general problems of the 2007 Ford Focus

I got my vehicle from an auction site, so I do not have any history on it before 2016. The engine light comes on and goes off at regular intervals, especially, when the car is in extremely cold or hot temperatures. The gas pedal, also, gets stuck, regularly, I would have to be very careful with my pressure on the gas pedal to avoid hitting anything. I have noticed this, over the years, with the car in stationary mode and while the car is in motion, city or highway driving but, especially, after having to perform a hard brake in traffic. I would have to keep pressing on the gas petal to get it to release itself from whatever it is allowing getting stuck to, then the performance of the car is better, until the next time of it having to be unstuck. I have taken the car in for this issue but, the mechanics do not understand what I am describing. Of course, when these persons test drive my car they do not experience the problem, like I do, so there is no documentation in my possession on any of these issues. Another issue is the key ignition switch system, the key gets stuck in the ignition switch coil thingy. I had to get it repaired because of an issue of something new happening with the battery and electrical systems being drained because of the key not being able to come out of the coil, after the engine light came, again, in highway driving speeds of 70 miles per hour. The dealership that I have been going to has not been able to give me any feedback as to what to do, other than to just say buy a newer vehicle. I have been hearing a sound, recently, when the key is about to come out of the switch that sounds like a clicking release system click. I was just wondering if a spring is bad in the system. These are all unknown components parts, by the technical name, however, the issues are real important for the safety of myself and others on the roads that I drive on.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 72 mph, the vehicle began to vibrate and backfire. The engine was turned off however, the vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic informed the contact that the faulty pcm circuit board overheated and caused the four coils to melt. In addition, the catalytic converter was damaged. The vehicle was repaired excluding the replacement of the catalytic converter. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 93,100.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Focus . The contact stated while the vehicle was parked in the garage, the hood compartment ignited into flames. The fire department extinguished the flames. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 18,000. Mah.

When slowing down (coasting or breaking) the accelerator hangs. It will hold at a constant rpm (between 2500 and 4000, different each time) I have to put the car in neutral and depress the throttle all the way several times. I checked the throttle cable and there is still tension on it so it is not mechanical between the pedal and the throttle body. Almost seems like a neutral sensor.

I was driving my 2007 Ford Focus purchased it new, currently has 19,000 miles on it. While driving down the road today smoke started to fill the passenger compartment. I pulled over and looked under the hood and my engine was on fire. Wires melting all over the place, flames and smoke coming out of the alternator. This was a safety hazard, the smoke could've over come me or my passengers, plus the fire itself could have caused injuries if I had driven a block or two down the road. It was towed to the nearest Ford dealer, but it wont get looked at until next week. My car is under warranty.