Safety Score
62
Average
Recalls
2
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
—
Recalls (2)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-12 | 18V169000 |
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 5,361 | — | Details |
| 2016-09-28 | 16V698000 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK | 64,038 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-25 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The transmission in this model is horrible they already have recall for the 1.0L mine of course is the 2.0L its 2016 Fo… |
| 2026-02-02 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The vehicle experienced failure of the DPS6 dual-clutch automatic transmission. The transmission began slipping during … |
| 2026-01-25 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding an ongoing mechanical issue with my 2016 Ford Focus. Although my veh… |
| 2026-01-22 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Transmission is slipping. Check engine light is on. Code P07A5 (3/3) Permanent Transmission Friction Element B Stuck o… |
| 2026-01-11 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Fuel purge valve is malfunctioning. Vehicle loses power and is sluggish. Idles very rough and sometimes has a loss of p… |
| 2026-01-09 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | When driving my car all of a sudden it loses power almost like it’s struggling to go but the RPM revs up and makes a lo… |
| 2026-01-03 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The car shakes when I turn the car on. I always thought it was normal until they told me it wasn't. Also ive smelled li… |
| 2026-01-02 | ENGINE | No | 0 | NHTSA Recall Number23V905 Recall Status recall Incomplete Ford performed an interim engine repair in 2024. Due to the … |
| 2025-12-25 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | This vehicle been having problems with heater |
| 2025-12-17 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | The car is stalling randomly with no engine lights coming on |
| 2025-12-15 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Something wrong with the transmission the one that Ford extended warranty on and my car is a 2016 and Ford extended it … |
| 2025-11-24 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Having fuel problems with this ford se. Adding gas after starting the car it doesn't run right. It misses n doesn't ha… |
| 2025-11-01 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The powertrain/transmission in my 2016 Ford Focus is malfunctioning. Specifically, the vehicle shudders and hesitates w… |
| 2025-10-22 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The transistor arm or tensioning arm for the wet belt, which drives the oil pump in the oil pan failed, leading to oil … |
| 2025-10-22 | ENGINE | No | 0 | In the Ford 3 cylinder 1.0L Ecoboost engines there is a terrible wet belt system, there is a recall on the automatic mo… |
| 2025-10-06 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Lee County was working on the road and were replacing a section of Lazy D Farm Road and there was a section cut out and… |
| 2025-09-20 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Fuel pump went out and caused car to stall and leave me stranded on the side of the road when dash indicator showed 23 … |
| 2025-09-10 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | I was driving the car other all of a sudden died on me and told me to put it in park I put it in park and then turned t… |
| 2025-09-08 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The rear view camera does not work most of the time. Hasn't for years. Seems Ford can't make a rear view camera that … |
| 2025-08-11 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle started … |
| 2025-08-07 | ENGINE | No | 0 | It is my transmission problem, there is an engine light on and the shifting is very rough and it also jumps gears, i kn… |
| 2025-08-04 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while her granddaughter was driving approximately 30 MPH, t… |
| 2025-08-01 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | My car is showing signs of recalls but it’s stating that it doesn’t have any recalls. There is a recall of the transm… |
| 2025-07-30 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Additional information related to a case I opened earlier today Vehicle: 2016 Ford Focus SE Component: PowerTrain – Tr… |
| 2025-07-30 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The transmission is slipping. Research shows it's a known issue. Ford has acknowledged the issue and extended support… |
| 2025-07-29 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Went to refuel my car with gas. Got into my car and it didn’t start right away. When it finally did the check engine li… |
| 2025-07-20 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The car failed to start, it did not recognize it was in park. After trying to start my car with the keys it failed. M… |
| 2025-07-15 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | I am writing you today because my ford focus with transmission DPS6,7SPDCT has all the same problems the older models h… |
| 2025-07-15 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the v… |
| 2025-07-10 | ENGINE | No | 0 | 2016 Ford Focus, VIN: [XXX] Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Control Module (TCM) This complaint details a recurri… |
| 2025-06-27 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Transmission Control Module failed and i had that replaced. Now the clutch pack failed and had that replaced. Now it… |
| 2025-06-26 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The dual clutch for the 2016 Ford Focus SE. This model is showing an open recall on active listings but not showing up … |
| 2025-06-14 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Purchased 2016 Ford Focus SE with 132,000 Mi on Wednesday June 11, 2025. Drove with no problem when I took it for a lon… |
| 2025-06-10 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the transmission was slipping, the vehicle… |
| 2025-06-08 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the "Oil Pump" message becam… |
| 2025-06-04 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | Restraint Module went bad and after I looked it up online this was a recall for my year make and model. |
| 2025-06-02 | SEAT BELTS | No | 0 | Seat belt does not retract on its own, seat belt locks randomly and does not retract fully making it loose. |
| 2025-06-02 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while idling at a stop sign and attempting to accelerate, t… |
| 2025-06-02 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle briefly began to jump and… |
| 2025-05-28 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while accelerating from a complete stop or while driving at… |
| 2025-05-15 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | There are known issues with the 2016 ford focus transmission dual clutch transmission shudder. My vehicle is the se and… |
| 2025-05-02 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly … |
| 2025-04-26 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The vehicle shutters and fails to engage while taking off from a stop. The transmission feels like the clutch slips (Au… |
| 2025-04-25 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into second gear while driving.… |
| 2025-04-25 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Check engine light illuminated followed by unresponsive throttle. Pulled over and the car immediately stalled. Would no… |
| 2025-04-25 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the transmission was slipping, … |
| 2025-04-21 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and accelerating, the vehi… |
| 2025-04-19 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Was at a red light and the clutch wouldn’t work. I had to pull the clutch up with my foot. I was so afraid someone was … |
| 2025-04-18 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and E… |
| 2025-04-11 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving on an Interstate at 50 MPH, the “Transmission Faul… |