2007 Ford Focus: check engine light

Filed Jan 23, 2021 · Acceleration, Electrical · 226,000 miles · DC

I got my vehicle from an auction site, so I do not have any history on it before 2016. The engine light comes on and goes off at regular intervals, especially, when the car is in extremely cold or hot temperatures. The gas pedal, also, gets stuck, regularly, I would have to be very careful with my pressure on the gas pedal to avoid hitting anything. I have noticed this, over the years, with the car in stationary mode and while the car is in motion, city or highway driving but, especially, after having to perform a hard brake in traffic. I would have to keep pressing on the gas petal to get it to release itself from whatever it is allowing getting stuck to, then the performance of the car is better, until the next time of it having to be unstuck. I have taken the car in for this issue but, the mechanics do not understand what I am describing. Of course, when these persons test drive my car they do not experience the problem, like I do, so there is no documentation in my possession on any of these issues. Another issue is the key ignition switch system, the key gets stuck in the ignition switch coil thingy. I had to get it repaired because of an issue of something new happening with the battery and electrical systems being drained because of the key not being able to come out of the coil, after the engine light came, again, in highway driving speeds of 70 miles per hour. The dealership that I have been going to has not been able to give me any feedback as to what to do, other than to just say buy a newer vehicle. I have been hearing a sound, recently, when the key is about to come out of the switch that sounds like a clicking release system click. I was just wondering if a spring is bad in the system. These are all unknown components parts, by the technical name, however, the issues are real important for the safety of myself and others on the roads that I drive on.

Filed Jan 3, 2021 · Electrical, Visibility · TN

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 works part time on front passenger side. The knobs for the heating/AC no longer work. The air directional button has also stopped working. Recently, the windshield wipers suddenly stopped working but it sounds like the motor is still working. I purchased my 2007 ff in 2011, paid it off in 2016. It now has over 235k miles on it. While all these issues have been a nuisance to contend with it has been a pleasure to own. I currently am working on getting the gasket changed for a second time, but that is work my son takes care of. I have reluctantly began began looking for another vehicle, as this one is finally wearing out.

Filed Jun 4, 2019 · Airbags, Fuel system · 100,000 miles · NC

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 him on thursday to go over the fuel system and engine to better diagnose the issue. In the meantime, I've been looking up various complaints and issues with my 2007 ford focus and not stating the specific issues and the two main complaints and recalls that keep coming upstate that there have been numerous airbags and fuel system issues. These are both the issues I'm having. The airbags light keeps coming on and off without the system being reset. The engine light is on and hasn't gone off. It came on when my husband filled the tank up about 3-4 weeks ago. The only reason we've not had my mechanic look at is due to income. I'm disabled, my husband is in the process of retiring in september and he was injured on the job and has been out for about 5 months. I wouldn't have even looked on the internet to see if there were recalls but we're making a trip to durham in july and need a reliable vehicle and are concerned about the engine catching fire or not getting the fuel needed. Please let me know if this has been any safety issues with this make and model of car. Thank you.

Filed Feb 13, 2019 · Electrical, Fuel system · 60,000 miles · CA

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 sometimes. And last, when I punch my excellorator to go on the freeway, it doesn't kick into overdrive every time. More times it doesn't than does.

Filed Aug 30, 2018 · Airbags, Fuel system · CA

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

Filed Jul 15, 2017 · Steering · MI

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.

Filed Jun 11, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · 989,887 miles · AZ

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 solenoid e. Took it to another place and they talked about just replacing the whole transmission!! The car only cost me $5400 why would I pay 4k for a transmission!! Why has there not been any recalls on this yet I have seen so many people say the same thing with new cars and less miles then mine, what is ford doing???......nothing!! Built ford tough my [xxx]!! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 22, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · MO

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.

Filed Oct 23, 2011 · Electrical · 86,939 miles · MI

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 level..... Note battery passed testing phase after alternator replacement.... Please note that the battery idiot light does illuminate during the key on engine off prestart system check.....once the battery was sufficiently jump charged the vehicle restarted and ran without any apparent problem from any system (no idiot lights illuminated and no check engine light). However when a charging system check was performed, the test revealed the alternator had failed and was not maintaining a voltage output sufficient to sustain vehicle operation. Please note that this alternator failure also caused the whole electrical system to shut down including all lights..... Does this or does this not present a sever safety problem caused by the stalling of the vehicle at any speed and or traffic condition since the circuit that should activate the idiot light when the charging system begins to fail and/or fails completely does not illuminate said idiot light system....

Filed Nov 10, 2009 · Engine, Transmission · 48,326 miles · OK

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 warranty(ford directly said this) went to another rep company. Told me my cylinders were going out. No engine light was coming on. Company told me to call ford directly because maybe there was a recall. They told me there wasn't and that I did have a powertrain warranty but this was not covered,yet my owners manual says that cylinders are covered by powertrain. I paid over $200 to fix problems in aug 2009.it is now oct 2009 and I will have to replace everything again! I am to this date barely over 2 yrs old on the vehicle(bought aug 2007) and just now turned over 50,000 mil. This should not be happening to this vehicle. The company I took it too said that they see this problem alot because the cylinders get too hot and burn the spark plugs because there is no cooling system for this area. This needs to be a recall.

Filed Jun 23, 2007 · Transmission · 30 miles · CA

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 where they recommended that I take it to the dealer. So, I took my car to bob baker ford. Bob baker ford told me the car needed a new transmission and they charged me $3,076.10 dollars. The car was repaired but I believe that the transmission in my 2004 ford focus was defective when I bought it from them and they should pay at least for the cost of the new transmission.