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2016 Ford Focus repairs by problem area
Chart based on 45 repairs.
Chart based on 34 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 2017 14880 mi |
rear suspension bolts tighten, no spare part replaced. | ||
| Apr 2018 24800 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 2016 10000 mi |
There was a thumping/rattling noise. The tsb#TSB-16-0083 | ||
| Jan 2017 11000 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 2017 15503 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 Sedan
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Ford Focus in Maryland, United States Dec 2017 - Jun 2024 | |||
| Nov 2019 29000 mi US $1800 |
Replaced clutch | ||
| Sep 2023 64000 mi US $1400 |
Had to replace the complete power steering unit. This has an electronic steering unit and the entire unit had to be replaced | ||
2016 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 345hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| Ford Focus in New Hampshire, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 2017 8295 mi |
replaced axle seal (front right) | ||
| Mar 2018 26000 mi |
recall for cylinder head and head gasket | ||
| Ford Focus in California, United States May 2016 - Apr 2021 | |||
| Oct 2016 4500 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 2016 7000 mi |
Brought car in for TSB BCM re-program. | ||
| Dec 2017 16000 mi |
Emissions recall performed, reprogram ECU. BCM recall applied. | ||
| Ford Focus in Alaska, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 2017 6000 mi |
Rear defroster always on at low power, won't turn off. Repair attempted by replacing relay, problem still present. | ||
| Ford Focus in Delaware, United States Nov 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Sep 2017 13875 mi US $7430 |
Complete motor was replaced due to hole in piston | ||
| Mar 2018 22000 mi |
FSA replace the head gasket. Noticed no signs of a problem but many other owners did. | ||
| Ford Focus in Manitoba, Canada Mar 2017 - Sep 2020 | |||
| Jun 2018 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! | ||
2016 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 252hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Ford Focus in Florida, United States Feb 2016 - Nov 2019 | |||
| Feb 2017 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. | ||
| Jun 2017 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. | ||
| Mar 2018 19500 mi |
No start, would power accessories. Dealer tested @~200 CCA out of rated 550. Battery replaced under warranty. | ||
| Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada Jul 2021 - Oct 2024 | |||
| May 2022 97960 mi C $250 |
Replace seized rear right caliper and tighten parking brake | ||
| Ford Focus in Florida, United States Jan 2017 - Aug 2023 | |||
| Aug 2017 8000 mi |
Leaking timing chain cover. | ||
| Nov 2017 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. | ||
| Feb 2018 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. | ||
| Ford Focus in Washington, United States Jul 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 2017 9000 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. | ||
| Jan 2021 51000 mi US $316 |
replaced rear rotors with aftermarket rotors, along with aftermarket pads, due to excessive wear from factory parts. Cost reported is just for labor, at a top local shop. | ||
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 2016 2700 mi |
fan belt contacted radiator hose | ||
| Oct 2017 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
| Ford Focus in New York, United States May 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Dec 2021 13000 mi |
Fuel pump failed while mechanic was testing the car after an oil change. Dealership replaced the pump for free. | ||
| Ford Focus in Illinois, United States Jul 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2018 16000 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. | ||
| Ford Focus in Florida, United States Jan 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 2021 22000 mi |
was not shifting gears was covered under warranty. replaced clutch assembly and reflashed transmission shifting sensors. a common problem with this year make and model. replaced top engine mount. | ||
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 2017 11000 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 2017 17059 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 North Carolina, United States Aug 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 2022 121000 mi US $450 |
purge valve replaced | ||
| Ford Focus in Montana, United States Feb 2016 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Apr 2016 4500 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 2016 6200 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 2016 11000 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 2018 6000 mi |
Traction battery not charging. Dealer replaced 12v battery. Problem not resolved. | ||
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