2007 Ford Focus suspension problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2007 Ford Focus — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact stated that her mother-in-law owns a 2007 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while her mother-in-law was driving at an unknown speed, the front passenger’s side wheel detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure as a control arm…”
filed Jun 15, 2022
“Noticed small hole in front control arm while servicing brakes. Stamped sheet metal control arm rusted through and was failing. Very poor designe that was discontinued for apparent reasons the following model year.”
filed Jun 14, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 3 | 0% |
| 2017 Focus | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 Focus | 6 | 1% |
| 2015 Focus | 4 | 0% |
| 2014 Focus | 19 | 1% |
| 2013 Focus | 15 | 1% |
| 2012 Focus | 28 | 1% |
| 2011 Focus | 5 | 4% |
| 2010 Focus | 19 | 7% |
| 2009 Focus | 25 | 11% |
| 2008 Focus | 23 | 9% |
| 2006 Focus | 10 | 5% |
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.