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
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. While the gear was in reverse, the vehicle accelerated forward instead of in reverse. The failure occurred intermittently. There were no warning indicators illuminated. Crown ford ([redacted], fayetteville, nc 28303, [redacted]) diagnosed that the clutch needed to be repaired. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure…
ODI 11192502
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. While driving unknown speeds, the transmission slipped without warning. The vehicle was taken to stillwell ford lincoln (3780 w carleton rd, ste m-99 hillsdale, mi 40242) where it was diagnosed that the clutch and seal kit needed to be replaced at 4,000 miles. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. While driving 30 mph, the transmission slipped and failed while…
ODI 11054215
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
First problem were the transmission shifting very hard and on a couple of occasions the car would not go into reverse when trying to back out of my driveway. Dealer recoded the transmission. Car is now still shifting very hard, sometimes the rpms will hit 4,000+ before it will hard downshift. Other time i have had to press on the brake to get the rpms down. Also while on cruise control the rpms will also rev to…
ODI 11048612
Power Train
From a stop, transmission hesitates while shifting through the lower gears. When this happens, i get a shuddering in the vehicle that doesn't stop until the transmission shifts again. Vehicle has 35,000 miles on it.
ODI 11045617
Power Train
When reversing car out of parking spots car hesitates. Car hesitates while driving. Car stops in middle of road. Car shudders and hesitates to pick up speed. Car sometimes will not pick up speed. I have been told to pick up my car three times from ford auto body shop this week and took it back within minutes after because it is not working still. They replaced my clutch twice and other parts inside of the…
ODI 11045296
Power Train · Steering
The cars steering has on 3 occasions in 2 months lost steering! The steering wheel shudders and locks up and we lose control on a turn! This has happened at 30 miles per hour and at 5 miles . It's been to ford 4 times the transmission clutch changed twice a new motor mount but they keep stating if there is no code and it doesn't happen in front of them there isn't anything to fix. I also notified ford motor company…
ODI 11040503
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. When initially starting the vehicle, it failed to accelerate and made a noise as if it were forcing the engine to go into gear. When the vehicle reached 40 mph, it drove smoothly. The failure occurred for approximately twelve days. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to take…
ODI 11033997
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Sometime while accelerating the car will randomly go from 2k rpm to over 6k rpm but you cant here the engine and it loses power and starts to jerk violently. Once you release gas and the rpm's go back down to 2k then you can try to accelerate again. I thought this issue was just because it was cold the 1st time it happened but now it is happening more frequently. I've only had this car for little under a year and it…
ODI 11075156
Power Train
Poor performance of auto transmission on 2016 ford focus titanium involves hesitation when accelerating, "chattering" when accelerating, "sliding" into gear when shifting, slipping when shifting. Clutch replaced once. Going in again with same symptoms.
ODI 11128180
Power Train
My 2016 and my 2015 ford focus has transmission problems. They will not hold a hill and then start to roll backwards if in drive and waiting at a light. The transmission will slip in left or right turns and will also have clutch engaging problems. Both vehicles has been a very troublesome vehicle when it comes to being able to drive forward. I do not trust them when making a left turn when traffic is coming because…
ODI 11021851
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. While accelerating from a stop sign, the vehicle jerked without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (frank fletcher ford lincoln, [redacted], joplin, mo 64801) where it was diagnosed that the clutch and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at [redacted] and stated that the failure was normal. A case…
ODI 11033067
Power Train
TRANSMISSION SLIPS
ODI 11245081
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. While driving at slow speeds, the transmission shifted erratically in first, second, and third gears. The vehicle was taken to mark mclarty ford (located at [redacted], north little rock, ar 72117, [redacted]) to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to provide a definitive cause for the failure. The contact was informed by the dealer that there was currently no known…
ODI 11184904
Power Train
There is a huge issue with the transmission on this cars. The transmission shutters, jugs, vibrate really bad and grinds to the point is frustrating and a lot of people are going thru this. Ford says there is nothing to do about it. I would like to have a good working transmission on my car. This car is only 18 miles and i dont even use it that much as every time gets worst. This happens right after you start…
ODI 11112211
Power Train
My car shudders and jerks while taking off or at low speeds, i have put it in the shop several times with ford. They replaced the clutch the first time and every time since tells me there is nothing wrong, this is just the way the transmission for these models performs. They offered to trade in my vehicle but was only offering below kbb value due to the issues with shuddering and jerking.
ODI 11123768
Power Train
Transmission sluggish, de accelerates has caused two accidents one on this car and the other on my other 2016 ford focus which i got rid of lastjuly
Crash reported
ODI 11000564
Power Train
My vehicle shutters and lurches when accelerating from a stop, and has issues while the automatic transmission shifts. This has been ongoing for several years. It has not "failed", but looking online, there are several blogs and reports on this same issue. When sending a complaint to ford and the local dealership, i keep getting told that there are no known issues with the production of the ford focus and its…
ODI 11287199
Power Train
Car shudders upon taking off whether fast or slow; okay after in motion but is getting worse. Took to dealer they said had recall for shuddering on 2015, not on 2016. Had 2009 focus previously so opted to upgrade. Sorry we did, embarrassed to take anyone with us as it does not ride smooth on starting from a stop. Jerks like someone trying to learn to shift and not doing clutch right. Love the looks of the car, but…
ODI 11022100
Engine · Power Train
Bought new on 12/25/2015. Started hesitating starting off, skipping like spinning tires.got worse and like going over strips in the road. Akin replaced the computer and the clutch 9/2016. Did fine then started again. Had it checked and could not make it duplicate the problem (01/2017). Just this week (04/06/2017 it started doing it again, and quickly increased happening. 04/07/2017 was so bad it would not change…
ODI 10971228
Power Train
1) transmission shuddering on startup (@ 2000 miles), 2) we took the car to a ford dealer at 3000 miles and were told the transmission tested within acceptable ford limits. Wtf? 3) now transmission fails to engage during acceleration from a standing start - engine revs and then takes off unexpectedly (@ 4000 miles).
ODI 10970377
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
I purchased the vehicle feb 23, 2017 with 137 miles on it. Drove it off the lot within a month of having the car it starting making a weird noise kind of like a clanking noise in the front engine area, contacted the dealership they stated this was normal noises for a 2016 ford focus. The noises continued to get louder took it back this time they said it was the clutch downshifting(mind you it makes the noise before…
ODI 11000258
Power Train
Transmission shudders, shakes, bangs, mis-shifts, etc. While driving; mostly during up or down shifts. This is dangerous. Dealer romano ford in fayetteville, ny has given up; we all know there is no repair.
ODI 11278543
Power Train
When taking off vehicle shutters. Vehicle also will slam into gear when accelerating. Vehicle will sometimes have delayed reaction when stepping on gas- making entering highways/ traffic circles/ pulling onto busy roadways dangerous. Vehicle has been 'fixed' by authorized ford dealerships 3 times, about to be 4.
ODI 11243538
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. The contact stated that the transmission failed to function properly because the gears were slow to change over. When the gears finally changed over, the vehicle lunged forward. The dealer (fremont ford, [redacted], newark, ca 94560, [redacted]) stated that the condition was not severe enough to replace the transmission and clutch assembly. The contact was uncertain if the…
ODI 10995579
Electrical System · Power Train
Vehicle experiencing transmission shutter relating to service bulletin 16-0109. Progressively getting worst and i am scared it will cause an accident. Took vehicle in 3 times for the same issue. Also issues with display and phone unable to hang up during calls while using displays button and steering button.
ODI 10984435