2016 Model Year

Ford Focus

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
1,172
Recalls
2
Crashes
26
Severe
47

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

18V169000 Mar 2018

Other

No consequence data available

17V052000 Jan 2017

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Nov 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. While operating the vehicle, the vehicle was shaking abnormally while idling, while low on fuel, while driving lon...

Power Train
May 2026

The vehicle experienced failure of the DPS6 dual-clutch automatic transmission. The transmission began slipping during acceleration, hesitating betwee...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 2026

My car is showing signs of recalls but it’s stating that it doesn’t have any recalls. There is a recall of the transmission failing because of the c...

Engine
Feb 2026

NHTSA Recall Number23V905 Recall Status recall Incomplete Ford performed an interim engine repair in 2024. Due to the unavailability of parts when th...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Jan 2026

I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding an ongoing mechanical issue with my 2016 Ford Focus. Although my vehicle currently shows zero activ...

Power Train
Jan 2026

Transmission is slipping. Check engine light is on. Code P07A5 (3/3) Permanent Transmission Friction Element B Stuck on.

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 2026

When driving my car all of a sudden it loses power almost like it’s struggling to go but the RPM revs up and makes a loud noise and my car kind of got...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Jan 2026

This vehicle been having problems with heater

Power Train
Jan 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled with the message "Transm...

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 2026

Fuel purge valve is malfunctioning. Vehicle loses power and is sluggish. Idles very rough and sometimes has a loss of power. My car has been at Ford t...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2016 Ford Focus has 1172 complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Power Train. 26 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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