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.
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
When i first bought the car it started making noise when i drove it i took it in they said they fixed the problems it was still under warranty. After a couple of weeks it started making the same noises so when i had time a couple of months later i took it in again and they told me it was the transmission and that my warranty was not active anymore. It made the same noises the first time i took it in and they never…
ODI 11279906
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power and would not accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. Also, the overheating warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle entered into "limp home" mode, which allowed the use of the vehicle but not over 5 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle…
ODI 10980144
Power Train
Sometimes while backing the vehicle (vehicle in reverse) the vehicle will lurch forward. The vehicle is in motion when this happens and the vehicle is going in reverse. The gear shift lever does not move from the reverse indicator. I took vehicle to the dealer who checked it out and could not locate a problem. This happened again today. This time the vehicle traveled a few feet forward. This was at my residence.
ODI 10954104
Power Train
Ongoing problems with the transmission in my focus. After numerous returns to the dealer, twice for clutch kit replacements and at least 5-6 times for other "adjustments" it still has problems. Jerking, hesitation, loss of power even while driving. I pulled out of a shopping plaza the other day and was almost rear ended by another car because the car would not move for several seconds. This has happened several…
ODI 11232564
Power Train
This has occurred with all my ford focus since 2014 most recently on or about 02/10/2017. When i enter a freeway of going uphill my vehicle downshifts and then takes about 3-6 seconds to upshifts rendering the vehicle helplessly at the mercy of of the traffic coming from behind. Several times i had to quickly drive off the road to avoid being crushed by a truck. On my earlier purchased 2016 vehicle bought in…
ODI 10956162
Power Train
Automatic transmission makes rattling noises when starting and stopping. It hesitates when it tries to downshift and lurches when it gets to the right gear. It will stay in a higher ear for too long causing the engine to strain. The dealership says it is normal and can't be fixed.
ODI 11231172
Power Train
Brought my ford focus december 2016 new off the lot. Started noticing a shuttering, hesitation within the transmission during slow take off and when i try to speed up. I got a class action lawsuit card in the mail a few days ago inference to this issue. Haven't took it to the shop yet because i only have one car in my family. Something has to be done with this issue. I had a near miss because the car would not shift…
ODI 11023374
Power Train
Our car was manufactured with a bad transmission, just as our previous ford had been. 1. Ford never recalled either car. We had to go to them. 2. This 2016 focus was repaired, and the only assurance they can give us is that it will fail again. Meanwhile, they will not even take the car in to inspect how it is misbehaving now.
ODI 10979063
Power Train
Letter from senator portman on behalf on constituent re the safety of 2016 ford focus. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle's transmission failed after only 9,000 miles. The consumer was advised that the transmission failure was a very common occurrence with this vehicle, the repairs were temporary because of the design not the parts, and the failure would more than likely recur in 9,000 miles or less. The consumer…
ODI 10985308
Power Train
At 400 miles the car had a transmission overheat a warning light came on that said transmission over heating pull over wait 5 minutes going slowly up a slight incline in traffic. I have also noticed the transmission does not downshift as the vehicle speed declines and the transmission has a grinding noise in the casing when turning and when the transmission does not downshift.
ODI 10945381
Power Train
Transmission slips constantly. Vehicle has a transmission that is manual with clutch plates but operates as automatic. I find it shudders at about 18/19 miles per hours shifting from 1st to 2nd gears. This is hazardous when pulling out into traffic because it is intermittent and you never know if your car is going to go or shudder until it finds the gear. The transmission clutch plates have been replaced once and it…
ODI 11232408
Power Train
Transmission has skipped since i drove out of the lot. Now it's slipping so bad my days it needs a new transmission put in. This causes delay when accelerating and that pause in heavy traffic is very dangerous. I have 100,000 mile warranty but the dealership is giving me the run around.
ODI 11124004
Power Train
In accelerating from a stop or slow roll, there is noticeable hesitation and bucking of the vehicle. This is at all times and not just an intermittent problem! We were told this was "normal" by ford service, but that no repairs were called for until the situation got worse!!! The problem involved the clutch and the powershift transmission.
ODI 10944142
Power Train
Vehicle transmission stutters, hesitates and shakes upon takeoff. No accident has occurred due to this condition but several close calls have occurred. The dealership that inspected the vehicle complaint could in fact replicate the complaint but stated the transmission didn't hesitate and stutter"enough" to warrant a fix. It seems waiting for a fatality is not the correct stance for ford prior to having a recall for…
ODI 10928972
Power Train
Transmission shudders upon take off , and funny noise on bottom end of vehicle. Seems to have no acceleration between 1st & 2nd gear.
ODI 10929775
Power Train · Steering
Takata recall there is a rattling noise while driving, along with vibration and transmission shudder in second gear. The car feels like it wants to give out. There is also a grinding noise while breaking and turning. All of the concerns mentioned are while driving regardless of city street or highway. The rattling noise will sometimes occur while the car is off and parked, especially right after shutting the car off.
ODI 10992129
Power Train
When driving vehicle and attempting to shift manual transmission into 3rd gear the clutch remained stuck to the floor and vehicle would move very slowly. Clutch did return after 3 secs but this can cause accident if it occurs again.
ODI 10949647
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle shook at start up and while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for diagnostic testing, but a failure code was unable to be located. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 9. Updated 06/07/17*lj
ODI 10968916
Power Train
My 2016 focus has been giving me issues since i purchased it in august 2016. I have experienced excessive shuddering and jerking during acceleration at a slow or fast acceleration. I heard a ticking noise when the car is in drive or park. I finally was able to get an appointment with the service department to get the issue checked out but its 2 weeks away(8/15/17). All ford dealerships in baton rouge, la are backup…
ODI 11010758
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I am writing to report a problem with delays in gas pedal responsiveness. This has caused several potentially dangerous conditions in the following scenarios: (1) the car continues to accelerate after the gas pedal is let off (2) there is a delay between pressing the gas pedal and receiving acceleration (this is not a problem with the car being under powered, it can accelerate fine at the same rpm. Here, it will…
ODI 10940360
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. On several occasions, when the contact released the brake pedal, the vehicle rolled backwards. The contact stated that the failure occurred whether the vehicle was on an incline or on a flat road surface. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (central ford located at 1801 ar-69 spur,truman, ar 72472) where it was determined that the vehicle was operating as designed. The contact…
ODI 10992475
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. While idling, the vehicle shook, a knocking noise was present coming from the engine, and oil from the engine was present under the hood. In addition, while driving various speeds, the transmission would slip into the next gear and a grinding type noise was heard coming from the differential. After starting the vehicle, the transmission would erroneously switch into the…
ODI 11031764
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
From a stop, when pressing the gas pedal the transmission starts shuddering and excessive vibration that shakes the whole car, also will not pickup speed so pulling out into traffic is dangerous , this car is dangerous to drive. My wife refuses to drive this car. 2016 ford focus se with only15000 miles on it.....please help
ODI 11048638
Power Train
The car loses too much power all the time on a highway or regular street turning or after a green light it has to push to much gas and feel almost stopped
ODI 11149653
Power Train
Transmission shudders, hesitates, and vibrates when accelerating from a stop and shifting between first and second gear. This is an automatic transmission. Sometimes the car will not accelerate quick enough so it can be dangerous when pulling into an intersection with moving cars. Ford says that it is normal. The car vibrates so bad my comatose kids (always on phone) even mention why the car feels so shaky. For a…
ODI 10911020