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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%)

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2007 Ford Focus transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (16%)

$500 - $999 (26%)

$100 - $499 (16%)

< $100 (37%)

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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

Engine not specified

70000 mi

US $3000
Transmission went bad at 72000 miles 

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2007 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

236000 mi

US $40
Replaced reverse switch on transmission. 
249000 mi

US $800
CV axles were starting to click, so I replaced those. Also changed trans fluid, axle seals, front wheel bearings, tie rod ends, control arms, and rear (underside) motor mount. Also took it to a shop to have an alignment done. 

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2007 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

48980 mi The bearings in the transmission went bad. Dealer covered under the drivetrain warranty. No cost to us. 

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2007 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

151-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

19000 mi

US $1100
Transmission burned up at 18,036 miles- Ford said warranty exp at 18,000 miles- Sorry. 

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2007 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

13020 mi Clutch travel had changed, with very narrow catch threshold. Shop inspected clutch and bled the system and problem appears to be better now. However it still feels different than it used to. May require another trip. 
95000 mi Replaced leaking clutch pedal hydraulic 
126000 mi

US $45
Clutch Master Cylinder leaking. 

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2007 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

35000 mi

US $707
Axle Half Shaft broken, was replaced. 

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2007 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

148000 mi

US $250
Bearing noise on passenger side. but not the wheel bearing. 
122000 mi

US $1976
Passenger side CV boot missing clamp, no grease, joint looseness. Exhibited severe vibration on road after reassembly from strut replacement. Due to the large amount of passenger side suspension damage, I assume previous owner damaged the car in a accident. Passenger side axle replaced. 

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2007 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

60000 mi

US $500
Clutch master cylinder began leaking into drivers floorboard. Fluid shared with brake system, causing brake light to turn on. Replaced by dealer; brakes and clutch bled. 
126760 mi

C $440
Clutch master cylinder leaking. Replaced, all good 
131440 mi

C $1200
Clutch and slave cylinder replaced. 
143220 mi

C $600
Cv boot blew open. New one installed. 
93000 mi

US $300
Clutch master cylinder started leaking, and return spring also broke while the mechanic was replacing the cyclinder 
9157 mi replaced both axle shafts due to noise when turning as per TSB07-18-6 
164300 mi

C $550
shift linkage inside transmission failed. Roll pin failed causing trans not to shift into gear. 
191580 mi

C $75
clutch master cylinder was leaking at input rod seal. Replaced clutch master cylinder 

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2007 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

34000 mi

US $22
I noticed a loud buzzing sound when shifting the ATX into gear. Dealership replaced #1 shift solenoid. They were not sure that solved the problem, so they replaced the entire valve body. Mechanic told me that the inside of ATX was clean, no shavings. 

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2007 Ford Focus Transmission Problems

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