2016 Ford Focus Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,184 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the brakes of the 2016 Ford Focus, 1% of the 1,184 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The vehicle turned off as we were driving down the road at 2pm on friday 1/12. We called two different Ford dealahips to get the car serviced. Both made an appt for the following week but neither told us not to drive the car. Later that day if happened again and the brakes would not work to stop the car so another vehicle was hit and sup sequentaly totaled my vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11064917, filed 2018-01, 32,000 miles“Car jerking after fueling gas, the shuts off. Have trouble restarting. Brakes went out while I was driving almost crashed into someone. Ecoboost worked very few times”
NHTSA complaint #11318848, filed 2020-03, 81,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the ABS warning light illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle lost motive power and failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the passenger’ side rear wheel bearing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11555984, filed 2023-11, 160,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds 6-months after purchasing the vehicle, the brakes became inoperable. The contact stated that the parking brake was used to stop the vehicle. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a caliper failure. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes locked up, and the parking brake was used to stop the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11587449, filed 2024-05, 95,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the Oil Pump message became displayed, and the vehicle decelerated and stalled. Additionally, during the failure there was a loud knocking sound coming from the engine. The contact stated that the brakes failed to function properly while the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who determined that the engine had failed; however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. …”
NHTSA complaint #11668146, filed 2025-06, 160,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10152482Nov 27, 20182016-2018 Focus RS vehicles with 2.3L EcoBoost engine, may experience a momentary soft or long brake pedal in cold/wet/damp weather after extended driving conditions. Reprogram…
- 10095171Jan 20, 2017Some 2015-2016 focus vehicles if equipped with remote start and built on or before 17-oct-2016 may exhibit vehicle stall with a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) and diagnostic…
- 10095159Jan 10, 2017Some 2016-2017 focus and c-max vehicles built on or after 1-aug-2016 may exhibit a growl or rubbing noise from the wheel assembly after pre-delivery inspection has been performed…
- 10091151Oct 17, 2016Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is…
- 10090681Oct 17, 2016Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is…
- 10109056Sep 5, 2016Some 2017 Focus and C-Max vehicles built on or after 8/1/2016 may exhibit a growl or rubbing noise from the wheel assembly after pre-delivery inspection has been performed to…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 21 | 3% |
| 2017 | 11 | 1% |
| 2016 | 13 | 1% |
| 2015 | 10 | 1% |
| 2014 | 32 | 1% |
| 2013 | 24 | 1% |
| 2012 | 61 | 2% |
| 2011 | 5 | 4% |
| 2010 | 11 | 4% |
| 2009 | 9 | 4% |
| 2008 | 13 | 5% |
| 2007 | 20 | 5% |
| 2006 | 14 | 7% |
| 2005 | 30 | 7% |
| 2004 | 40 | 10% |
| 2003 | 62 | 6% |
| 2002 | 72 | 8% |
| 2001 | 199 | 11% |
| 2000 | 424 | 12% |
| 1999 | 2 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2016 Ford Focus
674 complaintsEngine
234 complaintsFuel system
231 complaintsOther or unknown
105 complaintsElectrical system
83 complaintsEngine cooling
50 complaintsSteering
45 complaintsVehicle speed control
36 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsWheels
15 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Ford Focus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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