2016 Ford Focus problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1196 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ford Focus. The most-reported areas: Power Train (678), Engine (238), Fuel/Propulsion System (168).
Key takeaways
- 1196 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 27 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 24 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 678 | 57% |
| Engine | 238 | 20% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 168 | 14% |
| Unknown Or Other | 108 | 9% |
| Electrical System | 87 | 7% |
| Fuel System | 64 | 5% |
| Gasoline | 61 | 5% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 50 | 4% |
| Steering | 45 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 36 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 15 | 1% |
| Wheels | 15 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Cabin air filter
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- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Ford Focus 5 HB FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Ford Focus 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-11-03
I am filing this complaint regarding my 2016 Ford Focus S and concerns about a potentially recurring safety defect associated with Ford’s safety recall involving the canister purge valve. My vehicle experienced a no-start condition and stalling. The vehicle became inoperable and had to be towed to an authorized Ford d...
Electrical System,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-26
The vehicle was brought to a certified Ford dealership for an active safety recall and manufacturer extended warranty repair. Due to a malfunction related to the recall issue, the fuel lines were completely ripped off the fuel tank. This component failure is currently available for inspection on the dealership's lot. T...
Power Train,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-13
The vehicle is subject to NHTSA Safety Recall Campaign 18V-735 (Ford Recall 18S32) regarding a defective Canister Purge Valve (CPV) that causes fuel vapor saturation, excessive fuel tank vacuum, fuel tank deformation, and engine stalling.The vehicle presented with an active check engine light for diagnostic trouble cod...
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More for the 2016 Ford Focus
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.