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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 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (48%)

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Chart based on 54 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

101000 mi

US $50
O2 Sensors 
75000 mi

US $618
EXHAUST FLEX TUBING NEED TO BE REPLACED CAR WAS DRIVABLE BUT MUFFLER SOUND LOUD 

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2007 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

37200 mi

C $120
Replaced passenger side liquid filled motor mount 
44640 mi

C $80
Left motor mount 
139500 mi

C $50
Replaced thermostat, required intake manifold removal, not fun... 
155000 mi

C $140
Passenger side motor mount replacement 
230300 mi

US $7
Engine's having issues with starting. Replaced spark plugs. 
231100 mi Replaced thermostat Replaced motor mount 
236000 mi Gas pedals was getting sticky. Cleaned throttle body. Afterwards, the long crank/hard start issue just about disappeared. 
238000 mi

US $115
Slight belt squeak, so while I was replacing my alternator, I replaced the belt, tensioner, and idler. 
249000 mi

US $800
Replaced rear (underside) motor mount. Greatly improved shifts. 
260000 mi

US $85
Replaced worn-out aftermarket motor mount with Ford brand part. 
262000 mi

US $29
Replaced valve cover gasket 
72000 mi Air intake flapper plastic material swelled and stuck in the aperture. 
74000 mi Air intake flapper valve sticking. 
81000 mi The engine was suffering from excess vibration when I bought it (used). The dealer promised to repair it after purchase. The invoice description says "install engine and transmission mounts." 
128000 mi

US $800
CEL came on. Shop diagnosed a bad thermostat (as I recall it), which solved the issue. 

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2007 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

208620 mi

C $160
Excessive engine vibration. Replaced right-hand engine mount with Motorcraft part 5S4Z6038CB. 
137100 mi Engine required long crank times to start. Cleaned crankshaft position sensor and haven't had problems since. 
142000 mi

US $100
Mounting bolt for idler pulley broke off in engine block. With much work, removed portion of bolt in engine block, replaced the bolt, and replaced idler pulley. 
147300 mi Excessive vibration noticeable from inside the car, and clicking noise occasionally during acceleration. Replaced engine mount, transmission mount, and torque strut mount, which fully resolved the problem. 
149900 mi

US $100
Car had issues starting. Replaced PCV valve, which solved the issues. Cabin heat was not very hot. Replaced thermostat with much fanfare (breaking a bolt off in the engine block in the process). New thermostat fixed the heat issue. 
37820 mi

C $250
Engine has not warmed up adequately in my opinion since new. I have complained about this a couple of times over the last couple of years but the dealer would not do anything about it. Decided to replace thermostat on my own. Now heating up OK 
39060 mi Fuel Line blew off fuel filter. The plastic hose clamping part was broken. As the plastic part was not available. the fuel line from the filter was replaced.  
131000 mi

US $50
Leaking fuel filter, replaced 

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2007 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

151-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

81000 mi

US $100
Tensioner pulley replacement 
136400 mi

C $100
Replaced original spark plugs 
151280 mi Muffler seam rusted out but was able to get some muffler cement in the crack for now, until I can get it replaced. 

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2007 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

116000 mi

US $800
Radiator thermostat replaced 

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2007 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

141600 mi

US $360
replaced belt pulley 
44000 mi

US $340
Vibration in reverse spooked daughter at college. Mechanic isolated problem to front motor mount. Replaced front engine mount. Causing vibration in reverse. 
75020 mi

C $50
The gas cap tether strap was catching on the gas cap causing the cap not to seal properly. This caused the check engine light to come on. Solution: remove the gas cap tether. 
109120 mi

C $850
Engine vibration. Replaced motor mount  and exhaust flex pipe 
125300 mi

US $30
P0456 Fuel cap was no longer sealing. Replaced fuel cap. 

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2007 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

39000 mi Check engine light came on, wife had simultaneously noticed some kind of transmission hiccup. Took it to shop, code said there was an intermittent problem with transmission position sensor. Cleared code, has not recurred. 
207000 mi

US $900
Car making too much noise, suspected exhaust problem 

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2007 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

106000 mi

US $170
All three motor mounts replaced to eliminate noise and vibration. 
130700 mi

US $8
Accelerator pedal sticking. Throttle body needed to be cleaned with throttle body cleaner to stop the air intake valve from sticking to throttle body. 
160000 mi

US $1600
Small oil leak. Replaced gaskets ($650) 
175000 mi

US $500
Replaced engine mounts 

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2007 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

1280 mi Warranty repair - car does not consistently start, and will occasionally stall immediately after starting. 
115000 mi

US $40
Replaced engine and transmission mounts (3) 
108000 mi

US $80
Self repaired/replaced engine mount (passenger side) due to excessive vibration transferring to car body. Issue resolved successfully. 
144000 mi

US $100
Self repaired/replaced another engine mount (passenger side) due to excessive vibration transferring to car body. Issue resolved successfully. 
83080 mi

C $300
Previous sticky throttle body, would stick at random time when applying accelerator pedal. Replaced with aftermarket throttle body from CFM. 
110600 mi

C $1200
Code P2004 Intake manifold Runner control stuck open. Had to replace manifold including tumbler flaps, Vacuum and solenoid. 
143220 mi

C $300
Coil pack on Cylinder 3 stopped working. Replacrd coil pack and spark plugs 
46200 mi

US $105
Replaced upper motor mount. Replaced upper motor mount 
54000 mi Sticking accelerator pedal (on down-stroke) in cold weather. Corrected by cleaning throttle body valve and lubricating accelerator cable. 

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2007 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

97000 mi

US $125
PCV hose assembly was cracked. Hose was found during 100,000 mile service. 
109700 mi

US $1200
Replaced Engine Mounts Valve cover gasket Replaced Spark Plugs Replaced injectors 
62620 mi

C $1250
Exhaust leaking form muffler and the resonator 

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