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1FAFP34N57W••••••2007 Ford FOCUS
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2007 Ford FOCUS build (9 vs 4).
9on this build
304on the model
74builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 3Equipment 2Latches/locks/linkages 2Suspension 2
What owners of this build wrote
SuspensionMay 2021
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
Air BagsJun 2016
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
Electrical SystemDec 2012
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…
Power TrainJun 2011
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…
Seat BeltsJun 2009
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…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FAFP34N57W365705 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.