Worst 2016 Ford Focus Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN
ENGINE
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Ford Focus.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 613 | 8 | — | 63,038 mi | |
| ENGINE | 227 | 6 | 1 | 58,041 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 162 | 2 | — | 57,458 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 103 | 3 | — | 64,411 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 77 | — | 1 | 52,191 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 53 | 1 | — | 82,119 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 49 | — | — | 87,288 mi | |
| STEERING | 44 | 1 | 1 | 60,346 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 33 | 1 | — | 31,805 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 19 | — | — | 97,157 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 15 | 11 | — | 59,872 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 13 | — | — | 85,550 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 13 | 3 | 1 | 41,534 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 12 | 1 | 1 | 53,938 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 11 | — | — | 28,419 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CLUTCHES/BANDS | 10 | — | — | 73,389 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 10 | — | — | 74,371 mi | |
| WHEELS | 9 | — | — | 36,158 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 8 | 1 | — | 177,600 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 6 | — | — | 17,250 mi | |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 6 | — | — | 25,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | 1 | — | 272,779 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 4 | — | — | 1,600 mi | |
| SEATS | 4 | — | — | 16,942 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 3 | — | — | 105,345 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER | 3 | — | — | 120,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | — | — | 143,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 3 | — | — | 88,784 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 2 | — | — | 70,000 mi |
Recalls for 2016 Ford Focus
13 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,053,160 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer, and 2024 Explorer vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer, and 2024 Explorer vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L Fox GTDI engine and a 6-speed manual transmission. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Ford Focus vehicles with a 2.0L GDI or 2.0L GTDI engine. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in fuel vapor management system.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Fusion vehicles equipped with a 1.6L GTDI engine and 6-speed manual transmission and 2015-2016 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L GTDI engine and 6-speed manual transmission. Also included are four 2017 Ford Focus vehicles that had clutch replacements with potentially affected parts. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.
+ 3 more recalls
Other Ford Focus Years
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