Worst 2016 Ford Focus Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
Fuel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 613 | 8 | — | 63,038 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 227 | 6 | 1 | 58,041 mi | |
| Fuel System | 162 | 2 | — | 57,458 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 77 | — | 1 | 52,191 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 53 | 1 | — | 82,119 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 49 | — | — | 87,288 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 44 | 1 | 1 | 60,346 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 33 | 1 | — | 31,805 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 19 | — | — | 97,157 mi | |
| Airbags | 15 | 11 | — | 59,872 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 13 | — | — | 85,550 mi | |
| Body Structure | 13 | 3 | 1 | 41,534 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 12 | 1 | 1 | 53,938 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 11 | — | — | 28,419 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Internal:Clutches/Bands | 10 | — | — | 73,389 mi | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 10 | — | — | 74,371 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 9 | — | — | 36,158 mi | |
| Brakes | 8 | 1 | — | 177,600 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 6 | — | — | 17,250 mi | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 6 | — | — | 25,000 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | 1 | — | 272,779 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Evaporative Emissions:Canister | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Tv/Radio/Speakers | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 2 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2016 Ford Focus
8 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,613,645 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 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 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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 Focus and C-Max vehicles. The floor pan may have improperly welded left-hand apron joints.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Ford Focus hatchback vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to August 26, 2016 and equipped with a manual transmission. The hatchback of the affected vehicles may be unlatched with a single press of the interior latch release button. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
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2016 Ford Focus — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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