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2016 Ford Focus repairs by problem area
Engine (46%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 37 repairs.
2016 Ford Focus repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (93%)
Chart based on 27 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 Wagon
turbocharged 148hp 1.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Ford Focus in Romania Jun 2016 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Sep 201714880 mi | rear suspension bolts tighten, no spare part replaced. | ||
| Apr 201824800 mi$80 | Squeaky noise detected, tie-rod end and dumper flange replaced. | ||
2016 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Focus in California, United States Nov 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201610000 mi | There was a thumping/rattling noise. The tsb#TSB-16-0083 | ||
| Jan 201711000 mi | Water seems to come inside the car when it rains. It smells horrible after it rains like mildew, but it still hasn't been fixed | ||
| Aug 201715503 mi | It's common problem with the focus transmission. They just go bad. The car will start stuttering when you take off | ||
2016 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 345hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| Ford Focus in California, United States May 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 20164500 mi | Rattles in both B-Pillars. Brought the car in 3 times so far. They added more pinch welds to the B-Pillars last time and had to paint. Did not correct issue. | ||
| Dec 20167000 mi | Brought car in for TSB BCM re-program. | ||
| Dec 201716000 mi | Emissions recall performed, reprogram ECU. BCM recall applied. | ||
| Ford Focus in Manitoba, Canada Mar 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 20186820 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! | ||
| Ford Focus in Delaware, United States Nov 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Sep 201713875 miUS $7430 | Complete motor was replaced due to hole in piston | ||
| Mar 201822000 mi | FSA replace the head gasket. Noticed no signs of a problem but many other owners did. | ||
| Ford Focus in New Hampshire, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 20178295 mi | replaced axle seal (front right) | ||
| Mar 201826000 mi | recall for cylinder head and head gasket | ||
| Ford Focus in Alaska, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 20176000 mi | Rear defroster always on at low power, won't turn off. Repair attempted by replacing relay, problem still present. | ||
2016 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 252hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Ford Focus in Florida, United States Jan 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 20178000 mi | Leaking timing chain cover. | ||
| Nov 201711000 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. | ||
| Feb 201814000 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. | ||
| Ford Focus in Florida, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201710400 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. | ||
| Jun 201712500 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. | ||
| Mar 201819500 mi | No start, would power accessories. Dealer tested @~200 CCA out of rated 550. Battery replaced under warranty. | ||
| Ford Focus in Washington, United States Jul 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 20179000 mi | Burning smell coming from transmission - dealership unable to identify cause; Ford told dealer to replace transmission and clutch plate. Repaired under warranty. Frozen RF wheel bearing, which was also frozen in the knuckle. both replaced under warranty. | ||
2016 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 123hp 1.0L I3 6-speed manual FWD
| Ford Focus in Arizona, United States Apr 2016 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Jul 20162700 mi | fan belt contacted radiator hose | ||
| Oct 201721000 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
| Ford Focus in Illinois, United States Jul 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201816000 mi | A/C stopped blowing through vents even though the fan motor was running. Started working on its own when brought to repair shop. No codes showed up when tested according to shop. The shop recommended replacing cabin filter. Replaced filter by the vehicle owner. | ||
2016 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Ford Focus in Florida, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201711000 mi | Reported that transmission shifting was rough, shuttered when shifting. Technician reprogrammed PCM and TCM to latest update. PID data record shutter RPM is 145 within expected limits. No other repair needed. | ||
| Dec 201717059 mi | REPORTED CAR HESITATING/ SHAKING ON ACCELL/ ADVISE CAUSE: 160109A REPROGRAM PCM AND TCM PERFORM SHUTTER TEST PASS 717 WFC:P59 42 PART #:7B546 AUTH CODE 717 17059 7B546 16-0109A 0.60 TESAT TO VERIFY CONCERN AND REPROGRAM PCM AND TCM TO LATEST CAL. PERFORM CLUTCH RELEARN AND PID DATA RECORD SHUTTER EVENTS APP1 27.4.45% ISSA 2774 HIGH AND 2605 LOW SHUTTER RPM IS 169 WITHIN EXPECTED LIMITS NO OTHER REPAIRS NEEDED AT THIS TIME | ||
2016 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Ford Focus in Montana, United States Feb 2016 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Apr 20164500 mi | Pulled fault codes, attempted to fix AC Pulled fault codes, attempted to fix AC. Replaced pressure transducer Pulled fault codes, attempted to fix AC | ||
| May 20166200 mi | Pulled fault codes, attempted to fix AC Pulled fault codes, attempted to fix AC. Replaced vehicle computer. 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. | ||
| Sep 201611000 mi | Into dealer for trip #7 for A/C problems. Intermittent problem. Dealer had no solution. Recurring problem. Intermittent AC issue | ||
2016 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
143-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Focus in Oregon, United States Mar 2017 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Jan 20186000 mi | Traction battery not charging. Dealer replaced 12v battery. Problem not resolved. | ||
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