MECHANIC CHECKED WHY THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON WITH HIS COMPUTER AND HAS SAID IT'S A FUEL ISSUE. I TAKE IT BACK TO HI...
Mileage: 100,000
I HAVE JUST ACQUIRED THIS VEHICLE IN OCT OR SEP OF 2018. IT HAS BEEN A PRETTY GOOD CAR UP UNTIL NOW. THE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY AND NOW THE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. MY MECHANIC CHECKED WHY THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON WITH HIS COMPUTER AND HAS SAID IT'S A FUEL ISSUE. I TAKE IT BACK TO HI...
Mileage: 100,000
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.
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.
I'VE HAD TO GET THE WHEEL BEARINGS FIXED 3 TIMES. THE ELECTRICAL WARNING LIGHTS GO OFF AND ON FOR EXAMPLE THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THEN GOES OFF FOR NO REASON AND THE SAME WITH THE AIRBAG LIGHT. ALSO THE SENSOR FOR THE PASSENGER SEAT THAT SENSES A PERSON OR A INANIMATE LOAD IS INCORRECT SOMETIM...
Mileage: 60,000
I'VE HAD TO GET THE WHEEL BEARINGS FIXED 3 TIMES. THE ELECTRICAL WARNING LIGHTS GO OFF AND ON FOR EXAMPLE THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THEN GOES OFF FOR NO REASON AND THE SAME WITH THE AIRBAG LIGHT. ALSO THE SENSOR FOR THE PASSENGER SEAT THAT SENSES A PERSON OR A INANIMATE LOAD IS INCORRECT SOMETIM...
Mileage: 60,000
I'VE HAD TO GET THE WHEEL BEARINGS FIXED 3 TIMES. THE ELECTRICAL WARNING LIGHTS GO OFF AND ON FOR EXAMPLE THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THEN GOES OFF FOR NO REASON AND THE SAME WITH THE AIRBAG LIGHT. ALSO THE SENSOR FOR THE PASSENGER SEAT THAT SENSES A PERSON OR A INANIMATE LOAD IS INCORRECT SOMETIM...
Mileage: 60,000
BOUGHT MY 2007 FORD FOCUS AND AS SOON AS MY WARRANTY EXPIRED BOTH REAR DOORS ARE NOW LOCKED SHUT AND I CAN NOT GET THEM OPEN BY UNLOCKING THEM, THE HANDLES DON'T SEEM TO BE CATCHING ON ANYTHING AND THE LATCH SEEMS TO BE STUCK. TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND HE SAID HE CAN'T FIX IT WITHOUT TEARING THE DOO...
Mileage: 120,127
SIMILAR TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 18V735000, I'VE EXPERIENCED MANY OCCURRENCES WHERE THE VEHICLE STALLS WHEN COMING TO A STOP. THIS IS FAR MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR IF THE GAS TANK IS LESS THAN HALF FULL. THE FIRST INSTANCE OF THIS WAS AROUND 2011, BUT HAS HAPPENED MUCH MORE FREQUENTLY SINCE THEN. WHE...
WHILE DRIVING THE PULL LOOP ON THE BACK OF MY LEFT SHOE BECAME ENTANGLED WITH THE DRIVERSIDE SEAT ADJUSTER LEVER. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO MOVE MY FOOT FORWARD TOWARDS THE PEDALS I WAS UNABLE AS MY SHOE WAS STUCK. THIS HAS NOW HAPPENED THREE TIMES AND HAS INTERFERED WITH THE SAFE OPERATIONS OF MY VEHIC...
Mileage: 120,000
AIR BAG LIGHT STAY ON, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, SAID SECONDARY EMISSION BUT YOU CHECK EVERYTHING NO PROBLEM, RESET CODE AND ALL BACK ON IN 3 DAYS
AIR BAG LIGHT STAY ON, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, SAID SECONDARY EMISSION BUT YOU CHECK EVERYTHING NO PROBLEM, RESET CODE AND ALL BACK ON IN 3 DAYS
PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF , BUT MOSTLY STAYS ON FOR A PROLONGED PERIOD OF TIME. AND FOR NO OBVIOUS REASON, IT HAS BEEN DOING THIS FOR QUITE A LONG TIME. BEING IN MOTION OR SITTING STILL DOESN'T SEEM TO CHANGE THE PATTERN NOR DO ROUGH ROADS VS SMOOTH ROADS. IS THIS TAKATA R...
Mileage: 40,102
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER'S DOOR WAS DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AND REAR DOORS EXHIBITED THE SAME FAILURE. THE CONTACT CALLED BAXTER FORD SOUTH (9203 S 145TH ST, OMAHA, NE 68138, (855) ...
Mileage: 97,000
HAVE HAD THE CAR FOR TWO YEARS. BOUGHT FROM PRIVATE PARTY. HAVE HAD NO MAJOR ISSUES TILL A FEW DAYS AGO. WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL ALL OF A SUDDEN BECAME VERY LOOSE. YOU CAN MOVE IT BACK AND FORTH WITH ABOUT AN INCH OF PLAY IT DIDN'T HAVE BEFORE, ALL DIRECTIONS.. TOOK IT TO DEALER FOR REPAIR...
Mileage: 102,000
MY AIRBAG ON THE DRIVER SIDE WENT OUT THE LIGHT IS ON AND WON'T GO OUT, ALSO THE POWER STEERING IS GOING OUT THE VEHICLE HAVE UNDER 90 THOUSAND MILES ON IT I HAVE AFRAID TO DRIVE FOR THOSE REASONS IT WAS PURCHASED IN 2006 NEW WITH 2 TENS OF A MILE ON IT. I SENT AN EMAIL A YEAR OR SO AGO AND NEVER HE...
Mileage: 80,000
MY AIRBAG ON THE DRIVER SIDE WENT OUT THE LIGHT IS ON AND WON'T GO OUT, ALSO THE POWER STEERING IS GOING OUT THE VEHICLE HAVE UNDER 90 THOUSAND MILES ON IT I HAVE AFRAID TO DRIVE FOR THOSE REASONS IT WAS PURCHASED IN 2006 NEW WITH 2 TENS OF A MILE ON IT. I SENT AN EMAIL A YEAR OR SO AGO AND NEVER HE...
Mileage: 80,000
FIRST THING IS THE DRIVER SIDE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE. WENT TO OPEN DOOR AND IT WOULD NOT WORK. NOW I HAVE TO SPEND MONEY TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. BUT SAME THING HAPPENED TO PASSENGER SIDE AS WELL NUMEROUS TIMES. THE CULPRIT IS A PLASTIC PIECE INSIDE OF PANEL. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES ALREADY. LOOK...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS EQUIPPED WITH DEXTERO TOURING DTR1 TIRES, SIZE: 195/4/60/R15 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S TIRE INADVERTENTLY EXPLODED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL, BUT WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE TO SAFETY. THE CONTACT PLACED THE TEMPORARY SPAR...
Mileage: 163,200
DRIVER DOOR LATCH BROKE 2 YEARS AGO AND I PAID TO HAVE IT FIXED AND NOW THE LATCH BROKE ON THE BACK DOOR AND THE DOOR WILL NOT STAY CLOSED. THIS HAPPENED BY JUST OPENING THE DOOR
Mileage: 64,000
AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT ON DASHBOARD WAS INTERMITTENT AT FIRST DEPENDING ON TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY, BUT FOR PAST TWO YEARS IT HAS BEEN ON CONSTANTLY. HAVE CHECKED WIRING HARNESS UNDERNEATH FRONT PASSENGER SEAT SINCE I WAS TOLD IT WAS A LOOSE CONNECTION CAUSING THE LIGHT TO COME ON. THIS SEEMED TO...
Mileage: 85,000
TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY ON BOTH SIDES ($200 EACH TO REPLACE) ARE MELTING FROM THE HEAT OF THE STOP/TAIL LIGHT BULB. I SEE MANY OTHER SIMILAR COMPLAINTS TO NHTSA. IT NECESSITATES PUTTING IN LOWER WATTAGE BULBS WHICH ARE NOT AS BRIGHT AS THE ORIGINAL. THIS WAS DISCOVERED WHEN REPLACING A BULB.
Mileage: 65,000
CAR IN MOTION, WHILE BRAKING AND MAKING A TURN WOULD LOSE BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE IF GOING OVER ROUGH ROAD. ON 9/24/14, THIS SITUATION RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT, COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE DUE TO INABILITY TO STOP. INSURANCE REPAIRED THE CAR COSMETICALLY, BUT DID NOT ADDRESS OR REPAIR THE BRAKING ISS...
Mileage: 125,000
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, ...
Mileage: 47,000
HAD TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING UNIT, REPLACED COMPUTER CHIPS STILL COMES ON SAYING CHECK ENGINE, SECTION OF AIR CONDITIONER RUSTED THROUGH, A SMALL LEAK, HAVE TO KEEP GETTING IT RECHARGED.
HAD TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING UNIT, REPLACED COMPUTER CHIPS STILL COMES ON SAYING CHECK ENGINE, SECTION OF AIR CONDITIONER RUSTED THROUGH, A SMALL LEAK, HAVE TO KEEP GETTING IT RECHARGED.
THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG ON THE DASHBOARD GOES ON AND OFF AND HAS BEEN DOING THIS FOR THE PAST COUPLE OF YEARS. (I AM NOT SURE EXACTLY WHEN IT BEGAN, SINCE WHEN THE LIGHT WENT OFF, I THOUGHT THE PROBLEM WAS OVER) I HAVE HAD A CAR REPAIR SHOP TRY TO FIX IT SEVERAL TIMES, ...
Mileage: 60,000
THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG ON THE DASHBOARD GOES ON AND OFF AND HAS BEEN DOING THIS FOR THE PAST COUPLE OF YEARS. (I AM NOT SURE EXACTLY WHEN IT BEGAN, SINCE WHEN THE LIGHT WENT OFF, I THOUGHT THE PROBLEM WAS OVER) I HAVE HAD A CAR REPAIR SHOP TRY TO FIX IT SEVERAL TIMES, ...
Mileage: 60,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE BATTERY WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL OTHER TIMES. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND IT WAS TOWED TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE DEALER (J.D. BYRIDER LOCATED AT...
Mileage: 130,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE BATTERY WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL OTHER TIMES. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND IT WAS TOWED TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE DEALER (J.D. BYRIDER LOCATED AT...
Mileage: 130,000
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WHILE DRIVING 70 ON THE TURNPIKE THE DRIVER SIDE SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED OUT OF THE SEAT WITHOUT ANY TYPE OF IMPACT OR ACCIDENT CAUSING IT TO DO SO. THE DEPLOYMENT CAUSED NUMEROUS INJURIES. THERE ARE NO SIGNS OF ANY DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE THAT WOULD HAVE CAUSED THE AIRBAG TO DEPLOY. RESPONDING OFFICERS/...
Mileage: 47,000
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
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
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO 5 MPH TO APPROACH AN INTERSECTION, THE VEHICLE DROVE OVER A POTHOLE. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, BUT MANAGED TO APPLY THE BRAKES TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY WAS RUSTED AND SPLIT IN HALF, THE PLASTIC SHROUD W...
Mileage: 98,000
THE AIRBAG LIGHT IN THE DASHBOARD STAYS ON ALL OF THE TIME. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT COMES UNBUCKLED SOMETIMES FOR NO APPARENT REASON, AND HAS BEEN DOING THIS SINCE I ACQUIRED THE CAR IN 2012.
Mileage: 128,000
THE AIRBAG LIGHT IN THE DASHBOARD STAYS ON ALL OF THE TIME. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT COMES UNBUCKLED SOMETIMES FOR NO APPARENT REASON, AND HAS BEEN DOING THIS SINCE I ACQUIRED THE CAR IN 2012.
Mileage: 128,000
THE AIRBAG LIGHT IN THE DASHBOARD STAYS ON ALL OF THE TIME. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT COMES UNBUCKLED SOMETIMES FOR NO APPARENT REASON, AND HAS BEEN DOING THIS SINCE I ACQUIRED THE CAR IN 2012.
Mileage: 128,000
THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON ALMOST ALL THE TIME AND THE PASSAGER SEAT BELT WILL COME UNLASHED AT TIMES, THIS HAS HAPPENED MORE THEN ONCE WITH IN THIS LAST YEAR 2016.
Mileage: 80,712
THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON ALMOST ALL THE TIME AND THE PASSAGER SEAT BELT WILL COME UNLASHED AT TIMES, THIS HAS HAPPENED MORE THEN ONCE WITH IN THIS LAST YEAR 2016.
Mileage: 80,712
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR BEFORE THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKES. THE MANUFACTURER ...
Mileage: 125,000
SIDE AIRBAG, CONTAINED INSIDE MY SEAT ON MY LEFT SIDE AS I DROVE, INFLATED SUDDENLY AND VIOLENTLY AND UNPROMPTED BY ANY COLLISION EVENT. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AT THE TIME, TRAVELLING 50 MPH IN A STRAIGHT LINE IN THE CENTER LANE ON AN OTHERWISE EMPTY ROAD.
Mileage: 75,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AT 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDIC...
Mileage: 26,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AT 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDIC...
Mileage: 26,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AT 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDIC...
Mileage: 26,000
THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LATCH MECHANISM WILL NOT CATCH ALL THE TIME AND REQUIRES SEVERAL TIMES SHUTTING THE DOOR BEFORE IT WILL CATCH. ALSO, OCCASIONALLY WHILE DRIVING THE DOOR WILL BECOME UNLATCHED AND OPEN ON ITS OWN. I'VE SEEN MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ONLINE AND THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON...
Mileage: 74,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO RETRIEVE AN ERROR CODE FOR THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG ...
Mileage: 125,000
THE AIR BAG LIGHT INDICATING THAT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG EVEN WHEN THERE'S A PASSENGER ON BOARD WILL INDICATE THE AIRBAG IS OFF. IT HAS BEEN DOING THIS EVERYSINCE I GOT THE CAR 4 YEARS AGO. NOW I HAVE A CHILD AND PEOPLE WHO RIDE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND SAFETY HAS BECOME A HUGE CONCERN THERE ARE M...
Mileage: 75,000
THE AIR BAG LIGHT INDICATING THAT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG EVEN WHEN THERE'S A PASSENGER ON BOARD WILL INDICATE THE AIRBAG IS OFF. IT HAS BEEN DOING THIS EVERYSINCE I GOT THE CAR 4 YEARS AGO. NOW I HAVE A CHILD AND PEOPLE WHO RIDE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND SAFETY HAS BECOME A HUGE CONCERN THERE ARE M...
Mileage: 75,000
THE AIR BAG LIGHT INDICATING THAT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG EVEN WHEN THERE'S A PASSENGER ON BOARD WILL INDICATE THE AIRBAG IS OFF. IT HAS BEEN DOING THIS EVERYSINCE I GOT THE CAR 4 YEARS AGO. NOW I HAVE A CHILD AND PEOPLE WHO RIDE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND SAFETY HAS BECOME A HUGE CONCERN THERE ARE M...
Mileage: 75,000
FORD HAS PUT OUT A RECALL ON THE AIRBAG SENSOR AND IT'S NOT WORKING SO MY LIGHT FOR MY AIRBAG STAYS ON INDICATING THE AIRBAG IS DISABLED AND I CAN'T AFFORD TO GET IT FIXED AND I'VE READ ONLINE THAT A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING ABOUT THE PROBLEM WITH THE AIRBAG SENSOR NOT WORKING PROPERLY FO...
FORD HAS PUT OUT A RECALL ON THE AIRBAG SENSOR AND IT'S NOT WORKING SO MY LIGHT FOR MY AIRBAG STAYS ON INDICATING THE AIRBAG IS DISABLED AND I CAN'T AFFORD TO GET IT FIXED AND I'VE READ ONLINE THAT A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING ABOUT THE PROBLEM WITH THE AIRBAG SENSOR NOT WORKING PROPERLY FO...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,000.
Mileage: 124,000
ON 5/31/16 WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY 13 VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN, GAS PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, BRAKES PEDAL WAS HARD AS A ROCK AND COULD NOT BE DEPRESS TO SLOW VEHICLE DOWN, SHIFTING GEARS CAUSE THE ENGINE TO RACE, PULLING EMERGENCY BRAKE DID NOT SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN.. MANAGED TO TAKE AN OFF-...
Mileage: 157,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,600.
Mileage: 29,600
REAR PASSENGER DOOR NO LONGER LOCKS, EITHER AUTOMATICALLY OR MANUALLY ATTEMPTING TO PRESS THE LOCK LATCH. ISSUE IS THE SAME WITH CHILD LOCK ENGAGED OR DISENGAGED. VEHICLE IS STATIONARY.
Mileage: 92,000
"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 YO...
Mileage: 83,000
I TOOK AN EXIT OFF THE HIGHWAY AND CAME TO A STOP SIGN. WHEN I TURNED LEFT AT ABOUT 15 TO 20 MPH, I STRAIGHTENED OUT MY VEHICLE, AND AT BETWEEN 25-30 MPH, MY DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED OUT OF MY DRIVER'S SEAT WITHOUT ANY REASON.I DID NOT CRASH INTO ANYTHING NOR DID ANYTHING CRASH INTO ME. THE WEA...
Mileage: 109,812
PROBLEMS WITH CAR ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN, WHEN DRIVING, IT PICKS UP SPEED, RPMS INCREASE AND CONTINUES EVEN WITH FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL. HAVE TO HOLD DOWN ON BRAKES AS HARD AS POSSIBLE, WHILE CAR IS STILL ACCELERATING AT SAME TIME SO I WILL NOT CAUSE ACCIDENT. HAVE TO PUT IN PARK- BUT THEN ENGINE...
Mileage: 68,000
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 W...
Mileage: 56,998
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 W...
Mileage: 56,998
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 W...
Mileage: 56,998
THERE IS A NON-ISOLATED SAFETY ISSUE INVOLVING THE SEATS USED IN THE 2007 FORD FOCUS. THERE ARE COUNTLESS FORUM THREADS REGARDING THE POOR BUILD QUALITY OF THE SEATS USED IN THIS PARTICULAR MODEL OF FORD. THE BACK OF THE SEAT FRAME BENDS WITH LITTLE TO NO PRESSURE AND THE CONDITION OF THE SEAT BACK ...
Mileage: 92,500
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SEAT WAS FRACTURED AND LEANED TOWARDS THE FRONT OF THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STA...
Mileage: 92,500
WE TOOK MY WIFE'S 2007 FORD FOCUS IN FOR OIL CHANGE AND TIRE ROTATION AND THE MECHANIC SAID THAT TIRES NEED TO BE ROTATED ON THE FORD FOCUS'S AT EVERY OIL CHANGE TO HELP WITH THE LIFE BUT FROM WHAT I HAVE READ THAT DOESN'T MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE AT ALL THEY ARE NOTORIOUS FOR WEARING AN RUINING TIRES. S...
MY CAR IS HAVING SOME TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. IT WILL NOT SHIFT INTO A HIGHER SPEED AND WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE. THE OVERDRIVE OFF LIGHT KEEPS FLASHING EVEN THOUGH I TURNED MY OVERDRIVE ON AND MY CAR ISN'T THAT HIGH IN MILEAGE.
Mileage: 90,600
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING OVER 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE BECAME UNSTABLE AND WAS DIFFICULT TO DRIVE IN A STRAIGHT LINE. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG SENSOR AND OVERDRIVE SENSOR LIGHTS SUDDENLY ILLUMINATED WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WERE NOT DIAGNOSED OR ...
Mileage: 155,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING OVER 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE BECAME UNSTABLE AND WAS DIFFICULT TO DRIVE IN A STRAIGHT LINE. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG SENSOR AND OVERDRIVE SENSOR LIGHTS SUDDENLY ILLUMINATED WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WERE NOT DIAGNOSED OR ...
Mileage: 155,000
I WAS DRIVING IN THE RAIN WHEN THE INTERNAL LIGHTS STARTED TO FLICKER. THIS WAS FOLLOWED BY THE RADIO SHUTTING OFF, HEADLIGHTS DIMMING BEFORE TURNING OFF, AND WIPER BLADES FAILING. THIS WAS QUITE DANGEROUS AS IT WAS DARK OUT AND RAINING, AND I HAD NO WIPERS OR HEADLIGHTS. FORTUNATELY, I WAS LUCKY EN...
Mileage: 118,050
REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LATCH FAILED, CAUSING DOOR TO POP OPEN - THE LATCH HAS A RECALL, BUT ONLY THROUGH 2005 - SAME LATCH IS USED. THE DOOR WILL NOW NOT CLOSE AT ALL. I HAD THE SAME ISSUE ON MY 2003 FOCUS. CAR HAS LESS THAN 70000 MILES ON IT. IF THERE WAS EVER A SAFETY ISSUE NEEDING A RECALL, IT I...
Mileage: 69,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO VEER TO THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE DOORS BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LOST CONSCIOUSNESS FOR SEVERAL MOMENTS. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURES TO THE BRAIN, ...
Mileage: 80,000
MY BREAKS FEEL VERY MUSHY. I HAVE TO PUMP MY BREAKS IN ORDER FOR ME TO STOP. I COULD BE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND NEED TO SLOW DOWN OR COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP WHEN MY BREAKS DON'T RESPOND NORMALLY. WHILE ON HIGHWAY IF I DON'T PUMP BREAKS THE PEDAL JUST GOES TO THE FLOOR. WHEN COMING TO A STOP I H...
MY AIR BAG LIGHTS COMES ON AND OFF. CAR HASNT BEEN WRECKED BUT WHEN LIGHT COMES ON IT WILL STAY ON FOR HALF AND DAY. THESE TWO LIGHTS PASSENGER AND DRIVER WILL COME ON WHILE CAR IS IN MOTION GOING DOWN HIGHWAY.
Mileage: 150,000
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.
Mileage: 48,260
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THERE WAS A ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TES...
Mileage: 50,000
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 TH...
Mileage: 79,000
RAN INTO A GUARD RAIL FRONT ON. AIR BAGS NEVER WENT OFF
Mileage: 85,000
THE HATCHBATCH DOOR WORKED WELL THEN A FEW MINUETS LATER I OPENED IT, IT WILL NOT STAY UP AND SLAMS DOWN THERE WAS NOT INCIDENT OF INJURY IT BUT IS A DANGER IT WILL NOT STAY OPEN.
OUT OF NO WHERE MY BATTERY INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. I STOPPED TO GET GAS AND ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF THE CAR CUT OFF AND THE CAR DIED. I HAD SOMEONE JUMP ME AND I MADE IT TO MY HOUSE AND IN THE PARKING SPOT AND AS SOON AS I PARKED MY CAR IT DIED AGAIN. I WENT AND BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY ON 6/11/20...
Mileage: 90,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT TURNED THE AIR CONDITIONING ON TO LEVELS 3 & 4 AND NOTICED THAT THE AIR WOULD NOT BLOW. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON ONE OTHER OCCASION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT T...
Mileage: 140,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT TURNED THE AIR CONDITIONING ON TO LEVELS 3 & 4 AND NOTICED THAT THE AIR WOULD NOT BLOW. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON ONE OTHER OCCASION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT T...
Mileage: 140,000
FOR SOME REASON, MY AIRBAG LIGHT CONTINUES TO STAY ON FOR A FEW DAYS AND THEN MAY GO OFF FOR A DAY BEFORE COMING BACK ON. NO ONE HAS BEEN ABLE TO FIGURE OUT WHEY THIS IS HAPPENING. I WANT TO MAKE SURE THIS IS NOT AN AIRBAG SENSOR ISSUE OR SOMETHING RELATED TO THE RECALL ISSUES WITH TAKATA. THANKS...
Mileage: 60,000
I AM VERY WORRIED ABOUT AIRBAG LIGHT ON THE DASH WHICH IS PRESENTLY LIT UP SINCE 2012. I TOOK IT TO SEVERAL MECHANICS AND THEY WON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT SINCE IT IS NOT ON THE LIST. CAN SOMEONE PLEASE CHECK AND MAKE SURE TAKATA HAS NOT EXTENDED TO FORD FOCUS 2007 FOR ME? THANK YOU, SINCERELY, ...
TRAVELING AT 45 MPH, VEHICLE PULLS OUT IN FRONT OF MINE AND MY CAR IMPACTED THE FRONT END OF THEIR VEHICLE. FRONT END OF MY VEHICLE WAS TOTALLY DAMAGED AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY BUT AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND HAD FIXED. SIX MONTHS LATER THE AIR BAG LIGHT HAS CAME ON AND STAYS ...
Mileage: 60,000
WE WERE DRIVING NORTH AT 50 MPH, MAN GOING EAST ROLLED THROUGH STOP SIGN. HE T-BONED US SQUARE IN BOTH DRIVER SIDE DOORS, ROLLING US OVER TWICE, LANDING BACK ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE CAR. OUT OF 7 AIRBAGS ONLY ONE DEPLOYED. THE AIR BAG THAT DEPLOYED WAS ON THE PASSENGER SEAT ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE O...
Mileage: 88,518
WE WERE DRIVING NORTH AT 50 MPH, MAN GOING EAST ROLLED THROUGH STOP SIGN. HE T-BONED US SQUARE IN BOTH DRIVER SIDE DOORS, ROLLING US OVER TWICE, LANDING BACK ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE CAR. OUT OF 7 AIRBAGS ONLY ONE DEPLOYED. THE AIR BAG THAT DEPLOYED WAS ON THE PASSENGER SEAT ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE O...
Mileage: 88,518
WE WERE DRIVING NORTH AT 50 MPH, MAN GOING EAST ROLLED THROUGH STOP SIGN. HE T-BONED US SQUARE IN BOTH DRIVER SIDE DOORS, ROLLING US OVER TWICE, LANDING BACK ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE CAR. OUT OF 7 AIRBAGS ONLY ONE DEPLOYED. THE AIR BAG THAT DEPLOYED WAS ON THE PASSENGER SEAT ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE O...
Mileage: 88,518
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR DOOR LATCHES BECAME INOPERABLE IN WARM CLIMATES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Mileage: 60,000
I WRECKED MY CAR AND IN THE ACCIDENT NO AIRBAGS WERE DEPLOYED. LATER AFTER THE LOCAL MECHANIC FIXED THE DAMAGE HE RETURNED THE CAR TO ME AND WITHIN 24 HOURS THE COMPUTER RESET ITSELF AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON INDICATING A PROBLEM. THE LIGHT HAS NEVER TURNED OFF EXCEPT WHEN THE CAR IS SHUT OFF AND...
Mileage: 54,000
1) THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT SEVERAL YEARS AGO ( APPROX. DECEMBER, 2011 - MILEAGE WAS APPROX. 45,000) WHEN THE CAR COLLIDED WITH AN ONCOMING CAR AND WAS DAMAGED ON THE FRONT END AND DRIVER'S SIDE. NO ONE WAS INJURED. DURING THE PAST 2 OR 3 YEARS, I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE...
Mileage: 45,000
1) THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT SEVERAL YEARS AGO ( APPROX. DECEMBER, 2011 - MILEAGE WAS APPROX. 45,000) WHEN THE CAR COLLIDED WITH AN ONCOMING CAR AND WAS DAMAGED ON THE FRONT END AND DRIVER'S SIDE. NO ONE WAS INJURED. DURING THE PAST 2 OR 3 YEARS, I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE...
Mileage: 45,000
I WAS DRIVING SOUTH IN THE LANE 2. THE OTHER DRIVER WAS DRIVING NORTH IN THE FIRST LANE. THE OTHER DRIVER WAS ATTEMPTING A LEFT TURN SHE COULD NOT SEE PAST TRAFFIC IN THE SOUTH FIRST LANE SO SHE CONTINUED TO TURN. I THEN T-BONED THE OTHER DRIVE. SHE WAS CITED AT FAULT FOR FAILING TO YIELD THE RIGHT ...
Mileage: 148,000
SPRING BROKE ON AIR BAG FOR NO REASON. LIGHT DID COME ON AND OFF IN THE DASH BOARD. I' M WRITING THIS TO INFORM THE BOARD THAT THIS SEEMS TO BE AN ADDITIONAL PROBLEM WITH THESE AIRBAGS. FURTHERMORE I FEEL IT SHOULD NOT BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONSUMER TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR FOR THE AMOUNT OF FO...
Mileage: 96,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS BLACK SMOKE AND FUEL FUMES EMITTING INTO THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO BREATH PROPERLY AND HIS EARS WERE RINGING...
Mileage: 120,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE DUE TO RAINY CONDITIONS. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED A HEAD INJURY AND MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED....
Mileage: 78,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR UNLATCHED INDEPENDENTLY WHILE DRIVING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO WAS NOT ABLE TO REPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE AP...
Mileage: 50,000
THE FUEL GAUGE DOESN'T READ CORRECTLY AND COULD RESULT IN THE CAR RUNNING OUT OF GAS LEAVING SOMEONE STRANDED. *TR
Mileage: 68,818
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE WITH THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT SECURED, THE SEAT BELT UNLATCHED INDEPENDENTLY LEAVING THE DRIVER UNSECURED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE W...
Mileage: 100,000
MY GAS PEDAL IS STICKING. I NOTICE THIS IN 2014 WHEN IT GOT COULD AND NOW IT IS DOING THE SAME THING NOW , EVEN WHEN IT IS NOT COLD. *TR
ANYTIME THE TEMPERATURE BECOMES COLD OUT, THE GAS PEDAL WILL NOT BUDGE; NO MATTER HOW HARD YOU STOMP ON IT. MY REMEDY HAS BEEN TO TURN THE FLOOR BOARD HEATER ON FULL BLAST FOR ABOUT 20 MINS.; IF I AM LUCKY, THIS WILL RELEASE THE PEDAL AND I AM ABLE TO PUSH IT DOWN TO ACCELERATE. (THIS PROBLEM ONL...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER WAS INJURED, BUT DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VEHI...
Mileage: 17,000
WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT OF 35 MPH. HIT A PATCH OF ICE ON THE UNTREATED ICY ROADS IN GLOCESTER RI . CAUSED ME TO INCREASE SPEED WHILE SPINNING IN CIRCLES . ENDED UP HITTING A TREE WITH THE FRONT QUARTER PANEL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DESTROYED EVERYTHING ON THAT SIDE UNDER T...
Mileage: 91,000
WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT OF 35 MPH. HIT A PATCH OF ICE ON THE UNTREATED ICY ROADS IN GLOCESTER RI . CAUSED ME TO INCREASE SPEED WHILE SPINNING IN CIRCLES . ENDED UP HITTING A TREE WITH THE FRONT QUARTER PANEL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DESTROYED EVERYTHING ON THAT SIDE UNDER T...
Mileage: 91,000
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
Mileage: 105,000
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
Mileage: 105,000
MY THROTTLE HAS STUCK OPEN ON MY FORD FOCUS HATCHBACK SEVERAL TIMES SINCE RIGHT BEFORE THANKSGIVING. IT IS BEING CHECKED AT MY DEALERSHIP CURRENTLY, AND WAS CHECKED AFTER THANKSGIVING FOR ANY PROBLEMS, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND ANYTHING MECHANICALLY WRONG. THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY DURING WARMER WEAT...
WHILE DRIVING ON SNOW FOR THE FIRST TIME WITH THIS VEHICLE, I EXPERIENCED SIGNIFICANT AND EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL FISHTAILING OF THE REAR END. I HAVE SIGNIFICANT EXPERIENCE DRIVING IN THE SNOW, THE TIRES ARE IN EXTREMELY GOOD CONDITION AND THE VEHICLE WAS CHECKED PRIOR TO THE TRIP. THE PROB...
Mileage: 45,000
REAR TAILLIGHT BULB BLOWS OUT AS IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN WIRING. BULB WILL LOOK BLACK, EVEN THE SOCKET HAS BLACK DISCOLORATION. THIS HAS BEEN AN ON-GOING PROBLEM SINCE WE PURCHASED CAR IN 2009 WITH BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT REAR TAIL LIGHTS. TO DATE I HAVE REPLACED ABOUT 15-20 BULBS TO THE EXTENT I...
Mileage: 52,000
REAR TAILLIGHT BULB BLOWS OUT AS IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN WIRING. BULB WILL LOOK BLACK, EVEN THE SOCKET HAS BLACK DISCOLORATION. THIS HAS BEEN AN ON-GOING PROBLEM SINCE WE PURCHASED CAR IN 2009 WITH BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT REAR TAIL LIGHTS. TO DATE I HAVE REPLACED ABOUT 15-20 BULBS TO THE EXTENT I...
Mileage: 52,000
WARNING LIGHT ON DASH FOR PASSENGER AIRBAG POPS ON AT TIMES. THE INDICATOR IN THE MIDDLE OF THE CONSOLE WILL ALSO LIGHT UP AS IF SOMEONE IS IN THE SEAT. THE WARNING LIGHT WILL STAY LITE FOR DAYS AND AT TIMES WEEKS AND THEN JUST GO OFF. I'VE ATTEMPTED TO RESET AS THE OWNER MANUAL EXPLAINS TO , BUT...
Mileage: 114,000
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT. I WAS SITTING AT A RED LIGHT WHEN I WAS STRUCK FROM THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE WHO FAILED TO STOP IN TIME. THE VEHICLE THAT IMPACTED HIT MY CAR WAS GOING A SPEED OF 50MPH. MY AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. MY 2007 FORD WAS PUSHED A FEW FEET. 3 WKS OF REPAIR WOR...
Mileage: 119,000
WIRING INSIDE OF BOOT TO THE HATCHBACK (LIFTGATE), POWERING THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT, LOCK FOR HATCHBACK, AND REAR WIPER IS BROKEN CAUSING SHORTS. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG WIRING AND CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAI...
Mileage: 100,000
IS MY AIR BAG FOR MY CAR ON THE RECALL LIST?
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC FOR A DIAGNOSIS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM AND THEY HAD INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED...
Mileage: 37,000
JUST AS A PREFACE, I SENT THIS SAME DESCRIPTION OF MY AIRBAG PROBLEM TO FORD AND THEY WERE UNWILLING TO HELP IN ANY WAY. I PURCHASED MY USED 2007 FORD FOCUS FROM A BEASLEY FORD DEALERSHIP IN JUNE 2010. NOT EVEN ONE YEAR AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN APRIL 2011, I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND...
Mileage: 85,000
FRONT LEFT TIRE BLEW CAUSING TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR IT WENT OFF ROAD AND SLAMMED INTO A DITCH. FRONT BUMPER AND QUARTER PANEL DAMAGE, FRONT AXLE BROKE, RIMS DENTED, SUSPENSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED TO NAME A FEW. ALMOST 5000.00 IN DAMAGE. PERSON JERKED FORWARD ENOUGH TO HAVE CUTS IN THE CHEST/SH...
Mileage: 117,000
FRONT LEFT TIRE BLEW CAUSING TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR IT WENT OFF ROAD AND SLAMMED INTO A DITCH. FRONT BUMPER AND QUARTER PANEL DAMAGE, FRONT AXLE BROKE, RIMS DENTED, SUSPENSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED TO NAME A FEW. ALMOST 5000.00 IN DAMAGE. PERSON JERKED FORWARD ENOUGH TO HAVE CUTS IN THE CHEST/SH...
Mileage: 117,000
FRONT LEFT TIRE BLEW CAUSING TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR IT WENT OFF ROAD AND SLAMMED INTO A DITCH. FRONT BUMPER AND QUARTER PANEL DAMAGE, FRONT AXLE BROKE, RIMS DENTED, SUSPENSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED TO NAME A FEW. ALMOST 5000.00 IN DAMAGE. PERSON JERKED FORWARD ENOUGH TO HAVE CUTS IN THE CHEST/SH...
Mileage: 117,000
FRONT LEFT TIRE BLEW CAUSING TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR IT WENT OFF ROAD AND SLAMMED INTO A DITCH. FRONT BUMPER AND QUARTER PANEL DAMAGE, FRONT AXLE BROKE, RIMS DENTED, SUSPENSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED TO NAME A FEW. ALMOST 5000.00 IN DAMAGE. PERSON JERKED FORWARD ENOUGH TO HAVE CUTS IN THE CHEST/SH...
Mileage: 117,000
DASHBOARD EXTREME HEAT. WIRING FOR AIRBAG SWITCH NO LONGER WORKS. AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON. SWITCH ON DASH NO LONGER WORKS. *TR
DASHBOARD EXTREME HEAT. WIRING FOR AIRBAG SWITCH NO LONGER WORKS. AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON. SWITCH ON DASH NO LONGER WORKS. *TR
REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR DOES NOT LOCK EVEN WHEN BUTTON IS PRESSED MANUALLY OR THE REMOTE IS USED. DEFECTIVE PART. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FOR CHILDREN TO SIT IN THE BACK SEAT AS DOOR WILL NOT LOCK OR CHILD PROOF LOCK WILL NOT ENGAGE. DOOR CAN BE OPENED WHILE CAR IS IN MOTION. . *TR
Mileage: 100,100
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DOOR LATCHES FAILED TO LATCH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
BATTERY LIGHT LIGHTENED, ABS LIGHT CAME ON, ALL THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LINES WENT TO ZERO, CAR JERKED A FEW TIMES, THEN DIED. TRIED TO START IT AND JUST CLICKED, GOT A JUMP START AND GOT IT HOME. BROTHER CHECKED IT OUT, FIXED ALTERNATOR. NOW IT IS ALMOST A MONTH LATER AND SAME THING. *TR
Mileage: 70,000
IN THE NEWS REPORTS SHOW OF HOW AT HIGH TEMPERATURES THESE AIRBAGS IMPLODE FOR NO REASON. AT 90F TRAVELING 30 MPH UP THE HILL THE SIDE AIRBAGS EXPLODED WITHOUT THE VEHICLE HITTING ANYTHING. CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALER. THE LOCAL DEALER HAD CALLED FORD CORP. FORD MOTOR CO DIDN'T WANT TO T...
Mileage: 116,000
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 DRIVEW...
Mileage: 65,000
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 DRIVEW...
Mileage: 65,000
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 DRIVEW...
Mileage: 65,000
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 TRANSMI...
Mileage: 48,000
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE THROTTLE STUCK OPEN AND THE ENGINE RAN OVER 2,000 RPM. IT WAS DIFFICULT TO STOP AND ALMOST CAUSED THE CAR TO REAR END STOPPED TRAFFIC. *TR
Mileage: 45,000
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE THROTTLE STUCK OPEN AND THE ENGINE RAN OVER 2,000 RPM. IT WAS DIFFICULT TO STOP AND ALMOST CAUSED THE CAR TO REAR END STOPPED TRAFFIC. *TR
Mileage: 45,000
SOMETHING IN THE CAR MAKES A SQUEAKY NOISE AIR CONDITIONER GAVE OUT. *TR
Mileage: 10,000
SOMETHING IN THE CAR MAKES A SQUEAKY NOISE AIR CONDITIONER GAVE OUT. *TR
Mileage: 10,000
SOMETHING IN THE CAR MAKES A SQUEAKY NOISE AIR CONDITIONER GAVE OUT. *TR
Mileage: 10,000
MY AIR CONDITIONER QUIT WORKING TO SOON ONLY ABOUT 4 YEARS OLD AT THE TIME WAS TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT MY COMPRESSOR WAS OUT COMPLETLY. I ALSO HAVE CHANGED MY LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHT ABOUT 4 TIMES WHY? ANOTHER PROBLEM I HAVE IS MY REAR END TIRES KEEP WEARING OUT WAY FASTER THAN THE FRONT TIRES WHY? ALSO W...
Mileage: 75,000
MY AIR CONDITIONER QUIT WORKING TO SOON ONLY ABOUT 4 YEARS OLD AT THE TIME WAS TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT MY COMPRESSOR WAS OUT COMPLETLY. I ALSO HAVE CHANGED MY LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHT ABOUT 4 TIMES WHY? ANOTHER PROBLEM I HAVE IS MY REAR END TIRES KEEP WEARING OUT WAY FASTER THAN THE FRONT TIRES WHY? ALSO W...
Mileage: 75,000
MY AIR CONDITIONER QUIT WORKING TO SOON ONLY ABOUT 4 YEARS OLD AT THE TIME WAS TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT MY COMPRESSOR WAS OUT COMPLETLY. I ALSO HAVE CHANGED MY LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHT ABOUT 4 TIMES WHY? ANOTHER PROBLEM I HAVE IS MY REAR END TIRES KEEP WEARING OUT WAY FASTER THAN THE FRONT TIRES WHY? ALSO W...
Mileage: 75,000
MY AIR CONDITIONER QUIT WORKING TO SOON ONLY ABOUT 4 YEARS OLD AT THE TIME WAS TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT MY COMPRESSOR WAS OUT COMPLETLY. I ALSO HAVE CHANGED MY LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHT ABOUT 4 TIMES WHY? ANOTHER PROBLEM I HAVE IS MY REAR END TIRES KEEP WEARING OUT WAY FASTER THAN THE FRONT TIRES WHY? ALSO W...
Mileage: 75,000
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 SOLENOI...
Mileage: 989,887
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 SOLENOI...
Mileage: 989,887
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 GET...
Mileage: 114,000
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 GET...
Mileage: 114,000
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY APPEARS AND FAILS TO EXTINGUISH AT STARTUP. VEHICLE PURCHASED FROM BELL FORD IN PHOENIX AZ. HAD BATTERY & ALTERNATOR FAIL ON FREEWAY IN PHOENIX PRIOR TO 2012 YET AFTER 2010. SAME VEHICLE REQUIRED NEW BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR AT PEP BOYS PASADENA TEXAS APPROX. 2011-...
Mileage: 136,000
I WAS HIT IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION BY ANOTHER CAR ON FEB. 28, 2013. THE CAR WAS TOTALED, BUT THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. I REPORTED THE PROBLEM TO FORD AND AFTER REQUESTING THAT I SEND THEM PICTURES OF THE CAR, THEY CONCLUDED THAT THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR MY INJURIES. I HAD PREVIOUSLY OWNED ...
Mileage: 170,000
NHTSA 10023297 CONTENTS RE: NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE CORROSION, SUBSEQUENT HEAVIER GAUGE REF. P/N 14300 / 14301 OEM HISTORY OF ALTERNATOR/BATTERY REPLACEMENT BEYOND NORMAL DUE TO CORROSION OF CABLING FOIA THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, OR FOIA (5 U.S.C. 552, AS AMENDED), GENERALLY PROVIDES ANY PE...
Mileage: 101,001
NHTSA 10023297 CONTENTS RE: NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE CORROSION, SUBSEQUENT HEAVIER GAUGE REF. P/N 14300 / 14301 OEM HISTORY OF ALTERNATOR/BATTERY REPLACEMENT BEYOND NORMAL DUE TO CORROSION OF CABLING FOIA THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, OR FOIA (5 U.S.C. 552, AS AMENDED), GENERALLY PROVIDES ANY PE...
Mileage: 101,001
NHTSA 10023297 CONTENTS RE: NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE CORROSION, SUBSEQUENT HEAVIER GAUGE REF. P/N 14300 / 14301 OEM HISTORY OF ALTERNATOR/BATTERY REPLACEMENT BEYOND NORMAL DUE TO CORROSION OF CABLING FOIA THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, OR FOIA (5 U.S.C. 552, AS AMENDED), GENERALLY PROVIDES ANY PE...
Mileage: 101,001
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 I...
Mileage: 86,844
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 I...
Mileage: 86,844
MY CAR WAS HIT HEAD ON, THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT FELLED TO HOLD AND ALL THE SLACK CAME LOOSE CAUSING THE PASSENGER TO HIT THE DASH. THE AIR BAGS FELLED TO DEPLOY. THE PASSENGER COULD HAVE BEEN REALLY HURT OR WORSE, COULD HAVE WENT THROUGH THE WIND SHIELD. CONTACTED FORD MOTOR AND WOULD GET A WRITTEN...
Mileage: 157,000
MY CAR WAS HIT HEAD ON, THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT FELLED TO HOLD AND ALL THE SLACK CAME LOOSE CAUSING THE PASSENGER TO HIT THE DASH. THE AIR BAGS FELLED TO DEPLOY. THE PASSENGER COULD HAVE BEEN REALLY HURT OR WORSE, COULD HAVE WENT THROUGH THE WIND SHIELD. CONTACTED FORD MOTOR AND WOULD GET A WRITTEN...
Mileage: 157,000
MY CAR WAS HIT HEAD ON, THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT FELLED TO HOLD AND ALL THE SLACK CAME LOOSE CAUSING THE PASSENGER TO HIT THE DASH. THE AIR BAGS FELLED TO DEPLOY. THE PASSENGER COULD HAVE BEEN REALLY HURT OR WORSE, COULD HAVE WENT THROUGH THE WIND SHIELD. CONTACTED FORD MOTOR AND WOULD GET A WRITTEN...
Mileage: 157,000
I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK AND THE KNOB TO CHANGE YOUR AIR SETTING TO DEFROST BROKE, WHICH EVENTUALLY CAUSE MY WINDSHIELD TO ICE UP AND FOR ME TO GO IN THE DITCH.I TOOK THE CAR INTO FORD 3 TIMES TO GET IT FIXED UNTIL THEY TOLD ME THE MAIN BOX THAT CHANGES WHICH DIRECTION THE AIR COMES OUT WAS BROKEN ($...
Mileage: 76,000
I HAD DIFFICULTY OPENING DRIVERS SIDE DOOR, THE HANDLE WOULD "STICK OR CATCH". I WOULD HAVE TO RELEASE AND TRY AGAIN, SOMETIMES THIS WOULD SOMETIMES I HAD TO REPEAT THE PROCESS BEFORE IT WOULD OPEN. I TOOK IT TO A DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED ALONG WITH ANOTHER ISSUE THAT WAS RESOLVED. I WAS TOLD DOOR ...
Mileage: 40,000
MY SON WAS INVOLVED IN A 4 CAR ACCIDENT, HE WAS THE THIRD CAR IN THE ACCIDENT. THE FIRST CAR CLAIMS THAT ANOTHER CAR AHEAD OF HER STOPPED SHORT AND TO AVOID HITTING THE CAR SHE SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES CAUSING THE SECOND CAR TO HIT HER IN THE BACK. MY SON COULDN'T STOP IMMEDIATELY SO HE HIT THE SECOND ...
Mileage: 36,000
MY SON WAS INVOLVED IN A 4 CAR ACCIDENT, HE WAS THE THIRD CAR IN THE ACCIDENT. THE FIRST CAR CLAIMS THAT ANOTHER CAR AHEAD OF HER STOPPED SHORT AND TO AVOID HITTING THE CAR SHE SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES CAUSING THE SECOND CAR TO HIT HER IN THE BACK. MY SON COULDN'T STOP IMMEDIATELY SO HE HIT THE SECOND ...
Mileage: 36,000
CPSC:I1430512A. 2007 FORD FOCUS. CONSUMER STATED THE CAR REV'S UP AND ACCELERATED WITH HER OUT FOOT BEING ON THE GAS. *LN THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HAD TO APPLY BOTH FEET TO THE BRAKE, IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE.
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...
Mileage: 94,000
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...
Mileage: 94,000
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...
Mileage: 94,000
I HAVE A 2007 FORD FOCUS, I HAVE REPLACED THE REAR TIRES 4 TIMES SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR. THE MECHANIC SAID ALL FOCUS EAT REAR TIRES. I HAVE READ SEVERAL OTHER REPORTS OF THE SAME ISSUE. THANKS FORD. *TR
I HAVE A 2007 FORD FOCUS, I HAVE REPLACED THE REAR TIRES 4 TIMES SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR. THE MECHANIC SAID ALL FOCUS EAT REAR TIRES. I HAVE READ SEVERAL OTHER REPORTS OF THE SAME ISSUE. THANKS FORD. *TR
THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT OCCASIONALLY FAILS TO FASTEN PROPERLY. IT SEEMS TO CLICK INTO PLACE, AND THERE'S NO WARNING LIGHT OR CHIME, BUT THEN SOMETIMES IT COMES LOOSE AGAIN AFTERWARD WHILE I'M DRIVING. SOMETIMES I CAN TELL THAT SOMETHING SEEMED MAYBE OFF -- I'LL GIVE IT A TUG, AND MAYBE HALF OF THOSE ...
Mileage: 80,000
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 ...
Mileage: 100,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED NECK, HEAD, AND SPINAL INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED N...
WITHOUT ANY INDICATION OF A LOW BATTERY, THE CAR BEGAN TO LOSE ELECTRICAL POWER WHILE DRIVING. AT FIRST, I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK WHEN I NOTICED MY RADIO STOPPED PLAYING. UPON LOOKING AT MY RADIO, I REALIZED THE LIGHTS WERE COMPLETELY OFF, INCLUDING THE CLOCK--WHICH STAYS ON EVEN IF I TURN THE RADI...
Mileage: 102,000
WITHOUT ANY INDICATION OF A LOW BATTERY, THE CAR BEGAN TO LOSE ELECTRICAL POWER WHILE DRIVING. AT FIRST, I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK WHEN I NOTICED MY RADIO STOPPED PLAYING. UPON LOOKING AT MY RADIO, I REALIZED THE LIGHTS WERE COMPLETELY OFF, INCLUDING THE CLOCK--WHICH STAYS ON EVEN IF I TURN THE RADI...
Mileage: 102,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SEAT AIR BAG ERRONEOUSLY DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 30,000. UPDATED 0...
Mileage: 30,000
UPPER PORTION OF GAS TANK COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. *TR
Mileage: 120,220
MONITOR FAILED AND CLOCK SPRING IN STEERING COLUMN LOST CONNECTIVITY CAUSING AIR BAG SYSTEM TO NO LONGER OPERATE. REPAIRS TO MAKE SYSTEM OPERABLE AGAIN RESULTED IN CHARGES OF OVER $900. NO ACCIDENT WAS INVOLVED TO CAUSE THE FAILURE. PARTS RELATED TO SAFETY THAT SHOULD HAVE LASTED AS LONG AS THE CA...
Mileage: 114,659
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED PREMATURELY. THE CONTACT FIRST REPLACED THE TIRES IN 2007 AND HAD REPLACED ALL OF THE TIRES AT LEAT FOUR TIMES SINCE THE FIRST FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY A...
Mileage: 25,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED PREMATURELY. THE CONTACT FIRST REPLACED THE TIRES IN 2007 AND HAD REPLACED ALL OF THE TIRES AT LEAT FOUR TIMES SINCE THE FIRST FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY A...
Mileage: 25,000
THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME. MOVING THE STEERING WHEEL IN AND OUT MAKES IT TURN OFF, SO I SUSPECT THE STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG HAS A BAD CONNECTION. SEARCHING ONLINE, IT SOUNDS LIKE THE CLOCK SPRING GOES BAD. *TR
Mileage: 60,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE AIR BAG FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEAL...
Mileage: 18,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. T...
Mileage: 19,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILUR...
Mileage: 32,200
I NOTICED A VIBRATION THAT SEEMED TO INCREASE OVER TIME OF ABOUT 2 WEEKS. I TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER WHERE THEY REPLACED A WHEEL BEARING AND RECOMMENDED I REPLACE THE REAR TIRES DUE TO SEVERE CUPPING. THE TIRES ARE CONTINENTAL CONTACTS WITH ABOUT 10,000 MILES ON THEM AND SHOULD HAVE LASTED T...
Mileage: 52,645
I NOTICED A VIBRATION THAT SEEMED TO INCREASE OVER TIME OF ABOUT 2 WEEKS. I TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER WHERE THEY REPLACED A WHEEL BEARING AND RECOMMENDED I REPLACE THE REAR TIRES DUE TO SEVERE CUPPING. THE TIRES ARE CONTINENTAL CONTACTS WITH ABOUT 10,000 MILES ON THEM AND SHOULD HAVE LASTED T...
Mileage: 52,645
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PREVIOUSLY BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FA...
Mileage: 91,800
TL* 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: 18,000
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 ONL...
Mileage: 87,769
ALTERNATOR SUDDENLY FAILED WHILE DRIVING. I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE CAR WHILE IN TRAFFIC INCLUDING THE STEERING. THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED. APPROXIMATELY 3 YEARS LATER ON JULY 2, 2012, THE SAME THING HAPPENED. SUDDEN ALTERNATOR FAILURE WHILE DRIVING WITH NO ABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. BECAUSE TH...
Mileage: 43,720
ALTERNATOR SUDDENLY FAILED WHILE DRIVING. I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE CAR WHILE IN TRAFFIC INCLUDING THE STEERING. THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED. APPROXIMATELY 3 YEARS LATER ON JULY 2, 2012, THE SAME THING HAPPENED. SUDDEN ALTERNATOR FAILURE WHILE DRIVING WITH NO ABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. BECAUSE TH...
Mileage: 43,720
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,...
Mileage: 53,500
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 T...
Mileage: 70,000
THE VEHICLE HAD ISSUES WITH THE ENGINE 'SURGING' ON ITS OWN FOR A FEW OF WEEKS. THIS WAS ESPECIALLY NOTICEABLE WHEN SLOWING DOWN OR BRAKING FOR A TURN. A VISIT TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALER DID NOT FIND A SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM. EVENTUALLY WHILE ON THE FREEWAY THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE WAS RACING TO OVER 65 MP...
Mileage: 37,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S FRONT DOOR FAILED TO OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE AND ALSO FAILED TO STAY CLOSED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT IT TOOK MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO SUCCESSFULLY CLOSE THE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS AWAITING DIA...
Mileage: 91,000
THE LOCK ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT LOCK. DOESN'T LOCK WITH THE REST OF THE DOORS AND I CANNOT LOCK MANUALLY. ANYONE COULD COME OPEN IT AT ANY TIME AND TAKE WHATEVER THEY WANT. IT IS NOT SAFE. I AM AFRAID IF SOMEONE RIDES BACK THERE IT WILL POP OPEN IF THEY LEAN ON IT. *TR
Mileage: 84,000
THE LOCK ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT LOCK. DOESN'T LOCK WITH THE REST OF THE DOORS AND I CANNOT LOCK MANUALLY. ANYONE COULD COME OPEN IT AT ANY TIME AND TAKE WHATEVER THEY WANT. IT IS NOT SAFE. I AM AFRAID IF SOMEONE RIDES BACK THERE IT WILL POP OPEN IF THEY LEAN ON IT. *TR
Mileage: 84,000
2007 FORD FOCUS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PANEL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED *SMD THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, IT WOULD COST $547.00 TO REPLACE THE CLUSTER PANEL. PLUS, THE COST FOR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, THAT WAS ALSO ON.
2007 FORD FOCUS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PANEL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED *SMD THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, IT WOULD COST $547.00 TO REPLACE THE CLUSTER PANEL. PLUS, THE COST FOR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, THAT WAS ALSO ON.
REAR DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WILL NOT LOCK. BOTH THE POWER LOCK BUTTON OR TRYING TO LOCK IT MANUALLY DO NOT WORK. I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO LOCK THE REAR DOOR FOR ALMOST A YEAR NOW. *TR
Mileage: 65,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SITTING AT A TRAFFIC STOP, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE REPLICATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ...
Mileage: 32,000
THIS IS FOR A FORD FOCUS ZX5 (4-DOOR HATCHBACK). AT 90K MILES PASSENGER BACK DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY BROKE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. REPLACED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY AND COST $90. NOW THE DRIVERS BACK DOOR LOCK IS BROKEN. IT WILL NOT WORK MANUALLY OR ELECTRONICALLY. MY CHILDREN ARE ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR...
Mileage: 90,000
THIS IS FOR A FORD FOCUS ZX5 (4-DOOR HATCHBACK). AT 90K MILES PASSENGER BACK DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY BROKE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. REPLACED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY AND COST $90. NOW THE DRIVERS BACK DOOR LOCK IS BROKEN. IT WILL NOT WORK MANUALLY OR ELECTRONICALLY. MY CHILDREN ARE ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR...
Mileage: 90,000
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 FREEW...
Mileage: 60,000
I WAS IN A AUTO ACCIDENT ON 05/18/2012, I WAS DRIVING 10 MILES UNDER POSTED SPEED LIMIT, I HAD A GREEN LIGHT AND A YOUNG GIRL AGE 17 RAN RED LIGHT I HAD NO TIME TO STEP ON BRAKES OR ANYTHING, I WAS KNOCKED OUT WHEN I CAME TOO, THE AIR BAG HAD DEPLOYED AND IT BURNED MY FACE, NOSE, I INHALED WHATEVER ...
Mileage: 85,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS MOVED TO THE SHOULDER TO BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE PUSHED TO A GARAGE TO PARK IT. THE CONTACT REMOVED THE IGNITION TRANSFORMER CAPACITOR AND THE VEHICLE STARTED AGAIN. THE ...
Mileage: 47,000
DRIVER SIDE FRONT AND REAR DOOR LOCKS WILL NOT WORK WITH REMOTE, WITH THE KEY, OR MANUALLY FROM THE INSIDE. PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCKS WORK AS THEY SHOULD. ANYONE CAN GAIN ENTRY TO THE VEHICLE AT ANY TIME. A REAR PASSENGER, ESPECIALLY CHILD, WOULD BE AT GREAT RISK. THIS IS NOT AN UNCOMMON ISSUE WITH ...
Mileage: 70,100
DRIVER SIDE FRONT AND REAR DOOR LOCKS WILL NOT WORK WITH REMOTE, WITH THE KEY, OR MANUALLY FROM THE INSIDE. PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCKS WORK AS THEY SHOULD. ANYONE CAN GAIN ENTRY TO THE VEHICLE AT ANY TIME. A REAR PASSENGER, ESPECIALLY CHILD, WOULD BE AT GREAT RISK. THIS IS NOT AN UNCOMMON ISSUE WITH ...
Mileage: 70,100
2007 FORD FOCUS ST 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 PA...
Mileage: 22,500
2007 FORD FOCUS ST 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 PA...
Mileage: 22,500
2007 FORD FOCUS ST 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 PA...
Mileage: 22,500
DASHBOARD AND RUNNING LIGHTS GOING OUT. REPLACED BLOWN FUSE AND THEN FUSE BLOWS AGAIN. OPENING AND CLOSING THE HATCHBACK THE LIGHTS CAME ON AND THEN OFF AGAIN AND THE REPLACED FUSE WAS BLOWN. LOCATED A BUNDLE OF WIRES WITHIN A RUBBER HOSE THAT RUNS FROM THE INTERIOR ROOF HEADLINE OUTER RIM OF THE VE...
Mileage: 38,460
DASHBOARD AND RUNNING LIGHTS GOING OUT. REPLACED BLOWN FUSE AND THEN FUSE BLOWS AGAIN. OPENING AND CLOSING THE HATCHBACK THE LIGHTS CAME ON AND THEN OFF AGAIN AND THE REPLACED FUSE WAS BLOWN. LOCATED A BUNDLE OF WIRES WITHIN A RUBBER HOSE THAT RUNS FROM THE INTERIOR ROOF HEADLINE OUTER RIM OF THE VE...
Mileage: 38,460
DASHBOARD AND RUNNING LIGHTS GOING OUT. REPLACED BLOWN FUSE AND THEN FUSE BLOWS AGAIN. OPENING AND CLOSING THE HATCHBACK THE LIGHTS CAME ON AND THEN OFF AGAIN AND THE REPLACED FUSE WAS BLOWN. LOCATED A BUNDLE OF WIRES WITHIN A RUBBER HOSE THAT RUNS FROM THE INTERIOR ROOF HEADLINE OUTER RIM OF THE VE...
Mileage: 38,460
12-26-2012 I WAS ON ROUTE 77 IN AKRON,OHIO WHEN I SLID ON ICE AND SNOW, MY CAR STARTED SPINNING AND AN SUV GOING NORTH AND MY CAR CRASHED. I SPUN INTO THE LEFT LANE WHERE A CADILLAC SUV WAS DRIVING NORTH AND HE HIT THE DRIVERSIDE FRONT SIDE OF MY VEHICLE. MY CAR MAY BE TOTALED. FRONT DRIVERSIDE HEAD...
Mileage: 90,000
12-26-2012 I WAS ON ROUTE 77 IN AKRON,OHIO WHEN I SLID ON ICE AND SNOW, MY CAR STARTED SPINNING AND AN SUV GOING NORTH AND MY CAR CRASHED. I SPUN INTO THE LEFT LANE WHERE A CADILLAC SUV WAS DRIVING NORTH AND HE HIT THE DRIVERSIDE FRONT SIDE OF MY VEHICLE. MY CAR MAY BE TOTALED. FRONT DRIVERSIDE HEAD...
Mileage: 90,000
THE DRIVER SIDE REAR DOOR (4 DOOR SEDAN SE MODEL) WILL NOT LOCK. I CAN'T LOCK IT MANUALLY OR ELECTRONICALLY. THE DRIVER DOOR WILL LOCK, BUT ONLY WITH THE KEY OR WHEN THE LOCK IN MANUALLY PUSHED. THE DRIVER SIDE REAR SHOULD NEVER FAIL IN A MODE THAT CAN'T BE LOCKED. THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. I...
Mileage: 105,000
THE DRIVER SIDE REAR DOOR (4 DOOR SEDAN SE MODEL) WILL NOT LOCK. I CAN'T LOCK IT MANUALLY OR ELECTRONICALLY. THE DRIVER DOOR WILL LOCK, BUT ONLY WITH THE KEY OR WHEN THE LOCK IN MANUALLY PUSHED. THE DRIVER SIDE REAR SHOULD NEVER FAIL IN A MODE THAT CAN'T BE LOCKED. THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. I...
Mileage: 105,000
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.
MY 2007 FORD FOCUS REAR PASSENGER DOOR LOCK WILL NOT LOCK. THIS IS A REAL SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE I HAVE CHILDREN WHO CAN PULL ON THE DOOR AND OPEN IT WHILE I AM DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. I CAN NOT EVEN "CHILD LOCK" IT. IN ADDITION, ON TUESDAY NIGHT I WAS ROBBED OF ALL MY CHRISTMAS PRESENTS THAT WERE IN T...
Mileage: 107,000
MY 2007 FORD FOCUS REAR PASSENGER DOOR LOCK WILL NOT LOCK. THIS IS A REAL SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE I HAVE CHILDREN WHO CAN PULL ON THE DOOR AND OPEN IT WHILE I AM DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. I CAN NOT EVEN "CHILD LOCK" IT. IN ADDITION, ON TUESDAY NIGHT I WAS ROBBED OF ALL MY CHRISTMAS PRESENTS THAT WERE IN T...
Mileage: 107,000
MY 2007 FORD FOCUS REAR PASSENGER DOOR LOCK WILL NOT LOCK. THIS IS A REAL SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE I HAVE CHILDREN WHO CAN PULL ON THE DOOR AND OPEN IT WHILE I AM DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. I CAN NOT EVEN "CHILD LOCK" IT. IN ADDITION, ON TUESDAY NIGHT I WAS ROBBED OF ALL MY CHRISTMAS PRESENTS THAT WERE IN T...
Mileage: 107,000
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 PI...
Mileage: 52,000
MY HUSBAND AND I WERE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 65MPH OUTSIDE OF CLEVELAND, OHIO WHEN THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT CAUSE. WE WERE SHOCKED, BUT MY HUSBAND WAS THANKFULLY ABLE TO KEEP CONTROL OF THE CAR. THE ROAD WAS TOTALLY CLEAR THERE WAS NO REASON FOR THIS TO HAPPEN. WE WENT TO...
MY DRIVER'S SIDE REAR DOOR WILL NOT LOCK. WHEN I TRY TO AUTO LOCK IT, IT DOES NOTHING. AND THERE IS NO WAY TO MANUALLY LOCK IT. BECAUSE OF THIS, THE DOOR REMAINS UNLOCKED AT ALL TIMES AND I CANNOT EVEN CHILD PROOF BECAUSE THAT WOULD ALLOW THE DOOR TO BE OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE, NOT THE INSIDE, THEREFO...
Mileage: 41,900
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECCURRED SEVERAL TIMES.IN ADDITION...
Mileage: 200
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECCURRED SEVERAL TIMES.IN ADDITION...
Mileage: 200
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH AND DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND UNTIL AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED FOUR ...
Mileage: 35,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE CONTACT DROVE OVER A TIRE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG THEN DEPLOYED ERRONEOUSLY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BRUISES TO THE ARMS AS A RESULT OF THE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ...
Mileage: 87,800
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG ERRONEOUSLY DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND WAS LATER TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE VEHIC...
Mileage: 65,000
AT 41,833 I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 60 MPH. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WENT ON, THE RADIO WENT OFF AND 60 SECONDS LATER I LOST ALL POWER. SPEEDOMETER WENT FROM 0 TO 60. TOWED CAR. REPLACED ALTERNATOR. AT 45, 296 MILES THE SAME THING HAPPENED-LOST POWER WITHIN 60 SECONDS OF ABS LIGHT GOING ON ...
Mileage: 41,833
BOTH REAR DOOR LOCKS WILL NOT LOCK, MANUALLY OR WITH ELECTRONIC DOOR LOCKS. *TR
Mileage: 39,500
KEY WILL NOT REMOVE FROM IGNITION. THIS IS A KNOW PROBLEM WITH THE FOCUS BECAUSE I HAVE SEARCHED THE INTERNET AND FOUND HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS. *TR
Mileage: 53,000
THE REAR DOOR LOCK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE STOPPED WORKING. IT IS STUCK IN THE UNLOCKED POSITION AND CANNOT BE LOCKED MANUALLY OR WITH THE REMOTE. *TR
Mileage: 65,847
ALTERNATOR WENT OUT ON WAY HOME FROM MISSOURI TO NORMAN, OK. REPLACED IT IN JOPLIN, MO. ALTERNATOR WENT OUT AGAIN 7/17/12 ON MY WAY HOME FROM MO. TOOK IT TO FORD DEALERSHIP IN NORMAN, OK AND GOT IT REPLACED ON 7/25. COST OVER $500. BATTERY LIGHT STARTED COMING ON AGAIN 8/3 AND I TOOK IT BACK IN. FOR...
Mileage: 72,610
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 ...
Mileage: 77,000
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 ...
Mileage: 77,000
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 ...
Mileage: 77,000
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 ...
Mileage: 77,000
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...
Mileage: 130,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LATCH WAS INOPERABLE. THE DOOR WAS BEING HELD CLOSED BY THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE LATCH FOR THE DOOR WAS FROZEN AND WOULD NEED REPLACIN...
Mileage: 89,000
3 OF 4 DOORS HAVE NOW BROKEN ON MY 2007 FOCUS, DUE TO THE SAME PROBLEM AS WHAT WAS RECALLED ON THE 05 MODEL -- THE DOORS WILL NOT LATCH AND/OR LOCK. THE DOOR MECHANISM IS THE SAME FOR 2000-07, SO I'M NOT SURE WHY 07 WAS NOT RECALLED AS WELL. I PAID THE DEALER OVER $1000 TO FIX THE FRONT DRIVER AND...
Mileage: 85,000
3 OF 4 DOORS HAVE NOW BROKEN ON MY 2007 FOCUS, DUE TO THE SAME PROBLEM AS WHAT WAS RECALLED ON THE 05 MODEL -- THE DOORS WILL NOT LATCH AND/OR LOCK. THE DOOR MECHANISM IS THE SAME FOR 2000-07, SO I'M NOT SURE WHY 07 WAS NOT RECALLED AS WELL. I PAID THE DEALER OVER $1000 TO FIX THE FRONT DRIVER AND...
Mileage: 85,000
THE DRIVER SIDE REAR DOOR WILL NOT LOCK. DID NOT REALIZE THIS UNTIL I WAS WITH A FRIEND AND HIS SON DRIVING DOWN OUR STREET AND MY FRIENDS SON OPEN THE REAR DOOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WHEN IT SHOULD OF LOCKED WITH THE REST OF THE DOORS. CAN'T GET THE DOOR TO LOCK NOW. *TR
Mileage: 61,000
THE DRIVER SIDE REAR DOOR WILL NOT LOCK. DID NOT REALIZE THIS UNTIL I WAS WITH A FRIEND AND HIS SON DRIVING DOWN OUR STREET AND MY FRIENDS SON OPEN THE REAR DOOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WHEN IT SHOULD OF LOCKED WITH THE REST OF THE DOORS. CAN'T GET THE DOOR TO LOCK NOW. *TR
Mileage: 61,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE CONTACT ...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE CONTACT ...
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, I AM THE OWNER OF A 2007 FORD FOCUS [XXX], IT'S A PRETTY GOOD LITTLE CAR. EXCEPT FOR ONE THING, THE BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON. THEN IT GOES OFF. THIS REPEATS. IT STARTED IN APRIL AND LASTED UNTIL THE CAR WOULDN'T START LEAVING MY WIFE STRANDED 50 MILES FROM HOME. WE HAD THE C...
Mileage: 53,887
WITH NO ACCIDENT, TRAUMA OR UNUSUAL EVENT, MY AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT BEGAN TO COME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. AFTER ABOUT A WEEK, IT STAYED ON. I TOOK IT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP. FOR $119.16, THEY DIAGNOSED IT AS CODES B1868 - AIRBAG LAMP FAILURE AND B2232 AIRBAG CIRCUIT OPEN LOOP #2 FRONT DRIVER'S S...
Mileage: 90,000
THE REAR DOORS DO NOT LOCK. THE MANUAL LOCKING DEVICE DOESN'T MOVE, NOR DOES THE LOCK ON THE REMOTE WORK, SO THERE IS NO WAY TO LOCK THE DOORS. THIS MAY HAVE BEEN LIKE THIS FOR A LONG TIME WITHOUT US NOTICING. THANK GOODNESS THAT A CHILD DID NOT TRY TO OPEN THE DOOR BECAUSE IT HAS NOT LOCKED. THIS I...
Mileage: 146,000
THE FORD FOCUS COLLIDED WITH AN ELK. THE DRIVER SEATBELT DID NOT LOCK AND THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO COLLIDE WITH THE STEERING WHEEL, WINDSHIELD, AND ELK. *JS
I WAS RECENTLY DRIVING AND MY CAR ENGINE WAS REVVING UP WHEN I WOULD PUSH IN THE CLUTCH. AFTER TAKING IT IN TO THE MECHANIC, THEY TOLD ME MY ALTERNATOR WENT OUT. THIS WOULD NOT BE A BIG DEAL BUT THIS SEEMS TO BE SOMETHING COMMON AMONG 2007 FORD FOCUS OWNERS. NOT ONLY DOES THIS REPAIR SEEM PREMATU...
Mileage: 78,000
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 NO...
Mileage: 64,000
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 NO...
Mileage: 64,000
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 NO...
Mileage: 64,000
THIS HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES (20+) WHERE I SLOW DOWN TO STOP AND IT ACCELERATES ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE TO THROW IT INTO NEUTURAL AND HIT THE GAS PEDDLE A FEW TIMES TO BRING IT BACK DOWN TO IDLE AND ONCE I COULDN'T GET IT BACK DOWN SO I HAD TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF AND RESTART THE CAR. I T...
Mileage: 28,998
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH OVER A POTHOLE, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO BOTH STATED THAT THE ENTIRE AIR BAG SYSTEM WO...
Mileage: 61,000
AT 7:30 THIS MORNING, I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON THE PALISADES PARKWAY, MY SPEED WAS ABOUT 70 MPH, WHEN SUDDENLY THERE WAS A LOUD BANG, FOLLOWED BY SMOKE IN THE INTERIOR OF MY CAR. I IMMEDIATELY SLOWED DOWN AND REALIZED THAT THE CAR WAS STILL OPERATING FINE, BUT THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG ...
Mileage: 93,453
DRIVER SIDE BACK DOOR WILL NOT LOCK AT ALL...THEREFORE I CAN'T LET MY CHILD RIDE IN THE CAR BECAUSE I CAN'T PUT THE CHILD LOCK ON THE CAR. THIS IS VERY UNSAFE!! *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE ABNORMALLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WOULD DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE REFUSED TO STOP. THE CONTACT THEN TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL IN MOTION. THE CONTACT TURNE...
Mileage: 55,000
WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE THE CAR HAD TOTAL FAILURE OF ITS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. ALL DASHBOARD FUNCTIONS FAILED, LIGHTS, RADIO, ANYTHING ELECTRICAL. WITHIN 5 MINUTES THE CAR STALLED AND WOULD NOT STARTED AGAIN. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP. TESTS INDICATED THAT THE ALTERNATOR WAS ...
Mileage: 30,630
AIR BAG LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED OR ON. HOWEVER, MY CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT OR COLLISION. POWER STEERING ON THE CAR WENT BAD. I HAD TO GET IT REPLACED. WANTED TO KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY RECALLS FOR BOTH OF THESE ISSUES. I BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW. SHOULD I BE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS THIS SOON? *TR
AIR BAG LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED OR ON. HOWEVER, MY CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT OR COLLISION. POWER STEERING ON THE CAR WENT BAD. I HAD TO GET IT REPLACED. WANTED TO KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY RECALLS FOR BOTH OF THESE ISSUES. I BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW. SHOULD I BE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS THIS SOON? *TR
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,...
Mileage: 83,835
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,...
Mileage: 83,835
PASSANGER REAR DOOR LOCK WILL NOT LOCK WITH MANUAL OPERATION OR THE REMOTE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE OUR KIDS CAN JUST OPEN THE REAR DOOR BECAUSE YOU HAVE NO ABILITY TO LOCK THE DOOR WITH THE CHILD SAFETY LOCK FEATURE. THE LOCK IS JAMMED IN THE UNLOCK POSITION. THERE IS A RECALL ON THE 200...
Mileage: 74,000
PASSANGER REAR DOOR LOCK WILL NOT LOCK WITH MANUAL OPERATION OR THE REMOTE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE OUR KIDS CAN JUST OPEN THE REAR DOOR BECAUSE YOU HAVE NO ABILITY TO LOCK THE DOOR WITH THE CHILD SAFETY LOCK FEATURE. THE LOCK IS JAMMED IN THE UNLOCK POSITION. THERE IS A RECALL ON THE 200...
Mileage: 74,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE RADIO AND ALL OF THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BEGAN TO OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE THEN STALLED. THE VEHICLE COASTED TO THE SHOULDER AND WAS TOWED TO AN AUTO BODY SHOP. THE AUTO BODY SHOP STATED T...
Mileage: 58,120
AIR BAG LIGHT LIGHTS UP INDICATING SOME TYPE OF FAILURE IF USED. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE. THE INDICATORS REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. IN ADDITION, THE SPEEDOMETER BECAME INOPERATIVE. UPON RESTARTING, T...
Mileage: 61,000
AUTO DOOR LOCK DOES NOT FUNCTION. I CAN HEAR WHAT SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING HAPPENING OR ELECTRIC MOTOR RUNNING WHEN I PUSH THE BUTTON BUT NOTHING HAPPENS. *TR
Mileage: 70,000
AUTO DOOR LOCK DOES NOT FUNCTION. I CAN HEAR WHAT SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING HAPPENING OR ELECTRIC MOTOR RUNNING WHEN I PUSH THE BUTTON BUT NOTHING HAPPENS. *TR
Mileage: 70,000
ONE OF THE REAR DOORS WILL NOT LOCK. THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED US THE MOTOR NEEDED REPLACED. THIS WAS SHOCKING NEWS SINCE THE CAR HAS RELATIVELY LOW MILEAGE COMPARED TO THIS TYPE OF NEEDED REPAIR. *TR
Mileage: 59,712
ONE OF THE REAR DOORS WILL NOT LOCK. THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED US THE MOTOR NEEDED REPLACED. THIS WAS SHOCKING NEWS SINCE THE CAR HAS RELATIVELY LOW MILEAGE COMPARED TO THIS TYPE OF NEEDED REPAIR. *TR
Mileage: 59,712
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 LOCA...
Mileage: 86,668
WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE 24 EAST BETWEEN NASHVILLE AND CHATTANOOGA, I HAD AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM THAT CAUSED MY ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN WHILE MY CAR WAS STILL TRAVELING AT 65 MPH. THE FIRST SIGN OF A PROBLEM WAS WHEN MY RADIO SHUT OFF UNEXPECTEDLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD TO IN...
Mileage: 37,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, SHE ATTEMPTED TO APPLY PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BUT THE PEDAL WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY OPERATE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AFTER APPLYING HEAVY PRESSURE. THE FAILURE HAD SINCE RECU...
Mileage: 83,335
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE ENGINE WAS IN OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSI...
Mileage: 8,000
ALTERNATOR FAILED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURE NEVER ONCE WAS INDICATED BY THE ILLUMINATION OF THE BATTERY IDIOT LIGHT BEFORE THE VEHICLE STALLED AT 15 MPH AND IN A DRIVE THRU AT A MCDONALD'S... THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE RESTARTED DUE TO DEPLETED BATTERY CHARGE...
Mileage: 86,939
PREMATURE AND UNEVEN WEARING ON ORIGINAL TIRES (PARELLI) ACCIDENT DUE FAILURE TO CONTROL AND/OR STOP THE VEHICLE BEFORE HITTING ANOTHER CAR. OVER 6,000 DOLLARS IN DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE AND WHIP LASH. *TR
Mileage: 35,000
PREMATURE AND UNEVEN WEARING ON ORIGINAL TIRES (PARELLI) ACCIDENT DUE FAILURE TO CONTROL AND/OR STOP THE VEHICLE BEFORE HITTING ANOTHER CAR. OVER 6,000 DOLLARS IN DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE AND WHIP LASH. *TR
Mileage: 35,000
MY 2007 FORD FOCUS HAS (HAD) HEATED SEATS. LATE WINTER OF 2011, MY DRIVER SEAT WOULD BECOME VERY, VERY HOT, AND I WOULD TURN IT OFF BECAUSE IT WOULD BECOME SO UNCOMFORTABLE. I FOUND OUT THIS FALL THAT THIS HEATED SEAT NO LONGER WORKS. I HAVE CHECKED THE FUSE AND IT IS FINE. THE INDICATOR LIGHT G...
Mileage: 26,548
OUR ALTERNATOR FAILED IN OUR FORD FOCUS ZX3 2007 TODAY WHILE DRIVING - GOT THE CAR TO FORD SERVICE STATION WITH SPARE BATTERY AND JUMPER CABLES AND DID SOME ON-LINE RESEARCH ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT SEVERAL OTHER FOLKS HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM: HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/FORD/FOCUS/2007/ELEC...
Mileage: 28,100
THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OF MY 2007 FORD FOCUS CAME ON FOR THE FIRST TIME AUGUST 31, 2011. THE CAR HAS 37,023 MILES AND HAS HAD ALL THE DEALER MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SINCE THE CAR WAS PURCHASED. I WAS TOLD BY THE LONGMONT FORD DEALER THAT THE ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC COMPUTER INDICATE...
Mileage: 37,023
THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OF MY 2007 FORD FOCUS CAME ON FOR THE FIRST TIME AUGUST 31, 2011. THE CAR HAS 37,023 MILES AND HAS HAD ALL THE DEALER MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SINCE THE CAR WAS PURCHASED. I WAS TOLD BY THE LONGMONT FORD DEALER THAT THE ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC COMPUTER INDICATED A...
Mileage: 37,023
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, ENGINE WOULD REV UP AND NOT SHIFT GEARS, ONCE IT DID SHIFT CAR LURCHED FORWARD. TOOK TO LOCAL MECHANIC WHO SAID TRANSMISSION WAS BURNING OUT. TOWED TO LOCAL FORD DEALER WHO CONFIRMED. FORD STATED THERE WERE NO COMPLAINTS ABOUT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. VEHICLE OUT ...
Mileage: 27,027
THE IGNITION KEY WOULD NOT TURN. THE REPAIR COST $305 AND FORD WILL NOT COVER THE EXPENSE UNDER THE EXTRACARE EXTENDED WARRANTY. MY RESEARCH INDICATES THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE 2000. I HAD A 2003 FORD FOCUS AND I EXPERIENCED THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM. I ASSUMED WHEN I PUR...
Mileage: 48,509
2007 FORD FOCUS PZEV MODEL. ONLY WHEN ENGINE IS COLD, WHEN TRANSMISSION IS PUT IN REVERSE, IT WILL SUDDENLY SURGE AND MOVE MUCH FASTER THAN THE AMOUNT OF PRESSURE ON THE ACCELERATOR WOULD CAUSE. IT BEGAN HAPPENING WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR BUT ONLY SPORADICALLY, IT SEEMS TO HAPPEN A LOT MORE NOW THAT TH...
Mileage: 800
MY 88 YEAR OLD MOTHER WAS PULLING INTO HER GARAGE WHEN GRABBING THE SHIFING LEVER TO PUT IT IN PARK IT CAME UP OUT OF THE COLUMN ALONG WITH THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION CAUSING THE CAR TO GO FORWARD AND HIT THE BOXES. THE KEY WAS LOCKED IN PLACE AND THE CAR WOULDN'T SHUT OFF. PISS POOR DESIGN OF SCREW ...
Mileage: 70,000
MY 88 YEAR OLD MOTHER WAS PULLING INTO HER GARAGE WHEN GRABBING THE SHIFING LEVER TO PUT IT IN PARK IT CAME UP OUT OF THE COLUMN ALONG WITH THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION CAUSING THE CAR TO GO FORWARD AND HIT THE BOXES. THE KEY WAS LOCKED IN PLACE AND THE CAR WOULDN'T SHUT OFF. PISS POOR DESIGN OF SCREW ...
Mileage: 70,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THE TREAD ON THE REAR TIRES WAS WEARING FASTER THAN THE FRONT. THE CONTACT STATED THE WEAR WAS ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE TIRES BUT THEY REPLACED THE REAR TIRES FOR THE THIRD TIME. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS...
Mileage: 27,000
2007 FORD FOCUS THROTTLE STICKS! MOST OF THE TIME WHEN I TRY TO COME TO A STOP, THE ENGINE RACES AND I HAVE A HARD TIME GETTING IT TO COME BACK DOWN TO IDLE. THIS ALSO HAPPENS WHEN TRYING TO GO SLOW. THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE THROTTLE! THIS IS HAPPENING ALL THE TIME! *KB
Mileage: 37,300
2007 FORD FOCUS THROTTLE STICKS! MOST OF THE TIME WHEN I TRY TO COME TO A STOP, THE ENGINE RACES AND I HAVE A HARD TIME GETTING IT TO COME BACK DOWN TO IDLE. THIS ALSO HAPPENS WHEN TRYING TO GO SLOW. THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE THROTTLE! THIS IS HAPPENING ALL THE TIME! *KB
Mileage: 37,300
WHILE DRIVING SLOWLY, THE REAR HATCH DOOR OF OUR WAGON WITH ELECTRIC LOCKS POPPED OPEN ON ITS OWN. I STOPPED AND CLOSED THE DOOR. SAME THING HAPPENED A COUPLE DAYS LATER. *TR
Mileage: 62,000
IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DISENGAGED THROWING DRIVER THROUGH PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD. THE ARMREST BETWEEN THE SEATS WHICH IS POSITIONED RIGHT OVER THE SEAT BELT LATCH AND IS ON A GOOSE-NECK MOUNT COLLAPSED AND RELEASED THE SEAT BELT. THIS RESULTED IN SERIOUS INJURIES. *TR
Mileage: 41,000
ALTERNATOR FAILURE. *TR
Mileage: 90,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ALTERNATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. NO REPAIRS WERE ...
Mileage: 41,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR OPENED WITHOUT INTENT. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE THE DOOR YET THE DOOR FAILED TO REMAIN IN A SECURED POSITION. THE VEHICLE PASSENGER MANUALLY HELD THE ...
Mileage: 62,000
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY COMPLAINT, BUT IT IS A COMPLAINT ABOUT A DEFECTIVE COMPONENT THAT AFFECTS COMFORT, IF NOT SAFETY. MY WIFE AND I BOTH BOUGHT NEW 2007 FORD FOCUSES. SOON AFTER MY CAR WENT OUT OF WARRANTY (AT ABOUT 37,000 MILES IN FALL 2009), THE AIR RECIRCULATION FUNCTION ON THE A/C STOPPED W...
Mileage: 21,000
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY COMPLAINT, BUT IT IS A COMPLAINT ABOUT A DEFECTIVE COMPONENT THAT AFFECTS COMFORT, IF NOT SAFETY. MY WIFE AND I BOTH BOUGHT NEW 2007 FORD FOCUSES. SOON AFTER MY CAR WENT OUT OF WARRANTY (AT ABOUT 37,000 MILES IN FALL 2009), THE AIR RECIRCULATION FUNCTION ON THE A/C STOPPED W...
Mileage: 21,000
2007 FORD FOCUS....ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY REPLACEMENT...IF YOU CHECK INTO THIS, YOU WILL NOTICE HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THESE ITEMS IN UNDER 50K MILES ON CAR. *TR
Mileage: 56,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR WOULD NOT REMAIN LOCKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS WAITING FOR PARTS TO ARRIVE TO REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNAWARE OF THE ISSUE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO FILE A COMP...
Mileage: 52,700
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS STATION WAGON. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH WHEN HE NOTICED THAT THE TAIL LIGHTS AND MARKER LIGHTS WERE NO LONGER ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO INFORMED HIM THAT THE WIRING HARNESS WAS CHAFE AND HAD A SHORT CIRCUIT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ...
Mileage: 120,000
I WAS DRIVING DOWN A CITY STREET WHEN MY DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. I DID NOT GO OVER A BUMP AND WAS NOT HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE TO JUSTIFY THE AIRBAG DEPLOYING. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND GOT OUT OF MY CAR. *TR
Mileage: 45,311
DRIVING DOWN DIRT ROAD ~45MPH. SPEED LIMIT IS 55MPH. SAID ROAD HAS NUMEROUS POTHOLES, NONE OF LARGE SIZE THAT WERE OBSERVED TO BE CATASTROPHIC. PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITH PASSENGER IN SEAT. SPOKE WITH FORD COMPLAINT LINE, THEY DENY THIS AS A FAILURE WITHOUT INVESTIGATING OR INSPECTING, ...
Mileage: 68,000
ALL OF THE LIGHTS IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIT UP AND ALL OF THE GAUGES STOPPED WORKING AND THEN THE CAR SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. IT HAPPENED YESTERDAY AND I HAD THE BATTERY CHANGED BUT THE PROBLEM RESURFACED THE NEXT DAY AND AGAIN THE CAR SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC AND I HAD TO HA...
Mileage: 38,600
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIRS. ONE YEAR LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE CLOCK SPRING WAS REPLA...
Mileage: 32,693
CAR SHUTDOWN COMPLETELY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD, IT STARTED WITH ABS LIGHT COMING ON. FOUND OUT ALTERNATOR HAD DIED AND KILLED MY BATTERY. *TR
Mileage: 25,530
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NOT A CRASH. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE WARRANTY DID NOT COVER THE REPAIRS AND THE CONTACT WOULD RECEIVE A RETURN CALL. THE C...
Mileage: 104,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THE DRIVERS SIDE SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING AFTER THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIANS HAD NOT DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER S...
Mileage: 30,500
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN BRAKING TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE ENGINE WOULD EXHIBIT AN ABNORMAL AND EXCESSIVE INCREASE IN RPMS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO RAN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND REPROGRAMMED THE PCM TO THE LATEST COLLABORATION. THE DEALER FURTHER...
Mileage: 26,600
JUST PURCHASED A 2007 FORD FOCUS HATCHBACK TWO WEEKS AGO. IT HAD 29,000 MILES ON IT. HARDLY DRIVEN. I DROVE AN HOUR AWAY FROM MY HOME, YESTERDAY,TWO WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING IT. THE RADIO WENT BLACK, ALL LIGHTS AND GAUGES FOLLOWED. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT APPROX. 2 MILES TO A TRUCK STOP, BEFORE THE CAR...
Mileage: 29,100
WHILE DRIVING ON A BUSY 3 LANE EXPRESSWAY IN THE CENTER LANE AT 60 MILES PER HOUR, THE LEFT CURTAIN AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND I WASN'TINVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. MY ARM FELT LIKE SOMEONE HIT ME WITH A BASEBALL BAT. BUT LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL AND NOT CAUSE A PILE UP. MY WIFE WAS IN THE CAR WIT...
Mileage: 55,423
SIDE AIRBAG ON 2007 FORD FOCUS DEPLOYED SPONTANEOUSLY WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON AN INTERSTATE ROUTE. ACCORDING TO A LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP," RCM RECEIVED CRASH DATA," THOUGH THERE WAS NO IMPACT. *TR
Mileage: 46,185
THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON MY 2007 FORD FOCUS ZX3 COMES ON AND REMAINS ON. DEALER RESET THE CODE AND IT STAYED OFF FOR A COUPLE MONTHS AND THEN CAME BACK ON. I AM TOLD THAT THE BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY SO LONG AS THE LIGHT IS ON. FROM OWNER FORUMS I GATHER THAT THIS IS NOT AN INFREQUENT ISSUE. *LN
Mileage: 104,000
DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT APPROX 60 MPH HEARD A VERY LOUD NOISE AND ALL OF SUDDEN MY 2007 FORD FOCUS CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP WITH THE SEATBELT BECOMING VERY TIGHT AGAINST ME AND JERKING ME, WITHIN A FEW SECONDS THE CAR WAS ABLE TO START AGAIN AND IT INFORMED ME THAT MY AIRBAGS HAD BEEN DEPLOYED. TH...
Mileage: 53,019
WHILE TRAVELING THROUGH OREGON ON I-205 IN EXTREAMLY HEAVY RAIN MY 2007 FOCUS WITH 64,000 MILES LOST MOST ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS INCLUDING HEAD LIGHTS, TAIL LIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS. AIR BAG INDICATOR ALSO ILUMINATED ON INSTRAMENT PANEL. THIS ALL OCCURRED WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MPH. I WAS ABLE TO CON...
Mileage: 64,965
I HAVE A 2007 FORD FOCUS,MY WINDSHIELD STARTED WITH A SMALL CRACK COMING FROM THE FIRE WALL AREA,BELOW THE DASHBOARD. OVER A FEW DAYS IT HAVE GROWN IN SIZE,AND ANOTHER CRACK HAS STARTED ABOUT TWO INCHES FROM WHERE THE FIRST CRACK STARTED. NEITHER CRACK IS FROM IMPACT WITH A FOREIGN OBJECT. *TR
Mileage: 34,000
2007 FORD FOCUS HAS WORN FRONT SWAY BAR RUBBER BUSHINGS AT 41602 KM THERE IS A RATTLING SOUND UNDER VEHICLE UNIT HAS NEVER BEEN DRIVER ON GRAVEL ROADS REPAIR COST ESTIMATE $ $246.49 WARRANTY REFUSED BY FORD FACTORY CUSTOMER REP PROBLEM IS RELATED TO IMPROPER SIZING OF BUSHINGS. *TR
Mileage: 416,023
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WOULD STICK AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO IT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY AND HAD OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES AND BECAME MORE FREQUENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEAL...
Mileage: 90,000
THE ACCELERATOR ON MY 2007 FORD FOCUS STATION WAGON WITH 50,000 MILES BEGAN STICKING WHEN THE TEMPERATURE GOES BELOW 40. I PRESS ON THE PEDAL AND IT WON'T MOVE, THEN IT JUMPS DOWN AND MOVES QUICKLY. ACCORDING TO THE FORD DEALER, AN ELECTRONIC PIECE, THE THROTTLE BODY FAILED. ACCORDING TO THEM, FORD ...
Mileage: 50,000
THE ACCELERATOR ON MY 2007 FORD FOCUS STATION WAGON WITH 50,000 MILES BEGAN STICKING WHEN THE TEMPERATURE GOES BELOW 40. I PRESS ON THE PEDAL AND IT WON'T MOVE, THEN IT JUMPS DOWN AND MOVES QUICKLY. ACCORDING TO THE FORD DEALER, AN ELECTRONIC PIECE, THE THROTTLE BODY FAILED. ACCORDING TO THEM, FORD ...
Mileage: 50,000
VEHICLE AUTOMATIC GEAR SHIFTER WAS PUT IN PARK AND COULD MOVE TO REVERSE WITHOUT PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON ON SHIFTER. THE KEY DID NOT RELEASE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, SO THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT DIRECTLY TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE AUTOMATIC GEAR SHIFTER WAS REPLACED AT DEALER. APPROX 47,000 MI...
Mileage: 47,000
FORD FOCUS 2007, 42,000 MILES. LIGHTS WENT OFF AND CAR STOPPED ( NO POWER AT ALL), DEAD) IN THE MIDDLE OF URBAN INTERSECTION WITH HEAVY TRAFFIC. IT WAS SAT. EVENING AND CAUSED SHOCK AND INCONVENIENCES TO DRIVER WHO MISSED IMPORTANT APPOINTMENT. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE ALTHOUGH THIS TIME AN ACCIDENT/...
Mileage: 42,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 42 MPH, THE VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK WHICH CAUSED THE CONTACT TO HIT THE WINDSHIELD AND SUFFERED INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MAN...
Mileage: 18,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 42 MPH, THE VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK WHICH CAUSED THE CONTACT TO HIT THE WINDSHIELD AND SUFFERED INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MAN...
Mileage: 18,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE FLOOR AND THE REAR DRIVER SIDE FLOOR BOARDS WERE WET. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE FLOOR BOARD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, BUT DIDN'T LOCATE WHERE THE FAILURE INITIATED THAT CAUSED THE FLOOR BOARD T...
Mileage: 38,301
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 WARRA...
Mileage: 53,000
3 VALVE STEMS ALL CRACKED IN THE EXACT SAME SPOT. FORD WILL DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. *TR
Mileage: 15,000
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE TIRES ON MY FORD FOCUS THREE TIMES IN 55,000. MILES. THE DEALER SAYS THAT FOCUSES "EAT TIRES" AND THAT I HAVE TO ROTATE EVERY OIL CHANGE. THAT DOESN'T EVEN HELP. I JUST KEEP BUYING TIRES TO BE SAFE. SOMEONE WITHOUT RESOURCES TO BUY NEW TIRES COULD HAVE A BLOW OUT ON THE...
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...
Mileage: 42,000
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...
Mileage: 42,000
DRIVER SIDE REAR DOOR LATCH WITH ELECTRIC LOCK INOPERABLE, DOOR WILL NOT LATCH SHUT. *TR
Mileage: 29,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. WHILE THE UNOCCUPIED VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE REAR PASSENGER WINDOW GLASS EXPLODED WITH AN EXTREMELY LOUD NOISE. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED NO IMPACT OR FORCE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOW GLASS SHATTERED THROUGHOUT THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. TH...
Mileage: 31,000
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 HA...
Mileage: 42,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START THEREFORE HE REPLACED THE BATTERY. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE RADIO, AIR CONDITIONING AND ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES FAILED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO TAKE THE VEHICL...
Mileage: 29,000
THE FORD FOCUS EATS TIRES LIKE CRAZY. I HAVE OWNED MY 2007 FOCUS FOR THREE YEARS NOW. I HAVE TO PUT NEW TIRES ON IT EVERY 16,000 MILES BECAUSE THE REAR TIRES ARE CUPPING. I'VE HAD THE ALIGNMENT/SHOCKS/SUSPENSION LOOKED AT AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THEY ARE FINE. I HAVE HEARD MANY PEOPLE COMPLAIN ABO...
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED WITH 5,000 MILES ON IT. SHE STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MAKES A NOISE WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN REPAIRED BUT THE NOISE WAS STILL PRESENT. THE VEH...
Mileage: 5,000
STEP-DAUGHTERS TOOK A LOAN FOR THE LOW MILEAGE ECONOMY CAR TO COMMUTE TO COLLEGE AND PART-TIME JOB. STARTING HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BATTERY. REPLACED IT. WIFE TRIED TO TAKE IT TO THE MARKET AT DUSK WHILE HER DAUGHTER WAS AWAY JUST TO KEEP THE CAR FROM SITTING. FOUR MILES DOWN THE TWO LANE THE ELEC...
Mileage: 45,000
THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY ON MY 2007 FORD FOCUS SE THAT HAS 27,783 MILES ARE DEAD. I TAKE THE CAR TO THE DEALER FOR REGULARLY SCHEDULED MAINTAINED ON TIME. BROUGHT THE CAR IN TODAY FOR OIL CHANGE AND 30,000 MILE REQUIRED INSPECTION AND MAINTAINED. I DROVE THE CAR ABOUT 40 MILES ROUND-TRIP AND ...
Mileage: 27,783
I WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION IN MY 2007 FORD FOCUS ST. I WAS AT A STOP LIGHT AND WAS REAR ENDED BY A TRACTOR TRAILER TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 - 25 MPH. UPON IMPACT THE UPPER HALF OF MY DRIVERS SEAT GAVE WAY CAUSING MY UPPER BODY TO FALL ONTO THE LOWER PART OF THE REAR SEAT. IT APPEARE...
Mileage: 70,000
THREE OF FOUR HANKOOK OPTIMO TIRES ON MY 2007 FORD FOCUS DEFLATED COMPLETELY OVER THE COURSE OF A MONTH. BROKEN VALVE STEMS WERE THE CAUSE IN EACH CASE. I HAD THE VALVE STEM REPLACED ON THE THREE FAILED TIRES AS WELL AS THE FOURTH; NO USE IN WAITING FOR THAT ONE TO FAIL TOO. *TR
Mileage: 48,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. HE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE POWER STEERING BECAME EXTREMELY STIFF AND DIFFICULT TO STEER. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE ALSO BEGAN TO LOSE POWER AND INDEPENDENTLY DECELERATE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE FROM THE ROADWAY AND DISCOVERED ...
Mileage: 81,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THE TIRE TREAD WAS WEARING PREMATURELY AND HE WAS ON HIS THIRD SET OF TIRES WITHIN ONE YEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE AN ALIGNMENT WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO RECUR. THE FAILURE MIL...
Mileage: 32,000
ABOUT 4 DAYS BEFORE THE INCIDENT, I NOTICED MY BATTERY LIGHT FLICKERING, I WASN'T TOO WORRIED ABOUT IT BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT STAY ON, I THOUGHT IT WAS PROBABLY THE BATTERY AND I WOULD REPLACE IT THE FOLLOWING WEEK, WELL IT DID NOT LAST A WEEK! THE REASON I WOULD CLASSIFY THIS AS A SAFETY PROBLEM IS:...
Mileage: 37,008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED SHE TRIED TO REMOVE THE KEY AND IT WOULD NOT COME OUT OF THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO REMOVED THE BATTERY CABLES IN ORDER TO REMOVE THE KEY. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR WHEN...
Mileage: 37,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE AND ATTEMPTING TO TAKE THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION, THE KEY BECAME STUCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE ENTIRE IGNITION WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWO MORE TIMES AND THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIR...
Mileage: 43,000
WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO VIBRATE INTENSELY. WAS AT APPROX. 60 MPH. TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP, THEY SAID THE PADS AND ROTOR WERE BAD. THIS CAR ONLY HAS APPROX. 30K MILES. THIS IS FAST WEAR ON BRAKES. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM. THE BRAKES ARE SLOW TO GRAB. *T...
Mileage: 30,000
2007 FORD FOCUS. CONSUMER WAS KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT. *BF THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH A BLACK BOX AND THE LAWYER HAS BEEN ATTEMPTING TO GET THE MANUFACTURER OF THE BLACK BOX TO DOWNLOAD THE RCM , BUT HAS BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. ON JULY 2009, THE LAWYER FOR THE DECEASED WAS INFORMED BY ONE OF THE ATTORN...
DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, 2007 FORD FOCUS SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. *TR
Mileage: 98,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE A/C HEAT KNOB BROKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE KNOB WAS REPAIRED. HOWEVER, THE KNOB BROKE AGAIN. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE WHEN THE COMPL...
Mileage: 30,000
1) IGNITION LOCK FAILURE. UNABLE TO REMOVE KEY OR TURN KEY. 2) MELTING OF BOTH REAR TAILLAMP HOUSING AROUND BULB SOCKET AREA; UNABLE TO REPLACE OR REMOVE BULB. DEALER SAYS IT IS FROM THE HEAT FROM THE BULB! *TR
Mileage: 115,000
1) IGNITION LOCK FAILURE. UNABLE TO REMOVE KEY OR TURN KEY. 2) MELTING OF BOTH REAR TAILLAMP HOUSING AROUND BULB SOCKET AREA; UNABLE TO REPLACE OR REMOVE BULB. DEALER SAYS IT IS FROM THE HEAT FROM THE BULB! *TR
Mileage: 115,000
1) IGNITION LOCK FAILURE. UNABLE TO REMOVE KEY OR TURN KEY. 2) MELTING OF BOTH REAR TAILLAMP HOUSING AROUND BULB SOCKET AREA; UNABLE TO REPLACE OR REMOVE BULB. DEALER SAYS IT IS FROM THE HEAT FROM THE BULB! *TR
Mileage: 115,000
GOT HOME FROM WORK AND KEY IS STUCK IN IGNITION OF 2007 FORD FOCUS! CAR WILL STILL CRANK AND DRIVE BUT THE KEY WILL NOT COME OUT! SHIFTER WILL ALSO SHIFT INTO ANY GEAR IN THE "OFF" POSITION AND WITHOUT FOOT ON BRAKE! ............... SECOND COMPLAIN...
GOT HOME FROM WORK AND KEY IS STUCK IN IGNITION OF 2007 FORD FOCUS! CAR WILL STILL CRANK AND DRIVE BUT THE KEY WILL NOT COME OUT! SHIFTER WILL ALSO SHIFT INTO ANY GEAR IN THE "OFF" POSITION AND WITHOUT FOOT ON BRAKE! ............... SECOND COMPLAIN...
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT HAD BEEN INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATING ON AND OFF FOR TWO YEARS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT IN TWO ACCIDENTS, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY; THE VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED IN BOTH ACCIDENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHOR...
Mileage: 5,000
BATTERY LIGHT GOES OFF AND ON. THEN RADIO GOES OUT, WITH LOW BATTERY READING ACROSS THE RADIO. THEN LIGHTS START TO DIM. ALL METERS STOP WORKING ON THE DASH AND THEN THE CAR JERKS WHILE DRIVING AND DIES AS IT WAS PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. REPLACED BATTERY ASSUMING SINCE THIS WAS THE DASH W...
Mileage: 56,000
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE THROUGH AN INTERCHANGE AROUND A CURVE, WHEN I HIT WHAT I THOUGHT WAS A POTHOLE. THE NEXT THING I KNEW, THE CAR FILLED WITH SMOKE AND MY SHOULDER FELT AS IF I HAD BEEN SLUGGED BY SOMEONE. AFTER COMING TO MY SENSES, I REALIZED MY SIDE AIRBAG IN MY SEAT HAD DEPLOYED AS...
Mileage: 24,000
2007 FORD FOCUS AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING AN ACCIDENT. *CW THE CONSUMERS DAUGHTER WAS TRAVELING 50 MPH WHEN SHE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. *JB
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, AN...
Mileage: 59,165
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, AN...
Mileage: 59,165
THERE APPEARS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE ALTERNATOR ON THE 2007 FORD FOCUS. SEARCHING ONLINE, I HAVE FOUND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE ALTERNATOR FAILING ON THIS VEHICLE, CAUSING A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, BRAKE LIGHTS, SPEEDOMETER, ETC.), OFTEN WHILE DRIVING. TH...
Mileage: 16,500
FIRST INCIDENT - DECEMBER, 2007-STOPPED IN TRAFFIC, EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION, APPLIED BRAKE AND SHIFTED CAR INTO NEUTRAL. TAPPED ACCELERATOR THREE TIMES, IDLE RETURNED TO NORMAL . SECOND INCIDENT - DECEMBER, 2007, WHILE EXITING STORE PARKING LOT, I STOPPED AND WAITED FOR TRAFFIC TO CLEAR ON...
Mileage: 14,080
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE KEYS WERE STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND COULD NOT BE REMOVED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE GEAR SHIFT FROM PARK TO DRIVE ALTHOUGH, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT LOCK. IT TOOK HER FOUR HOURS TO REMOVE THE KEYS FROM THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO ...
Mileage: 33,326
AT APPROXIMATELY 3:30 P.M. ON MARCH 13, 2010 I DROVE MY 2007 FORD FOCUS INTO MY DRIVEWAY, PARKED, TURNED THE ENGINE OFF, AND ATTEMPTED TO TAKE THE KEYS FROM THE IGNITION. THEY WOULD NOT COME OUT SO I TRIED SEVERAL DIFFERENT METHODS (I.E., RESTARTING THE CAR, PLACING THE CAR'S GEAR SHIFT IN VARIOUS ...
Mileage: 41,787
WHILE DRIVING AROUND DOWN TOWN LOS ANGELES THE 2007 FORD FOCUS THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE WENT FLAT THEN THE ENGINE STALLED. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO RESTART SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. WHEN WE GOT OUT OF THE CAR FLAMES WERE COMING FROM THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AREA. 911 WAS CALLED AND THE FIRE DEPARTME...
Mileage: 75,000
WHILE DRIVING AROUND DOWN TOWN LOS ANGELES THE 2007 FORD FOCUS THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE WENT FLAT THEN THE ENGINE STALLED. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO RESTART SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. WHEN WE GOT OUT OF THE CAR FLAMES WERE COMING FROM THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AREA. 911 WAS CALLED AND THE FIRE DEPARTME...
Mileage: 75,000
APPLIED BRAKES, HIT SNOWY SPOT ON ROAD, BRAKES LOCKED UP, ANTI LOCK DID NOT WORK. HIT CURB. ANTI LOCK BRAKES SEEMS TO WORK ONLY ON CERTAIN SITUATIONS. CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER SAID ANTI LOCK BRAKES DON'T WORK ON SNOW. *TR
Mileage: 37,600
FORD FOCUS STATION WAGON TAIL LIGHT OVER HEATING AND BULB FUSING TO PLASTIC LIGHT. *TR
I BOUGHT A 2007 FORD FOCUS IN MAY 2009, AND SHORTLY AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR I STARTED HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE KEY GETTING STUCK IN THE IGNITION. YOU CAN MOVE THE CAR IN & OUT OF GEAR EVEN THOUGH THE KEY IS IN THE OFF POSITION, BUT UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY. I TOOK IT TO THE FORD GARAGE WHERE I BOUGHT...
Mileage: 40,000
IN JUNE OF 2009 I TOOK MY 2007 FORD FOCUS IN FOR REGULAR OIL CHANGING MAINTENANCE AS WELL AS TO FIND OUT WHILE THE SEAT BELT LIGHT CAME ON WHEN MY SEAT BELT WAS LATCHED. THE SERVICE ATTENDANT CHECKED THE SEAT AND STATED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE SEAT BELT. WELL A FEW WEEKS AFTER THAT THE LIGH...
Mileage: 58,000
IN JUNE OF 2009 I TOOK MY 2007 FORD FOCUS IN FOR REGULAR OIL CHANGING MAINTENANCE AS WELL AS TO FIND OUT WHILE THE SEAT BELT LIGHT CAME ON WHEN MY SEAT BELT WAS LATCHED. THE SERVICE ATTENDANT CHECKED THE SEAT AND STATED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE SEAT BELT. WELL A FEW WEEKS AFTER THAT THE LIGH...
Mileage: 58,000
2007 FORD FOCUS WAGON WITH ALL THE WIRES (ABOUT 10 OF THEM) IN THE BODY TO LIFTGATE WIRING HARNESS CRACKED OR BROKEN. FOUND DUE TO BRAKE LAMP FUSE BLOWING REPEATEDLY, CAUSING LOSS OF ALL BRAKE LIGHTS AND A/T SHIFT LEVER INTERLOCK OPERATION. IT MIGHT HAVE GONE UNNOTICED IF IT WASN'T FOR THE INTERL...
Mileage: 33,000
2007 FORD FOCUS WAGON WITH ALL THE WIRES (ABOUT 10 OF THEM) IN THE BODY TO LIFTGATE WIRING HARNESS CRACKED OR BROKEN. FOUND DUE TO BRAKE LAMP FUSE BLOWING REPEATEDLY, CAUSING LOSS OF ALL BRAKE LIGHTS AND A/T SHIFT LEVER INTERLOCK OPERATION. IT MIGHT HAVE GONE UNNOTICED IF IT WASN'T FOR THE INTERL...
Mileage: 33,000
2007 FORD FOCUS WAGON WITH ALL THE WIRES (ABOUT 10 OF THEM) IN THE BODY TO LIFTGATE WIRING HARNESS CRACKED OR BROKEN. FOUND DUE TO BRAKE LAMP FUSE BLOWING REPEATEDLY, CAUSING LOSS OF ALL BRAKE LIGHTS AND A/T SHIFT LEVER INTERLOCK OPERATION. IT MIGHT HAVE GONE UNNOTICED IF IT WASN'T FOR THE INTERL...
Mileage: 33,000
THE KEY IS STUCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH . I THINK THE GEAR SHIFTER BUTTON HAS BROKE SOME HOW NOW WILLNOT RELEASE THE KEY THIS HAS BEEN A ONGOING PROB. WITH FORDS ....FIX IT PLEASE! *TR
Mileage: 51,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS WHICH WAS PURCHASED IN OCTOBER 2007. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH IN SNOW AND ICY CONDITIONS, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLIDE TOWARD TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED 360 DEGREES WHICH CAUSED IT TO FACE ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO SLIDE AND CRA...
Mileage: 80,000
2007 FORD FOCUS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ISSUES. TRANSMISSION SHIFTS TO NEUTRAL AND DOWNSHIFTS TO LOW GEAR AT HIGH SPEEDS WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING DRIVER AND PASSENGERS TO BE THROWN FORWARD. *TR
Mileage: 46,015
WHILE DRIVING WESTBOUND ON I-90 THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE ON MY 07 FORD FOCUS CAME OFF WITH ITS STRUTS STILL ATTACHED TO THE TIRE; RESULTING IN THE CAR SPINNING OUT OF CONTROL AND FLIPPING OVER A FEW TIMES BEFORE LANDING DRIVER SIDE DOWN IN THE CURB. THE CAR WAS TOTALED TO SAY THE LEAST. *TR
Mileage: 24,500
I WEAR A SIZE 13 SHOE & OCCASIONALLY WENT I DEPRESS THE BRAKES MY SHOE ALSO ENGAGES THE GAS PEDAL. 2007 FORD FOCUS. *TR
Mileage: 15,408
REAR TIRES WERE"CHOPPED" DUE TO REAR ALIGNMENT OFF. REPAIR SHOP HAD TO INSTALL SUSPENSION MODS TO GET ALIGN. HAD TO REPLACE ALL TIRES. TOTAL BILL WAS OVER $500.00. CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY (ONLY 28,000 MILES ON IT). WAS TOLD BY DEALER IT WASN'T COVERED. *TR
Mileage: 28,000
HAVE 2007 FORD FOCUS SE WITH 50,000MIL ON IT. 1ST OFFENSE HAPPENED JULY 2009. HAD TO REPLACE 100,000 MIL WARRANTY SPARK PLUGS(FORD PRODUCT) @ 38,000 MIL.THEY WERE BURNT TO CRISP .REPLACED THEN 2 WKS LATER BTWN 45-50 AN HR MY CAR WAS SHIFTING LIKE A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. I WAS TOLD I NO LONGER HAD A W...
Mileage: 48,326
HAVE 2007 FORD FOCUS SE WITH 50,000MIL ON IT. 1ST OFFENSE HAPPENED JULY 2009. HAD TO REPLACE 100,000 MIL WARRANTY SPARK PLUGS(FORD PRODUCT) @ 38,000 MIL.THEY WERE BURNT TO CRISP .REPLACED THEN 2 WKS LATER BTWN 45-50 AN HR MY CAR WAS SHIFTING LIKE A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. I WAS TOLD I NO LONGER HAD A W...
Mileage: 48,326
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. WHEN DRIVING HE HEARS A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT-END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER THE MULTIPLE TIMES AND THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED TWICE AN AN EXPENSE OF $500.00 FOR EACH REPAIR. THE REPAIRS HAVE NOT REMEDIED THE FAILURE, BECAU...
Mileage: 90,000
I HAVE A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE KEY IS STUCK IN THE IGNITION. THIS HAPPENED ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO. *TR
Mileage: 48,000
2007 FORD FOCUS, 40K MILES: EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE: WITHIN MINUTES OF A TEXT MESSAGE FLASHED ACROSS MY RADIO MONITOR, "LOW BATTERY", ALL GAUGES (GAS, SPEED, ENGINE TEMP) FELL TO 0. THIS HAPPENED WHILE TRAVELING AT THE SPEED LIMIT (70MPH) ON INTERSTATE 75 NORTH OF SARASOTA, FLORIDA. REDUCIN...
Mileage: 40,008
WHILE DRIVING CAR, LOST POWER, EVENTUALLY LOST ALL POWER. NO INDICATION PRESENT (RED BATT INDICATOR NEVER CAME ON) FORD SERVICE MANAGER SAYS THIS IS NORMAL FOR FORD CARS OF ALL MAKES, TRUCKS SEEM TO WORK BETTER. CAUSE WAS ALTERNATOR PUTTING OUT 0 CHARGE TO BATTERY. ALSO, FORD SERVICE MANAGER REVEALE...
Mileage: 71,000
WHILE DRIVING CAR, LOST POWER, EVENTUALLY LOST ALL POWER. NO INDICATION PRESENT (RED BATT INDICATOR NEVER CAME ON) FORD SERVICE MANAGER SAYS THIS IS NORMAL FOR FORD CARS OF ALL MAKES, TRUCKS SEEM TO WORK BETTER. CAUSE WAS ALTERNATOR PUTTING OUT 0 CHARGE TO BATTERY. ALSO, FORD SERVICE MANAGER REVEALE...
Mileage: 71,000
2007 FORD FOCUS LOSES ALL POWER, LIGHTS, SIGNALS, SPEEDOMETER ETC, WHILE DRIVING. MAKE IT TO DEALERSHIP AT GREAT RISK WITH NO BRAKE LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS ETC. TOLD ALTERNATOR IS BAD, DEALER TO REPLACE UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. FORD HAS A REALLY BAD DESIGN ISSUE HERE, AS IT ALSO HAPPENED WITH MY 2003 F...
Mileage: 71,000
I HAVE A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE KEY IS STUCK IN MY IGNITION. *TR
Mileage: 57,499
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAS 40,000 MILES AND THE ALTERNATOR HAS FAILED. THE VEHICLE HAS SHUT OFF ON FOUR OCCASIONS AND CONTINUOUSLY FAILED TO HOLD A CHARGE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE REPAIR COST WILL NOT BE PAID PER THE WARRANTY SINCE IT ...
Mileage: 40,000
MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING OUR 2007 FORD FOCUS. SHE WAS ON A SMOOTH ROAD, WHEN THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG OPENED FOR NO REASON. IT HIT HER ON THE SIDE OF THE HEAD, CAUSING HER TO HAVE HEARING LOSS FOR 2 MINUTES AS WELL AS A HEADACHE. IT ALSO CAUSED HER TO SWERVE THE CAR SLIGHTLY, BUT SHE HAD TOTAL CONTR...
Mileage: 37,400
DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE, SMELLED A BURNING RUBBER LIKE SMELL, CHECKED GAUGES, EVERYTHING WAS FINE, CONTINUED DRIVING, THEN NOTICED A LOUD THUMPING TYPE NOISE, AS I BEGAN TO PULL OVER TO TURN-AROUND UNDER A BRIDGE THE CAR BEGAN "BUCKING" AND THE ENTIRE TIRE ROLLED ACROSS THE OTHER LANE OF TRAFFIC...
Mileage: 17,542
KEY STUCK IN FORD FOCUS 2007. THIS APPEARS TO BE A CONSISTENT ISSUE CAUSED BY AN INFERIOR DESIGN AND METAL SELECTION MADE BY FORD. COMPLAINTS FOR OTHER MODEL YEARS IS CONSISTENT AND FORD REFUSES TO CORRECT PROBLEM. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL VEERED TO THE LEFT. WHEN THE CONTACT ARRIVED AT HER DESTINATION AND EXITED THE VEHICLE, SHE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY FLAT. SHE LEFT THE VEHICLE IN A PARKING LOT. THE DEALER SENT A MECH...
Mileage: 22,000
ON JUNE 13, 2009, MY HUSBAND, MY 16 MONTH OLD SON AND I WERE DRIVING ON I95 S FROM NORTH CAROLINA TO SOUTH CAROLINA WHEN MY REAR LEFT TIRE BLEW OUT. THIS SENT US FISH TAILING ACROSS ALL LANES AND FINALLY WHEN THE BACK OF MY CAR SPUN AROUND INTO THE SHOULDER, THE CAR FLIPPED ONTO THE DRIVER SIDE, THE...
Mileage: 32,000
ON JUNE 13, 2009, MY HUSBAND, MY 16 MONTH OLD SON AND I WERE DRIVING ON I95 S FROM NORTH CAROLINA TO SOUTH CAROLINA WHEN MY REAR LEFT TIRE BLEW OUT. THIS SENT US FISH TAILING ACROSS ALL LANES AND FINALLY WHEN THE BACK OF MY CAR SPUN AROUND INTO THE SHOULDER, THE CAR FLIPPED ONTO THE DRIVER SIDE, THE...
Mileage: 32,000
ON JUNE 13, 2009, MY HUSBAND, MY 16 MONTH OLD SON AND I WERE DRIVING ON I95 S FROM NORTH CAROLINA TO SOUTH CAROLINA WHEN MY REAR LEFT TIRE BLEW OUT. THIS SENT US FISH TAILING ACROSS ALL LANES AND FINALLY WHEN THE BACK OF MY CAR SPUN AROUND INTO THE SHOULDER, THE CAR FLIPPED ONTO THE DRIVER SIDE, THE...
Mileage: 32,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING AT LEAST 25 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REAR-ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, SHE CRASHED INTO THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. A TOTAL OF FOUR VEHICLES WERE INVOLVED IN THE CRASH. THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE....
Mileage: 40,000
PASSENGER SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG DEPLOYED AFTER HITTING A POT HOLE IN THE ROAD DOING ABOUT 25 MPH. *TR
Mileage: 36,000
MY 2007 FORD FOCUS KEY IS STUCK IN MY IGNITION &ITS A SECURITY AND SAFETY HAZARD, FORD WANTS TO CHARGE 400-500 DOLLARS TO FIX THEIR OWN COMMON PROBLEM. THE CONSEQUENCE OF THIS IS I WILL PROBABLY STOP STIMULATING THE ECONOMY ALONG WITH OTHERS AND NOT BUY AN AMERICAN MADE CAR. I REFUSE TO CORRECT A PR...
Mileage: 28,000
TIRE TREAD SEPARTION ON BOTH REAR TIRES OF A 2007 FORD FOCUS ZX4 SES.CAR ONLY HAD 14,000 MILES ON THEM.TIRES WERE REPLACED NEW NATIONAL TIRES. *TR
Mileage: 14,100
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, IT ACCELERATED TO 60 MPH AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ENGINE DETECTS THE PRESSURE ON THE ACCELERATOR AND AUTOMATICALLY ACCELERATES TO 60 MPH. THE DEALER IS CURRENTLY REPLACING THE VALVE TO COR...
Mileage: 60,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND HAD ALL FOUR TIRES REPLACED. SHORTLY AFTER THE REPAIR, THE FAILURE RESURFACED ACCOMPANIED BY MILD DRIFTING TO THE RI...
Mileage: 5,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR WOULD CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER REMOVED THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD IN ORDER TO REPLACE THE MECHANISM. THE REPAIRS WERE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. LESS THAN A YEAR LATER, THE V...
Mileage: 31,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR WOULD CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER REMOVED THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD IN ORDER TO REPLACE THE MECHANISM. THE REPAIRS WERE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. LESS THAN A YEAR LATER, THE V...
Mileage: 31,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR WOULD CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER REMOVED THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD IN ORDER TO REPLACE THE MECHANISM. THE REPAIRS WERE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. LESS THAN A YEAR LATER, THE V...
Mileage: 31,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, A LARGE TRUCK RAN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD AND CAUSED HER TO CRASH INTO A LIGHT POLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT SUFFERED MAJOR CONTUSIONS DURING THE CRASH. ONE YEAR AGO, THE CONTAC...
Mileage: 45,000
I RECENTLY HAD MY 2007 FORD FOCUS IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND THE AUTOMOTIVE COMPANY TOLD ME I WOULD NEED TO REPLACE MY TIRES. I HAVE ROTATED MY TIRES EVERY OTHER OIL CHANGE TO ENSURE PROPER WEAR AND EVEN WEAR AND ALSO FOR SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE. I HAD APPROXIMATELY 40K MILES AT THAT TIME. I ASKED T...
Mileage: 40,000
TRANSMISSION SLIPPING SO I TOOK IN AND HAD A TRANS FLUSH AND THEN, 6 MONTHS AFTER THAT MY WHOLE TRANSMISSION CAME OUT. A 2007 MODEL SHOULD LAST A LITTLER LONGER THAN THAT. I AM STUCK WITHOUT A VEHICLE. *TR
Mileage: 61,000
RECENTLY, MY 2007 FORD FOCUS SES WAGON BEGAN EXHIBITING A PROBLEM WITH THE PASSENGER AIRBAG SYSTEM. WITH MY WIFE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF LIGHT ON THE DASH WILL ILLUMINATE INDICATING THAT THE AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IF WE WERE TO GET INTO AN ACC...
Mileage: 40,825
KEY IS STUCK IN THE IGNITION. BASED ON OTHER COMPLAINTS, IT LOOKS TO BE THE IGNITION CYLINDER AND I WOULD URGE FORD TO DO A RECALL. *TR
Mileage: 41,000
THE VEHICLE WE HAD HAS HAD THE HEADLIGHTS REPLACED ON IT SEVEN TIME AND THE COMPANY REFUSE TO TALK TO US ABOUT THIS MATTER. *TR
Mileage: 1,500
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE VEHICLE HAS GOODYEAR TIRES, SIZE P19560R15 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES HAD A SLOW LEAK, WHICH FORCED HER TO PLACE AIR IN THEM EVERY WEEK OR TWO WEEKS. SHE STATED THAT THE DEALER SOLD HER A DEFECTIVE VEHICLE DUE TO THE TIRES AND CUP HOLDER. T...
Mileage: 32,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE VEHICLE HAS GOODYEAR TIRES, SIZE P19560R15 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES HAD A SLOW LEAK, WHICH FORCED HER TO PLACE AIR IN THEM EVERY WEEK OR TWO WEEKS. SHE STATED THAT THE DEALER SOLD HER A DEFECTIVE VEHICLE DUE TO THE TIRES AND CUP HOLDER. T...
Mileage: 32,000
WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD STARTING FEELING DIZZY AND BLACKED-OUT. HIT A LIGHT POST TOTALED THE WHOLE CAR FROM THE FRONT BOTH FRONT TIRES CAME OFF WHEN I HIT. THE AIR BAGS NEVER CAME OUT. I BROKE MY 11TH RIB AND MY BODY WAS ALL BRUISED UP. I HAVE PICTURES OF THE BRUISES AND OF THE CAR. *TR
Mileage: 36,000
2007 FORD FOCUS- KEY STUCK IN IGNITION WILL NOT COME OUT DEALER SAY COST WILL BE OVER $400.00 IT IS A PROBLEM NOTED BY FORD, BUT WILL NOT COVER ANY COST. *TR
Mileage: 37,000
I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE BRAND NEW AND WITHIN TWO YEARS OF OWNING THIS VEHICLE I HAD THE HEADLIGHTS REPLACED EIGHT TIMES. *TR
I WAS PASSING A CAR AND JUST COMPLETED THE PASS (APPROX. SPEED WAS 60 MPH), WHEN THE BACK RIGHT TIRE LOCKED UP. THIS CAUSED ME TO GO INTO ON COMING TRAFFIC. I THEN WENT OFF THE ROAD AND FLIPPED END OVER END ONCE AND BARRELL ROLLED THREE TIMES. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. I HAD MINOR INJURIES. WITNESSES STO...
Mileage: 3,600
I WAS PASSING A CAR AND JUST COMPLETED THE PASS (APPROX. SPEED WAS 60 MPH), WHEN THE BACK RIGHT TIRE LOCKED UP. THIS CAUSED ME TO GO INTO ON COMING TRAFFIC. I THEN WENT OFF THE ROAD AND FLIPPED END OVER END ONCE AND BARRELL ROLLED THREE TIMES. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. I HAD MINOR INJURIES. WITNESSES STO...
Mileage: 3,600
I WAS DRIVING MY 2007 FORD FOCUS WITH 40K MILES ON A HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 60MPH. I HEARD/FELT A VIBRATION FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. I THOUGHT THE MUFFLER WAS COMING LOOSE. THEN THE LEFT REAR WHEEL CAME OFF THE CAR. THERE WERE NO CARS BEHIND ME AND I WAS IN THE RIGHT HAND LANE SO I MADE IT TO ...
Mileage: 40,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A GARAGE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL FAILED. THE WHEEL WAS REPLACED. ON OCTOBER 23, 2008, WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL FAILED. THE VEHICLE SWERVED ACROSS THE ROAD AND CAME T...
Mileage: 10,000
NOTICED LOW TIRE, WENT TO FILL WITH AIR, AND VALVE STEM PULLED OUT OF TIRE. WENT TO DEALERSHIP, AND THEY SOLD ME A NEW TIRE. I EXPLAINED THE SITUATION, WITH THE VALVE STEM, BUT THEY MADE NO COMMENT OF ANY PROBLEMS. ...
Mileage: 13,000
YEAR OF VEHICLE: 2007 MAKE: FORD MODEL: FOCUS SE DATE OF PURCHASE: JULY 2007 SELLING/: SPREEN HONDA ODOMETER @ PURCHASING: 24,900 CURRENT MILEAGE: 49,000 PROBLEM(S) WITH THE FOLLOWING: TRANSMISSION - REPAIR ATTEMPTS: SRS/AIRBAG LAMP - REPAIR ATTEMPTS: STEERING SHAKE/VIBRATION - REPAIR ATTE...
YEAR OF VEHICLE: 2007 MAKE: FORD MODEL: FOCUS SE DATE OF PURCHASE: JULY 2007 SELLING/: SPREEN HONDA ODOMETER @ PURCHASING: 24,900 CURRENT MILEAGE: 49,000 PROBLEM(S) WITH THE FOLLOWING: TRANSMISSION - REPAIR ATTEMPTS: SRS/AIRBAG LAMP - REPAIR ATTEMPTS: STEERING SHAKE/VIBRATION - REPAIR ATTE...
YEAR OF VEHICLE: 2007 MAKE: FORD MODEL: FOCUS SE DATE OF PURCHASE: JULY 2007 SELLING/: SPREEN HONDA ODOMETER @ PURCHASING: 24,900 CURRENT MILEAGE: 49,000 PROBLEM(S) WITH THE FOLLOWING: TRANSMISSION - REPAIR ATTEMPTS: SRS/AIRBAG LAMP - REPAIR ATTEMPTS: STEERING SHAKE/VIBRATION - REPAIR ATTE...
YEAR OF VEHICLE: 2007 MAKE: FORD MODEL: FOCUS SE DATE OF PURCHASE: JULY 2007 SELLING/: SPREEN HONDA ODOMETER @ PURCHASING: 24,900 CURRENT MILEAGE: 49,000 PROBLEM(S) WITH THE FOLLOWING: TRANSMISSION - REPAIR ATTEMPTS: SRS/AIRBAG LAMP - REPAIR ATTEMPTS: STEERING SHAKE/VIBRATION - REPAIR ATTE...
2007 FORD FOCUS. *TR
2007 FORD FOCUS 6 TIRES BOUGHT IN LITTLE UNDER 30,000 MILES DEALER SAID NOR ROTATING ENOUGH. ANOTHER FORD DEAL SAID IT FOCUS IS A HIGH TIRE MAINTENANCE CAR GET RID OF IT. THE WHEEL ALIGNMENTS SO EXTREME TILT TIRES ARE CUPPING ON THE INSIDE BUT IF FACT SPECS. INDEPENDENT TIRE DEALER SAID THIS IS A T...
THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE PARKED DURING SHOPPING HOURS; DAYLIGHT. THE LEFT, BACK TIRE LET OUT A HISSING SOUND THAT WAS COMING FROM THE TIRE AREA. THE VALVE STEM WAS LEAKING AIR. THE TIRE WAS GOING FLAT. THIS WAS THE FIRST INCIDENT; 06/09/08; MILEAGE ON THE FORD FOCUS 2007 HATCHBACK WAS ...
Mileage: 14,143
2007 FORD FOCUS BOUGHT NEW JULY 2007 ALSO BOUGH FULL WARRANT AND GAP INSURANCE IN FEB 2008 DRIVING 65 DOWN THE INTERSTATE THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITH NOW REASON. 4 BOYS IN THE CAR. FORD SAID TAKE IT TO YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY. THEY ALSO WOULD NOT LOOK AT THE CD PLAYER ONE MONTH BEFORE THIS SO THE INSUR...
Mileage: 9,990
I HAVE TWO PROBLEMS WITH DESIGN FLAWS IN MY 2007 FORD FOCUS SSE: (1) .BECAUSE OF WHERE THE DOOR LOCK IS LOCATED, JUST ABOVE THE DOOR HANDLES (FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES) ALL THE DOORS WILL LOCK AT TIMES AND YOU DON'T REALIZE IT WHEN YOU OPEN, GET OUT, THEN CLOSE THE DOOR. MOST OFTEN IN SI...
Mileage: 3,065
I HAVE TWO PROBLEMS WITH DESIGN FLAWS IN MY 2007 FORD FOCUS SSE: (1) .BECAUSE OF WHERE THE DOOR LOCK IS LOCATED, JUST ABOVE THE DOOR HANDLES (FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES) ALL THE DOORS WILL LOCK AT TIMES AND YOU DON'T REALIZE IT WHEN YOU OPEN, GET OUT, THEN CLOSE THE DOOR. MOST OFTEN IN SI...
Mileage: 3,065
I HAVE TWO PROBLEMS WITH DESIGN FLAWS IN MY 2007 FORD FOCUS SSE: (1) .BECAUSE OF WHERE THE DOOR LOCK IS LOCATED, JUST ABOVE THE DOOR HANDLES (FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES) ALL THE DOORS WILL LOCK AT TIMES AND YOU DON'T REALIZE IT WHEN YOU OPEN, GET OUT, THEN CLOSE THE DOOR. MOST OFTEN IN SI...
Mileage: 3,065
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED LIT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, WHICH INDICATED THAT THE AIR BAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY. THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT DISENGAGE PROPERLY. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR DOES NOT UNLOCK PROPERLY OR O...
Mileage: 6,523
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED LIT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, WHICH INDICATED THAT THE AIR BAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY. THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT DISENGAGE PROPERLY. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR DOES NOT UNLOCK PROPERLY OR O...
Mileage: 6,523
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED LIT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, WHICH INDICATED THAT THE AIR BAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY. THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT DISENGAGE PROPERLY. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR DOES NOT UNLOCK PROPERLY OR O...
Mileage: 6,523
I HAVE NOW HAD TWO SIDEWALL TIRE BLOWOUTS ON PIRELLI P6 FOUR SEASON P205 50/16 BLACK SIDEWALLS ON TWO DIFFERENT FORD FOCUS'S IN THE PAST 8 MONTHS. *TR
Mileage: 5,040
WHILE TRAVELING EAST ON INTERSTATE 10 IN ARIZONA, REAR TIRE (DRIVERS SIDE) ON A 2007 FORD FOCUS SEPARATED (18,000 MILES ON CAR AND TIRES) CAR SLIDE SIDEWAYS INTO THE RIGHT SHOULDER AND FLIPPED TWICE. TOTALED CAR. *TR
Mileage: 18,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. WHEN THE CONTACT RELEASES THE THROTTLE, THE VEHICLE CONTINUOUSLY TAKES A LONG TIME TO RETURN TO IDLE. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, HE DOES NOT HAVE FULL CONTROL OF THE THROTTLE. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED, THE VEHICLE PULLS BEFORE IT DECELERA...
Mileage: 100
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. WHEN THE CONTACT RELEASES THE THROTTLE, THE VEHICLE CONTINUOUSLY TAKES A LONG TIME TO RETURN TO IDLE. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, HE DOES NOT HAVE FULL CONTROL OF THE THROTTLE. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED, THE VEHICLE PULLS BEFORE IT DECELERA...
Mileage: 100
FOR ABOUT A MONTH BEFORE BRINGING MY CAR TO FORD I HAD BEEN NOTICING A VIBRATION FEELING IN THE STEERING WHEEL THOUGH THE WHEEL WAS NOT SHAKING. THIS WAS ONLY HAPPENING WHEN I WAS GOING FASTER THAN 50-55MPH. I CHECKED THE AIR PRESSURE IN THE TIRES AND ALL WAS OK. FINALLY, I BROUGHT IT TO FORD...
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 CANA...
Mileage: 1,500
SEVERE TIRE WOBBLE. TOOK THE CAR TO DEALER. THEY SAID IT NEEDED ALIGNMENT AND 2 NEW TIRES. TOOK TO A TIRE DEALER THEY SAID THAT THEY HAVE HAD MANY OF THE SAME CARS IN THERE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. IT'S THAT THE REAR WHEELS ARE TOED-IN 50% TO MUCH FROM THE FACTORY SPECS AND IT JUST CHOPS THE TIRES UP...
SEVERE TIRE WOBBLE. TOOK THE CAR TO DEALER. THEY SAID IT NEEDED ALIGNMENT AND 2 NEW TIRES. TOOK TO A TIRE DEALER THEY SAID THAT THEY HAVE HAD MANY OF THE SAME CARS IN THERE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. IT'S THAT THE REAR WHEELS ARE TOED-IN 50% TO MUCH FROM THE FACTORY SPECS AND IT JUST CHOPS THE TIRES UP...
I WAS IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT AND MY SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CAN YOU EXPLAIN WHY? I OWNED A 2007 FORD FOCUS. *TR
Mileage: 12,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE STRUCK AND KILLED A HORSE. THE FRONT AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE INSURANCE COMPANY IS INVESTIGATING THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WILL BE TOWED TO A BODY SHOP. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED NECK A...
Mileage: 36,000
2007 FORD FOCUS WITH DEFECTIVE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE AIRBAG DOES NOT SENSE WHEN HIS GIRLFRIEND IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. HE ALSO SAYS THAT COLD WEATHER ENHANCES THIS PROBLEM. *KB THE PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. *JB
MY DAUGHTER WAS RECENTLY IN A HORRIFIC CAR CRASH IN HER BRAND NEW 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CAR FLIPPED, HIT A TELEPHONE POLE (REAR END) LANDED ON THE TOP AND ROLLED. THE AIRBAGS (FRONT AND SIDE) NEVER DEPLOYED. MY DAUGHTER SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES AND CUTS, SCRAPES & BRUISES - BUT THANK GOD SURVIVED. ARE...
Mileage: 5,500
I OWN A 2007 FORD FOCUS. I PURCHASED THE SE MODEL NEW BECAUSE OF THE ADDITIONAL SAFETY FEATURES SUCH AS FRONT AND SIDE AIR BAGS. MY DAUGHTER WAS INVOLVED IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT ON 4/5/08 WHERE A CAR PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF HER. HER FOCUS HIT THE CAR DEAD CENTER BETWEEN THE DRIVERS CAR DOOR AND THE ...
Mileage: 19,000
DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE WITH A FRIEND THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH WE HIT NOTHING THANK GOD IT WAS NOT THE DRIVERS AIR BAG THE CAR IS ONLY 8 MONTHS OLD WE HAVE A BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY WITH FORD MOTOR COMPANY. THEY WOULD NOT LOOK AT IT AND TOLD US TO GO TO OUR INSURANCE COMPANY. W...
Mileage: 10,445
2007 FORD FOCUS WITH SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE TIRES. CONSUMER STATES THAT HE HAS HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS INCUDING PUNCTURE IN THESE TIRES. HE STATES THAT IT HANDLED POORLY, AND HE HAD TO REPLACE THEM AT 26,000 MILES. *KB THE TIRES LOST AIR, AND A REPAIR THAT WAS MADE DID NOT HOLD.(HANKOOK OPTIMO TIR...
I BOUGHT THIS NEW 2007 FORD FOCUS ON 8-16-07 AND WHEN I LEFT AND HEADED DOWN THE HIGHWAY MY TIRES WHICH ARE PIRELLI P6 FOUR SEASONS 205/50R16 WERE MAKING A TERRIBLE THUMPING NOISE. I CALLED THE DEALER AND WAS REASSURED BY THE SALESMAN THAT THE IS WHAT HAPPENS WITH LOW PROFILE TIRES. I TALKED TO HIM ...
MY DAUGHTER WAS A PASSENGER IN A 2007 FOR FOCUS. SHE WEIGHS 175LBS. THE DRIVER REAR ENDED THE CAR IN FRONT OF THEM IN A 50MPH ZONE AND NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. WHY? *TR
I CAME HOME AND PARKED MY FOCUS AS USUAL. I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AS ALWAYS AND ENGAGED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. WHEN I GOT UP THE NEXT MORNING AND WENT OUTSIDE, MY CAR HAD ROLLED INTO A LIGHT POLE AT MY HOUSE AND DONE CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE TO THE DRIVER'S DOOR. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS STILL ENGAGED. ...
2007 FOCUS 3 DOOR SES PURCHASED NEW IN 11-06. BEGAN NOTICING MINOR STEERING WHEEL VIBRATIONS AFTER 6 MONTHS AND DEALER HAD ROTATED TIRES AT 8K MILES. AT 14 MONTHS AND 17K MILES THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION BECAME UNACCEPTABLE. DEALER DID A FRONT ALIGNMENT AFTER TELLING ME THE WHEELS WERE WAY OUT OF...
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A WINDSHIELD DEFECT BECAUSE IT WAS NOT INTACT. THE SEALANT WAS PLACED ON THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE FAULTY WINDSHIELD. SHE ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ALIGNMENT ISSUE THAT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STEER...
Mileage: 692
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A WINDSHIELD DEFECT BECAUSE IT WAS NOT INTACT. THE SEALANT WAS PLACED ON THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE FAULTY WINDSHIELD. SHE ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ALIGNMENT ISSUE THAT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STEER...
Mileage: 692
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A WINDSHIELD DEFECT BECAUSE IT WAS NOT INTACT. THE SEALANT WAS PLACED ON THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE FAULTY WINDSHIELD. SHE ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ALIGNMENT ISSUE THAT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STEER...
Mileage: 692
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A WINDSHIELD DEFECT BECAUSE IT WAS NOT INTACT. THE SEALANT WAS PLACED ON THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE FAULTY WINDSHIELD. SHE ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ALIGNMENT ISSUE THAT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STEER...
Mileage: 692
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES ON AND OFF WHEN AN OCCUPANT IS SEATED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE OCS SENSOR WAS MALFUNCTIONING AND THEY MADE THE REPLACEMENT. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PASSENGER...
Mileage: 91
NOVEMBER 19TH, ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE, BRAKES WENT TO FLOOR, I HIT A PICKUP. REQUESTED DEALER CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM, THEY DID A TEST DRIVE SAID BRAKES ARE FINE. NOVEMBER 30TH, DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, WENT TO STOP NOTICED BRAKES WERE MUSHY, NOT SAME TENSION AS USUAL BUT CAR DID BRAKE. DECEMBER 5TH, MAKING RI...
Mileage: 25,000
HAD BRAKE FAILURE, RESULTED IN ACCIDENT, HIT A PICKUP TRUCK AND APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. HOWEVER, THE LIGHT CAME ON AND IT DID REQUIRE A SWITCH TO BE REPLACED WHICH COST ME A COUPLE HUNDRED DOLLARS. *TR
Mileage: 25,000
HAD BRAKE FAILURE, RESULTED IN ACCIDENT, HIT A PICKUP TRUCK AND APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. HOWEVER, THE LIGHT CAME ON AND IT DID REQUIRE A SWITCH TO BE REPLACED WHICH COST ME A COUPLE HUNDRED DOLLARS. *TR
Mileage: 25,000
ON OCTOBER 25 2007 I PURCHASED A FORD FOCUS SEDAN 4 DOOR CAR WITH MORE OR LESS 400 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER I NOTICED THAT WHEN MY DAUGHTER WHICH IS 5 FOOT ONE, 112 LB WAS RIDING IN THE PASSENGER'S SEAT, AN INDICATOR LIGHT LIT INDICATING ME THAT THE AIRBAG IS TURNED OFF ( WRIT...
Mileage: 475
DEAR SIR: I RECENTLY PURCHASED A FORD FOCUS SEDAN 2007 WHICH HAS THE FEATURE IN WHICH IF THE FRONT PASSENGER IS NOT WITHING CERTAIN RANGES THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY. CONSISTENTLY, THE NOTIFICATION THAT THE AIR BAG IS OFF LIGHT ON WITH MY 22 YEAR OLD FEMALE DAUGHTER WHICH IS SHORT ( 5FOOT 2 AND 1...
THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT APPROXIMATELY 5000 MILES, NO MAJOR INCIDENTS LED UP TO IT, HOWEVER, MINOR SOUNDS WHEN IT SHIFTED, TRACTION CONTROL WOULD NOT SHUT OFF ON ONE OCCASION. *TR
Mileage: 5,100
2007 FORD FOCUS WITH UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION ISSUES. CONSUMER STATES THAT HER VEHICLE REVVED UP AND SURGED ALMOST HITTING A GUARD, AND THEN A SECOND TIME ALMOST WENT INTO THE WOODS. *KB *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH AND AFTER IT WAS REPAIRED, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. SHE RETURNED TO THE DEALER TWICE IN ONE WEEK AND THEY REPAIRED THE AIR BAG SENSOR THREE TIMES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIGHT WOULD...
Mileage: 8,300
I WAS DRIVING A 2007 FORD FOCUS THAT I HAD RENTED ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY UNDER GOOD WEATHER CONDITIONS, MID-MORNING, GOOD LIGHT, NO CURVES, NO DISTRACTIONS, LIGHT TRAFFIC. THE CAR BEGAN TO VEER TO THE RIGHT. I TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL TO CORRECT IT AND IT DIDN'T RESPOND. WHEN I TURNED IT A LITTLE FU...
Mileage: 7,300
I WAS IN A CRASH IN A 2007 FORD FOCUS. I WENT FORWARD WITH A FORCE SO GREAT THAT MY COLLAR BONE WAS BROKEN BY THE SEATBELT, BUT THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. IF IT HAD, I WOULD NOT HAVE HAD THIS FRACTURE. THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS.
Mileage: 7,300
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT HEARS METAL GRINDING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN. HE STATED THAT THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE, BUT ARE STILL SQUEAKING. WHEN HE RELEASES THE CLUTCH AND SHIFTS INTO NEUTRAL, HE HEARS A KNOCKING SOUND. THE CONTACT STA...
Mileage: 300
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT HEARS METAL GRINDING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN. HE STATED THAT THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE, BUT ARE STILL SQUEAKING. WHEN HE RELEASES THE CLUTCH AND SHIFTS INTO NEUTRAL, HE HEARS A KNOCKING SOUND. THE CONTACT STA...
Mileage: 300
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT HEARS METAL GRINDING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN. HE STATED THAT THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE, BUT ARE STILL SQUEAKING. WHEN HE RELEASES THE CLUTCH AND SHIFTS INTO NEUTRAL, HE HEARS A KNOCKING SOUND. THE CONTACT STA...
Mileage: 300
UNINTENDED ACCELERATION, FROM DECEMBER 1 DATE 5.2006 THRU CURRENT DATE. *TR
Mileage: 3,650
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEFROSTER WOULD NOT REMOVE THE DEW FROM THE WINDOW WHILE THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS ACTIVATED. THE DEFROSTER WOULD ONLY REMOVE THE DEW WHEN THE HEATER WAS ACTIVATED. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS ...
Mileage: 200
ON OR ABOUT 7/10/2007, MY 2007 FORD FOCUS ZX3 (ONE WEEK IN SERVICE, 400 MILES ODOMETER) LEAKED AN UNKNOWN QUANTITY OF FUEL ONTO THE FLOOR OF THE ATTACHED ENCLOSED GARAGE AT MY RESIDENCE. THE QUANTITY OF FUEL SPILLAGE IS UNKNOWN; HOWEVER, THE FUMES WERE SO STRONG INSIDE THE GARAGE, THAT THEY CONTAMI...
Mileage: 400
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 ...
Mileage: 19,000
THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURED ABOUT 10 TIMES. THE VEHICLE LOSES SPEED BUT THE TACHOMETER RPMS INCREASED. THE SPEED WILL DROP TO 5 MPH AND THEN INCREASE UP TO MAYBE 20 MPH AND THEN DROP BACK DOWN. IT WON'T GO OVER 20 MPH. THE CONDITION LASTE D FOR A COUPLE OF MINUTES. EITHER THE CONDITIONS CORRECTED ITS ...
AS I WAS DRIVING MY CAR IT STARTED TO STALL AND IT WOULDN'T ACCELERATE. A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. I KEPT DRIVING THE CAR HOME AND IT WAS NOT SHIFTING AT 35 TO 40 MILES P/HR. I TOOK IT TO A REPAIR SHOP NEAR MY HOUSE AND THEY DIDN'T REPAIR IT AT ALL. FROM THERE I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER REPAIR SHOP WHER...
Mileage: 30
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION IN JANUARY OF 2007. T...
Mileage: 3,000
SIDEWALL OF GOODYEAR TIRE ON DRIVER'S SIDE SEPARATED. NEWWCAR, 5100 MILES. *AK
Mileage: 5,100
INTREIOR LIGHTING OUT. ELECTRICAL PROBLEM ,NEW PART ORDERED. *AK
Mileage: 5,100
INTREIOR LIGHTING OUT. ELECTRICAL PROBLEM ,NEW PART ORDERED. *AK
Mileage: 5,100
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE IS A GREY, BLACKISH COLOR REFLECTING THROUGH THE VEHICLE'S WINDSHIELD. AS A RESULT, HE CAN NOT SEE THE AIR BAG, SPEEDOMETER, THE VENTS, AND A HUMP FIGURE. HE STATED THAT THE FAILURE PREVENTS HIM FROM SEEING THE VEHICLES IN FRONT...
Mileage: 200
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. AFTER ABOUT TWENTY SECONDS OF ROCKING LEFT AND RIGHT IN THE ROAD THE CAR MA...
Mileage: 5,200
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. AFTER ABOUT TWENTY SECONDS OF ROCKING LEFT AND RIGHT IN THE ROAD THE CAR MA...
Mileage: 5,200
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. AFTER ABOUT TWENTY SECONDS OF ROCKING LEFT AND RIGHT IN THE ROAD THE CAR MA...
Mileage: 5,200
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. AFTER ABOUT TWENTY SECONDS OF ROCKING LEFT AND RIGHT IN THE ROAD THE CAR MA...
Mileage: 5,200
THIS CAR IS GOING BACK FOR 3RD TIME FOR A FUEL LEAK . THE FUEL LEAKS OUT OF THE RETURN LINE AND DRIPS ON TO THE EXHAUS. T I GUESS FORDS IS WAITING TILL IT CAUSES A FIRE BEFORE THEY FIX THIS. I THINK THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL TO CHECK THE REST OF THESE CAR. I KNOW OF 4 OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD THE ...
Mileage: 800
2007 FORD FOCUS DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHILE I WAS DRVING IN GROCERY STORE PARKING LOT WITH SEAT BELT ON. NO COLLISION, NO VECHICLE BODY DAMAGE, SOME DAMAGE TO ME. INSURANCE ADJUSTER CAN FIND NO REASON FOR DEPLOYMENT, BE CAREFUL. I HAD NO EVEN MADE MY FIRST CAR PAYMENT. *AK
Mileage: 887
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. THE FRONT WAS NOT CAVED IN OR THE GRILL EITHER. THE SUPPORT BRACKETS FOR THE GRILL WERE ST...
Mileage: 1,000
RIGHT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WAS LEAKING. THIS CAUSES PREMATURE TIRE WEAR (CUPPING) AND UNSAFE HANDLING CONDITIONS. VEHICLE HAD LESS THAN 1,000 MILES ON IT. SHOCK ABSORBER WAS PROBABLY DEFECTIVE FROM MANUFACTURER AND FORD FAILED TO INSPECT OR NOTICE THIS DEFECT. FORD REPLACED THE PART AT MY REQUEST...
Mileage: 865
ON AN UPHILL SECTION OF ROAD (SLIGHT INCLINE) WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE WHILE STOPPED FOR A STOP SIGN, I RELEASED MY FOOT FROM THE BRAKE AND BEFORE I COULD STEP ON THE ACCELERATOR, THE CAR STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS. I WAS ABLE TO REALIZE WHAT WAS HAPPENING AND JAMMED DOWN THE GAS PEDA...
Mileage: 780
I BOUGHT A NEW 2007 FORD FOCUS AND IT IS FOUR MONTHS OLD WITH 20,000 MILES ON IT. THE TIRES ARE BALD WITH DIFFERENT PATTERNS. THE TIRE THAT CONCERNS ME THE MOST IS THE ONE THAT HAS A WAVE LIKE PATTERN ON IT. THE DEALER SAID ITS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR BUT ALL THE PEOPLE INCLUDING MECHANICS I SHOWED IT ...
Mileage: 15,000