2007 Ford Focus transmission problems

Filed Feb 14, 2022 · Transmission · WY

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 driving off. Shifter, steering column, and key removal malfunction.

Filed Jul 17, 2017 · Transmission · 47,000 miles · MT

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, I finally put it in d & it worked. When I returned home, it literally stopped permanently in my driveway. I called a tow to take to ford dealership. I paid for the tow and of course almost $200 to tell me the transmission needed repaired! This would cost around $3600! Ford has been ignoring me for years because I feel they should pay for towing, diagnostics, repairs and car rentals. I have received nothing. Not a letter from the dealership's owner, nothing. I bought this car with eight miles on the odometer & took care of it so it would last many years. Ford has treated me extremely unfairly & I'm still very angry about the money I had to spend! Thank you

Filed Apr 5, 2017 · Airbags, Transmission · GA

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

Filed Mar 2, 2016 · Transmission · 83,000 miles · PA

"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 you can give me with this problem.

Filed Jan 18, 2016 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 56,998 miles · WV

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 was lucky and did not cause an accident because of the problem, and other cars behind me slamming on there brakes.

Filed Oct 21, 2015 · Transmission · 48,260 miles · IA

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.

Filed Sep 17, 2015 · Transmission · 79,000 miles · WA

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 the failure. The failure mileage was 79,000. The VIN was not available. Updated 01/12/16

Filed Jan 10, 2015 · Electrical, Transmission · 105,000 miles · KS

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.

Filed Jul 29, 2014 · Electrical, Seat belts · 65,000 miles · PA · 1 injury

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 driveway when I brought the car back home from the shop april 11, 2011. The next morning I took garbage down- didn't see it, fell & broke my wrist tfcf tear, subsequently resulting in surgery & the loss of my job as well as much pain when I never had an arm issue in my life. One transmission only lasted 6 weeks total. The first transmission was at around 20-22,000 miles. This brand new car did not pass my first pa inspection-what new car doesn't pass an inspection? Car was bought brand new & only has 137,000 miles currently after 7 years. Driving down the road, the seatbelts will jam or come undone & off for no reason, headlights will come on & off at times, the lighter switch almost caught on fire, when the car battery was jumped it melted some plastic on the car, the air bags show as being off all the time and numerous safety issues. We have called ford so many times including at the very beginning when all the problems began & they have refused to acknowledge or help us. They (ford customer service) have been terrible to work with-lacking care/compassion in regards to our vehicle & situation. We were forced to keep the vehicle since we took out a loan on it. I paid $18,000 for this car brand new and it has been nothing but a nightmare. This vehicle is an accident waiting to happen & a health hazard. Someone besides myself is going to be seriously injured due to the safety. I will not buy a ford ever again.

Filed Jul 25, 2014 · Transmission · 48,000 miles · TX

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 transmission gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle remained at the dealer for fifteen days while waiting on the replacement part to be available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000. Updated 02/02/15*lj updated 08/24/2017