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2016 Ford Focus repairs by problem area
Engine (45%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (7%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 44 repairs.
2016 Ford Focus engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (6%)
< $100 (88%)
Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2016 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| 10000 mi | There was a thumping/rattling noise. The tsb#TSB-16-0083 |
2016 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 345hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 26000 mi | recall for cylinder head and head gasket |
| 13875 mi US $7430 |
Complete motor was replaced due to hole in piston |
| 22000 mi | FSA replace the head gasket. Noticed no signs of a problem but many other owners did. |
| 6820 mi | Needs a new head gasket. Head was confirmed to be ok. Once apart, head was found to have a problem and was replaced. Runs great. Maybe a bit stronger than before but might all be in my head, lol! |
| 7000 mi | Brought car in for TSB BCM re-program. |
| 16000 mi | Emissions recall performed, reprogram ECU. BCM recall applied. |
2016 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 252hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 10400 mi | CEL with code P0300 (multiple misfire) on cold start. No other symptoms. In shop for two days - compression/ignition good, no plug fouling, etc. Code cleared and car released. |
| 12500 mi | Same issue as before - CEL with code P0300 (Random multiple misfire) thrown at startup. Driveability and performance completely unaffected. Dealer scanned, documented and cleared code while car was still in the check-in area - total time: 10 mins. |
| 8000 mi | Leaking timing chain cover. |
| 11000 mi | Turbo oil feed tube had a bad banjo bolt. Dealer tech cleaned engine, introduced dye into oil and observed oil seeping from crush washers for turbo oil feed tube banjo bolt. |
| 14000 mi | Timing chain cover found leaking again. Vehicle down a half quart of oil. The dealer tech had to put in an order for some seals- crank and a few other pulleys don't have reusable seals, apparently. I don't know if these washers were replaced the first time it went in for the timing cover leak. |
2016 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 123hp 1.0L I3 6-speed manual FWD
| 2700 mi | fan belt contacted radiator hose |
| 21000 mi | Coolant in cylinder 2. The long block was replaced as was the turbo. |
2016 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| 13000 mi | Fuel pump failed while mechanic was testing the car after an oil change. Dealership replaced the pump for free. |
| 22000 mi | replaced top engine mount. |
2016 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 121000 mi US $450 |
purge valve replaced |
| 6200 mi | Catastrophic engine failure. Not repairable Catastrophic engine failure. 41 days at the dealer for this repair. I have brought this car to the dealer for repair/diagnosis 12 times for a number of problems in first 3 1/2 months of ownership. Filed Lemon Law claim. |
2016 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
143-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD
| 6000 mi | Traction battery not charging. Dealer replaced 12v battery. Problem not resolved. |
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