Suspension
Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.
What Owners Say
"I had one ball joint changed. The other (s) was still in good condition according to my mechanic"
Cheryl A., QC (2007 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Had to get bushings replaced which I believe is a design fault from Ford"
Anonymous, MO (2007 Ford Focus SES Unsure)"Slight leak, but can't identify exact source"
Anonymous, TX (2007 Ford Focus Unsure 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Slow leak at the power steering pump area"
Anonymous, CO (2007 Ford Focus S 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Ford service said that the rack and pinion needed replacing and also that the water pump was leaking. Cost: $1700 Went to local mechanic-- he fixed the rack and pinion leak and replaced the water pump. Cost: $450"
John B., CA (2007 Ford Focus Unsure 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Power Steering pump was replaced due to it leaking fluid. Problem was resolved"
Anonymous, MA (2007 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"replaced leaking power steering pump flush kit and serpentine belt $270 parts, $340 labor at independent shop"
Anonymous, MI (2007 Ford Focus SES 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Had to replace the power steering pump & hoses. It cost almost $1000"
Debra T., WI (2007 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Gave out"
Anonymous, MI (2007 Ford Focus SE Unsure)"Grinding and squeezing noise and when cold hard to turn. Does not interfere with normal driving though"
Anonymous, CO (2007 Ford Focus SE Unsure)"Have gone through 2 pumps in under a year"
James K., MA (2007 Ford Focus SES Unsure)"Power Steering pump was replaced due to it leaking fluid. Problem was resolved"
Anonymous, MA (2007 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Pump failure caused leak in the rack and pinion"
Anonymous, TX (2007 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"the struts had to br replaced"
John S., MI (2007 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"1 rear shock blown; replaced both. 100000 plus miles seemed acceptable wear and tear"
Anonymous, NC (2007 Ford Focus SES 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Bushings were worn out on the front torsion barxetended warrenty paid for it"
Robert B., NY (2007 Ford Focus SES 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"had to be replaced"
Anonymous, NY (2007 Ford Focus S 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Sway bar links needed replaced"
Anonymous, IN (2007 Ford Focus SES 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"I had to replace the whole power steering system for the 2007 Ford Focus for about $2,000"
Anonymous, OR (2007 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"The repair bill said that two "Front Links" were changed. I assume that means steering links"
Cheryl A., QC (2007 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Had to change out do to pump failure"
Anonymous, TX (2007 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"As a result of the wheel bearings"
Robert S., IL (2007 Ford Focus SES 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Apparently steering wheel vibrations is caused by the failing of the engine mounts. A future 650$ repair. This issue also creates a droning noise in the car"
Anonymous, ON (2007 Ford Focus Unsure Unsure)"It's embarrassing"
Anonymous, CA (2007 Ford Focus SE Unsure)"had to be replaced"
Anonymous, NY (2007 Ford Focus S 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Eneven tire ware as a result of worn bearing and control arm"
Anonymous, NY (2007 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"High pitched screech. Needed left ftront wheel bearings replaced"
Robert S., IL (2007 Ford Focus SES 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Bearing froze and was changed on both rear wheels"
Bill L., CT (2007 Ford Focus SES 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"Left front wheel bearing had to be replaced"
Henry-Pietrofitta A., CA (2007 Ford Focus S 2.0-L 4 Cyl)
"turning right while going into driveways makes a grinding noise from the front right wheel area. I had the same issue with my 2001 focus. Costly repair then and I have to do it again on the 2007"
Anonymous, ON (2007 Ford Focus Unsure Unsure)