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2007 Ford Focus repairs by problem area

Engine (22%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (25%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (7%)

Chart based on 273 repairs.
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2007 Ford Focus other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (58%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

237100 mi

US $25
Rear hatch struts were bad. Replaced with new ones from Amazon. 
81000 mi Rear seat was loose when I bought the car (used). Dealer promised to repair it after purchase. The seat is now secured, but it's misaligned and no longer folds, and will need to go back for Take II. 
82000 mi A loose rear seat, present when I bought the car used, was inadequately repaired in a previous visit. It was re-done correctly. 
87000 mi Interior release for the back hatch stopped working. I elected not to repair it and will just use the remote. 
102000 mi The back hatch isn't reliably staying all the way up, especially in cold weather. Not worth the cost of repairing, but I'm now being more careful to watch my head. 
110000 mi

US $45
Windshield washer wasn't spraying. Lines flushed. 

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2007 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

99200 mi

C $100
replace skirting beneath engine that fell off 
25420 mi Bolt holding transmission assembly in place had loosened off and transmission was lurching underneath the car. 

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2007 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

121000 mi

US $300
The door handle no longer opened the door from the outside. I could open from the inside. The mechanic said the interior would soon fail to work as well. The mechanic had to take the door apart to replace two parts. The door works fine. 
34000 mi Headrest moves up when getting into car. 

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2007 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

60200 mi

US $300
Door lock not functioning 
62000 mi

C $160
inside part broke for door,could not open door. reinforcement part for door handle 
63100 mi

C $160
electric locking mechanism broke 
68000 mi

US $450
trunk latch broke, rear spoiler came off when closing. dealer unable to reattach spoiler. unable to replace spoiler, replaced deck lid and painted to match car. trunk latch repaired, works 70 percent. 
143200 mi

US $125
Broken door handle- could not open from outside 

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2007 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

75000 mi

US $250
The trunk latch was not working reliably--it often required multiple attempts to get it to latch securely. The latch was replaced and that fixed the problem. 
207000 mi

US $300
Driver's side door handle stopped working, broken linkage 

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2007 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

98 mi Warranty repair - Head Restraints not staying up 

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2007 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

55180 mi

C $75
Hood Latch cable snapped. Upon inspection it appeared to have deteriorated. Replaced hood latch mechanism cable. 

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2007 Ford Focus Other Problems

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