2016 Ford Focus problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1192 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ford Focus. The most-reported areas: Power Train (677), Engine (237), Fuel/Propulsion System (165).
Key takeaways
- 1192 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 | 677 | 57% |
| Engine | 237 | 20% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 165 | 14% |
| Unknown Or Other | 107 | 9% |
| Electrical System | 85 | 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%.
| 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.
Power Train - filed 2026-09-20
The DPS6 transmission started out shuddering in low gears even after clutch replacement early on. This made pulling out into traffic slower than it should be. Received “transmission overheating” message “pull over for 5 minutes” in heavy traffic. Prior to the message car would shudder and lose power. This happened sudd...
Fuel System, Gasoline - filed 2026-08-31
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while in active traffic. There was no warning light illuminated. Prior to visiting the dealer, the vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics and the vehicle was inspected. The contact was informed that the fuel tank had collapsed. The ...
Unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2026-08-25
I WAS DRIVING 75MPH DOWN I-10 AT 11:30PM AND MY FOCUS SUNDDENLY DIED, I HAD TO PUSH THE CAR TO THE SHOULDER. INFORMATION FLASHED NOT IN PARK AND STARTED GHOSTLY TRYING TO START ON ITS OWN, I BELIEVE THE TCM FAILED. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED.
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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.