2007 Ford Focus: sudden loss of power

6 of the 391 complaints about the 2007 Ford Focus describe sudden loss of power.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 2%
typical mileage: 81,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Sudden loss of power by model year

2018
37
2017
37
2016
41
2015
46
2014
152
2013
120
2012
224
2011
1
2010
12
2009
11
2008
5
2007
6
2006
1
2005
6
2003
8
2002
23
2001
63
2000
77
1999
1

What owners say

Filed May 28, 2020 · Fuel system, Lights · 175,874 miles · TN

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 eastman rd last night going home lost all power.

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 Sep 4, 2012 · Electrical · 41,833 miles · WA

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 the freeway. Towed car. The shop said that the previous alternator had been installed incorrectly and also the PCM had burned out. Replaced alternator and PCM. At 45, 536 red charging light came on. Took car in, replaced alternator. At 45, 641 red charging light came on. Took car in. Replaced alternator. All repairs done at ford dealers.

Filed Jun 28, 2010 · Steering · 81,000 miles · TN

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 the belt tensioner had fractured. The belt was replaced two years prior to the failure. The dealer advised the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The failure and current mileages were 81,000.

Filed Jun 21, 2010 · Electrical · 37,008 miles · OH

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: because of the alternator failing and not charging the battery, my 2007 ford focus just stalled on a freeway going through cleveland ohio. Not only did I lose engine power, every thing electrical shut down turn signals, brake lights, horn, etc. Trying to navigate across 3 or 4 lanes of traffic is a dangerous situation, and depending on location of this type of failure or if it happened at night or early morning hours a different kind of dangerous situation could occur! I had to be towed to ford dealership on a saturday, but their service dept was closed until today monday, they called to inform me of cost of repair (over $400) when I pick up car I will make sure I get the old alternator.

Filed Sep 25, 2009 · Electrical, Lights · 71,000 miles · OR

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 revealed alternators are expected to last only 3-5 years, due to heat build up and no cooling provision for alternator. This is an unsatisfactory safety issue on both counts. Ford should be required to make battery warning work reliably in all cars, and provision/design change to enable alternators to cool themselves and last to normal eol (5 yrs/100k miles). Loss of power unexpectedly risks passenger and drivers safety as I had no external indicators, blinkers or brake lights available at 60 MPH on highway.