2007 Ford Focus steering problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2007 Ford Focus — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2007 Ford Focus. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at an undisclosed speed and turning, the steering wheel became stiff, and the contact heard scraping sounds emanating from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to the residence and inspected. The…”
filed Jun 25, 2024
“Have had the car for two years. Bought from private party. Have had no major issues till a few days ago. While driving steering wheel all of a sudden became very loose. You can move it back and forth with about an inch of play it didn't have before, all directions.. Took it to dealer for repair and…”
filed Feb 23, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Ford: some vehicles built on or after 10/3/05 may experience a customer concern of the power steering (p/s) system leaking and/or system noisy. *pe
TSB-0819-9 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2008
Steering problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 30 | 4% |
| 2017 Focus | 20 | 2% |
| 2016 Focus | 45 | 4% |
| 2015 Focus | 93 | 9% |
| 2014 Focus | 219 | 8% |
| 2013 Focus | 273 | 13% |
| 2012 Focus | 927 | 25% |
| 2011 Focus | 10 | 9% |
| 2010 Focus | 13 | 5% |
| 2009 Focus | 9 | 4% |
| 2008 Focus | 12 | 5% |
| 2006 Focus | 5 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 Ford Focus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.