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2016 Ford Focus structure problems

14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2016 Ford Focus1% of all complaints for this model year.

14
Structure complaints
1%
share of all complaints
30,000 mi
median reported incident mileage
3 / 1
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • New clutch failing after 20000 miles about 1.5 years after factory change. Car shutters when trying to change gear. Dealership has been able to reproduce issue but doesn't want to cover it. Transmission randomly goes into neutral when driving on highway at speed. This has caused issues with…

    filed Jul 10, 2023

  • While driving on the highway my 2016 ford focus stalled without warning and would not start until after having it towed. When I go to the gas station after filling the gas tank my vehicle is either hard to start or doesn't start until after waiting a while. This happens often. My check engine light…

    filed Feb 28, 2023

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Related recalls

Structure problems in other Focus years

YearReportsShare
2018 Focus61%
2017 Focus71%
2015 Focus162%
2014 Focus622%
2013 Focus834%
2012 Focus3329%
2011 Focus1412%
2010 Focus248%
2009 Focus125%
2008 Focus4116%
2007 Focus246%
2006 Focus157%
Focus structure problems by year →

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.