2016 Ford Focus Power Train Problems
- 159
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 159 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- accelerating stop · 9 records
- automatic transmission · 9 records
- failure mileage · 9 records
- indicator illuminated · 8 records
- without warning · 7 records
- notified failure · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 71 |
| 30–60k mi | 33 |
| 60–100k mi | 30 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Have had same clutch and transmission problems as the models under recall, but my car was manufactured a few months after covered manufacturer date
ODI 11309008
Power Train
The cvt transmission will occasionally shutter during acceleration from both a dead stop and low speed roll. The most common times when this will occur is when the outside temperature is above thirty degrees faherenheit. This issue will cause slow acceleration as the computer attempts to decipher which gear to shift into.
ODI 11302186
Power Train
Although it's an automatic gearbox, feels like it's acting like a manual with slipping clutch when accelerating at low speeds. Ie 0 to 45mph. Intermittently judders, high revs low power or lack of power at times when pulling off from stationary position clutch intermittently when accelerating
ODI 11301243
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Engine light came on with "engine fault service now" message. The vehicle went into limp mode and finally car shut down. I took into a ford dealership and they said the turbo and engine were not getting fuel on the highway pumped into them and would both need replaced.
ODI 11298093
Electrical System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Transmission module was going 60 car when to 30 mph, car can go in rev was informed by dealer. Car wont start on cold or warm days not battery, clicks after trying to start and turn off.
ODI 11288856
Power Train
I've gotten my vehicle's transmission serviced twice in the last year under warranty for the same problem. The transmission's clutches were replaced to supposedly fix problems with the vehicle lacking acceleration and rough shifting. Even after getting the transmission serviced, the vehicle still suffered the same symptoms. The most extreme problem/concern is that the vehicle sometimes goes into neutral although…
ODI 11287695
Power Train
I bought the car at a ford dealer in march of this year and was steered into it without any mention of the tranny and clutch problems. Sure enough the clutch is slipping at only 12000 miles! We have been waiting for a clutch to come in for 10 days so far. I contacted ford and they just said they would keep fixing it. I can`t believe that they were allowed to keep selling these cars knowing the problems that they…
ODI 11288995
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle jerked and lost power without warning. The contact veered to the shoulder of the road, shifted into park, and turned the vehicle off and back on; however, the failure continued. The vehicle was towed by the police to the impound lot where roadside assistance was contacted. The vehicle was then towed to koons falls church ford (1051 e broad st,…
ODI 11286885
Power Train
While driving 70mph on the highway - the car immediately shifted into neutral and then after a short period, slammed into a lower gear. This could have been bad if there was any traffic as the car immediately slowed down.
ODI 11287436
Power Train
The vehicle is experiencing a transmission shutter but is not included in the recall. This is a safety concern that almost caused me an accident and needs to be addressed. Ford motor company is not helping and wants me to pay out of pocket.
ODI 11278078
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. The contact stated that upon shifting gears from first to second, the vehicle shuddered without warning. The contact took the vehicle to white's ford 1780 n main st, orrville, oh 44667 where the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective clutch. The contact stated that the manufacturer previously agreed to repair similar vehicles however, the contact was informed that the vehicle…
ODI 11309187
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. While driving approximately 50-65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the purge solenoid seized in the open or closed position, which caused the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was repaired. Additionally, the vehicle experienced a shudder in the transmission and…
ODI 11278098
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. The contact stated that after a stop, the vehicle slowed down and stopped. At some point during the failure, the check engine indicator illuminated and then turned off. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to autonation ford sanford [redacted], located at [redacted], sanford, fl 32771) where it was diagnosed that there was a faulty purge valve. The vehicle was not…
ODI 11282627
Power Train
Transmission element stuck on neutral, ford focus 2016 , ford sold the cars and knew there was a problem. Gear sifts in neutral, my car hesitated in a crossing and my car was hit in the back door. .the clutch slips in neutral, ford uses dry clutches in this car for efficiency, but wet clutches would bathe the friction discs. Ford issued documents with the problem code dps6, around the world they have had class…
Crash reported
ODI 11281506
Power Train
I bought this 2016 focus in hopes on giving it to my daughter but i will not, it is not a safe gave to drive. Out of nowhere it was struggling to go into drive gear and the reverse gear and then i was jerking really bad where my daughters heads we're hurting because of itso i took it to a ford dealership in riverside california and they are trying to charge me now $3,000 and they had it for more than a month now and…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11287403
Power Train
Issue with the clutch. I have to replace the clutch again on my car and there appear to be continued issues with ford focus clutches. My car won't shift correctly and i was told inaccurate information by two separate ford dealerships. The car won't properly shift when gaining speed and feels like it is going to stall. My car does not shift well all all types of roads, including city streets and highways. This has…
ODI 11279139
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, it took a few seconds to accelerate as if it had a manual transmission. The contact stated that the failure occurred for approximately one year and worsened over time. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not…
ODI 11270667
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
My 2016 ford focus se has stalled while driving on the freeway twice in the past two weeks. In addition, the transmission is very jerky and the engine studders and makes loud noises when shifting into 2nd and 3rd gears. The car only has 53,000 miles on it, yet the transmission is defective.
ODI 11268801
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
While driving within city limits on a daily basis, my vehicle shutters from the start and at acceleration, sometimes stalls as i start to eccelerate from red lights and stop signs, creating potential hazardous conditions. Engine light has come on and want go off, and smells of fuel while vehicle is being driven.
ODI 11279245
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. While driving 30-55 mph, the gear shifted into neutral and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. In addition, the "engine too hot" message was displayed and the vehicle failed to accelerate and/or start. The vehicle was taken to cavalier ford greenbrier (1515 s military hwy, chesapeake, va 23320, [redacted]), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 11267048
Power Train
My vehicle shutters when attempting to shift out of 1st gear, and is often associated with a loud noise. The issue has gradually increased in severity until last week (10.01.19) my car stalled at an intersection after stopping at a red light. After talking with automotive technicians at a ford dealership this is a result of a faulty clutch system. However, at this time ford refuses to acknowledge any wrongdoing in…
ODI 11267015
Power Train
When the car was at 55k, the dual clutch transmission's clutches were slipping out of gear from 1000-3000 rpm and produced extreme jerkiness. It would happen from a stop as well as just driving in that rpm range. I had to get my input shaft seal and clutches replaced at 56k. Mind you clutches are supposed to last 100k according to ford. Also while backing up the car would violently jerk as the clutch was slipping,…
ODI 11269431
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. After reversing out of a parking space at 10 mph, the vehicle was shifted into drive, an abnormal noise was heard, and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the noise continued while driving at low speeds. Once stopped, the vehicle was unable to shift into reverse. The vehicle was taken to koons ford of annapolis ([redacted], annapolis, md…
ODI 11266132
Power Train
I am making a complaint that my 2016 ford focus with a installed automatic dual-clutch power-shift transmission. I am experiencing severe hesitations when i accelerate. I am experiencing a jerky car movement, as i am driving, this having g the feeling that i could lose control of my vehicle. The driving conditions are the worst in normal city driving conditions, as the transmission is working more than on a…
ODI 11252850
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate or shift into reverse. The vehicle could not be driven and the transmission warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that a new transmission and clutch needed to be installed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure later recurred. The vehicle was taken back to a…
ODI 11252276