2016 Ford Focus fuel system, gasoline problems
60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2016 Ford Focus — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. While operating the vehicle, the vehicle was shaking abnormally while idling, while low on fuel, while driving long distances, or while driving uphill. The vehicle shut off unexpectedly intermittently. On several occasions, the RPM increased; however, the vehicle…”
filed Feb 11, 2026
“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and the vehicle was coasted to the side of the road, and then towed to a certified mechanic. The contact believed that the mechanic had diagnosed a failure within the…”
filed Nov 7, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly…Campaign 26V369000 · Jun 9, 2026
- Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in fuel…Campaign 18V735000 · Oct 22, 2018
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 65 | 8% |
| 2017 Focus | 61 | 7% |
| 2015 Focus | 32 | 3% |
| 2014 Focus | 52 | 2% |
| 2013 Focus | 53 | 3% |
| 2012 Focus | 55 | 1% |
| 2011 Focus | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 Focus | 15 | 5% |
| 2009 Focus | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 Focus | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 Focus | 8 | 2% |
| 2006 Focus | 7 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Ford Focus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.