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2016 Ford Focus Equipment Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
0%of 1,184 total for the year
Median mileage
70,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the equipment of the 2016 Ford Focus, 0% of the 1,184 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

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.

“My radio stopped working and is now making horrible loud screeching and popping noises loud enough to startle me and almost cause a crash from the reaction I have to the loud sudden noises”

NHTSA complaint #11589801, filed 2024-05

“The radio failed and yes it is able to be inspected.Screeches as your driving it comes and goes . Never sure when it will do it scares you . There was no warning on this just started to do it and then radio was no longer working.Radio is no longer working but sound is still coming out unexpectely you never know when it will come on .”

NHTSA complaint #11510851, filed 2023-03

“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the radio started making loud popping sounds and playing white noise at an extreme volume that was distracting. The contact stated that even with the vehicle turned off, the radio buzzed and pop loudly. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11480650, filed 2022-08, 70,000 miles

“Radio will randomly cause a loud popping or screeching sound from the speaker while driving this is a common issue know by ford dealers that requires replacing the ACM witch is $800 for just the part.”

NHTSA complaint #11553483, filed 2023-11

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201810%
201640%
201520%
201450%
201340%
2012120%
201031%
200821%
200762%
200621%
200561%
200492%
2003222%
2002182%
2001342%
20001123%

Other parts of the 2016 Ford Focus

Transmission and drivetrain
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 complaintsBrakes
13 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology