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
The vehicle started to shudder and jerk while it was in motion only two months after the purchase of the vehicle. The diagnosis was a bad clutch in an automatic vehicle.
ODI 11243960
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
The vehicle stalled during a left turn into the right lane of oncoming traffic and was hit as a result. The vehicle was declared a total loss. The vehicle had been taken to ford previously due to concerns of stalling/sluggish acceleration at which time the dealer disclosed an issue was known that was most likely the cause. The dealership kept the car and performed repairs. The acceleration seemed a little better but…
Crash reported
ODI 11254004
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
When car warms up about 25 minutes when accelerating from a stop the car jolts and shutters and shakes your body as you're holding the steering wheel. So it is very dangerous when entering an intersection and your go to accelerate and the car shakes your body because it's jolting because the transmission is acting up. This is definitely a safety issue and needs to be addressed.
ODI 11278798
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Vehicle stalled in the middle of highway. Vehicle stall after gas in put intontank. Check engine light comes on and purge valve or vacuumed leak noted. Vehicle randomly shuts off and or loses power. Our car was almost hit while it stalled turning at an intersection. The transmission shutters and doesn't shift. The transmission when in drive goes in reverse and when in reverse the transmission goes in drive.
ODI 11242963
Power Train
Automatic transmission shuddering while accelerating in 1st and 2nd gears. Transmission actually completely cuts out occasionally, forcing the car to lurch backward somewhat until the transmission engages again. High rpm levels at shift points between 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear. Definitely a safety issue, as there have been and will continue to be times that i try to accelerate to get up to appropriate speed, but the car…
ODI 11240853
Power Train
Car has shuddered and failed to properly accelerate which started within a few weeks of buying the vehicle new. The shuddering of the transmission sounds like rattling and that the car is going to stall when it is a automatic vehicle. The car is shuddering often from stops to accelerations, feels like the car is trying to grip into the next gear and is a safety concern. I have personally had my clutch replaced by…
ODI 11240700
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. While driving 30 mph and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called jenkins & wynne ford, honda, & lincoln (located at [redacted], clarksville, tn 37040, [redacted]) and notified them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure…
ODI 11241380
Power Train
When accelerating from a stop, the car shudders as it goes from first gear to second gear and there is a noise that sounds like gears are grinding.
ODI 11239520
Power Train
I was driving on the i-5 south when my car suddenly loses acceleration and speed in between shifts nearly causing an accident. Luckily the car behind me swerved to the other lane. Very scary moment because my car couldn't find it's gear.
ODI 11235342
Power Train
Car shudders and shakes when switched between low gears. Is an automatic transmission. Was promised by ford dealer when buying that the transmission issue did not effect the 2016 models. After owning the car for less than a month the car needed to have its clutch replaced. Ford again promised this was a new part and would fix the issue permanently. Less than a year later and i am having the exact same issue.
ODI 11235042
Power Train
January 2019 had transmission clutch replaced under warranty july 2019 transmission went out again on major highway, replaced tansmission control module and clutch motor, car has been in service for 8 days still not repaired. Car was stationary at a red light, went to accelerate, revved like it was in neutral, then hot transmission error, and after repeatedly putting it in park and drive, it drove for 10 seconds and…
ODI 11241146
Power Train
The transmission on my car will commonly shudder when shifting in lower gears, frequently creating an unsafe lag in moments where quick acceleration is required. The problem becomes more pronounced as the period of continuous or near-continuous use increases. It is my understanding that, at present, the transmission is not shuddering enough to warrant a repair under the terms of my warrantee, however i believe that…
ODI 11234372
Power Train · Vacuum
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. On several occasions, while attempting to accelerate from a traffic light, the rpms dropped below 500 and the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the vacuum assist for the brakes was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to don franklin ford (located at 388 ky-192, london, ky 40741, [redacted]) on two separate occasions to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that…
ODI 11234509
Power Train · Service Brakes
2016 ford focus. Consumer writes in regards to brake and transmission issues with vehicle. *ld the consumer stated the brake pads were prematurely worn. The transmission would shudder/clank and did not shift properly. It has been to the dealer four times due to this failure. *js
ODI 11258131
Power Train
Shudder and power loss on acceleration when automatic transmission shifts. Was told is normal by dealership however it is not as it jerks heavily.
ODI 11231064
Engine · Power Train
My car has severe hesitation when starting from a stop and or low speed. It has also stalled on two different occasions when pulling into a parking lot
ODI 11231108
Power Train
1st time while driving on street- digital message stated " stop pullover transmission overheating. 2. 7/7/19 vehicle transmission will not go into reverse and went in out drive with hesitation-clutch broken 3. 8/17/19 while stationary transmission would not go into gear. Clutch and seal broken
ODI 11246203
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
FORD FOCUS 2016-TRANS. WONT SHIFT RIGHT.
ODI 11241349
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle jerked, lunged forward, and lost power without warning while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to felix sabates ford lincoln ([redacted], charlotte, nc 28273, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was…
ODI 11235082
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
After the original recall to repair the stuck canister purge valve my vehicles fuel gauge is not accurate i run out of gas at 1/4 tank or 135 miles to empty. When filling up on fuel my vehicle will not start properly when attempting to start the vehicle after refilling the fuel tank to full. This is not a one time issue this is a ongoing issue that happens many times a month. Transmission is jerking and makes noise…
ODI 11230734
Power Train
I have ford focus se trim 2016. Iwas driving as normal with 30mph speed and suddenly rpm raises to 4000 rpm the transmission was on d position but car won't drive forward, a message appears on screen ' transmission fault stop safety ' i stopped the car and turn it off the turn it on again tried to use reverse r but it's not working and d is not working and keeps showing me this notification about ' transmission…
ODI 11229471
Power Train
While driving on the freeway at speeds around 65-70 mph, the transmission slipped into neutral and the vehicle lost the ability to accelerate. Pressing on the gas would rev the engine up to 4-5k rpms. I was able to coast to the shoulder but was terrified of being struck by a large semi truck behind me until i could get to the shoulder. I put the car in park and then re-engaged the transmission and it worked…
ODI 11230938
Power Train
The transmission sputters and shakes and makes a grinding noise. I am fearful that it is going to fail and cause a severe accident injuring myself or someone else. This is a ongoing problem. The dealer said this is normal for this car. I first took it in around 17,000 miles. It is only getting worse. The dealer initially told me that ford was aware of this problem and would fix it. Now they will not honor there word…
ODI 11221935
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Seats
Sever shuddering when shifting, especially from 1st to 2nd gear; pre-shifting at low rpm's and slipping gears; stalling and near-stalling when attempting to accelerate or when on an incline; back seats come unlocked and fly forward when you brake hard- contrarily the front seats fly back when accelerating . Ford demands payment for estimate/diagnostic even though they are well aware of the problems with this line of…
ODI 11256155
Power Train
I had the transmission clutch replaced one then took back because of the hesitation started again before warranty was up took back to len stoler dealer nd they told me that the hesitation was within the threshold. Now the hesitation is worse with grinding sound and they tell me the warranty is up nd i would have to pay.
ODI 11240915