2016 Ford Focus Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 105about this part
- Share
- 9%of 1,184 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 105 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2016 Ford Focus, 9% of the 1,184 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was involved in a spin out due to rainy weather on monday april 6th, 2020. The car ended up hitting the concrete divider in the center of the freeway in access of 55 MPH and the airbags did not deploy, even though the vehicle had frontal/ side impacts. I was unharmed in the event, but it is concerning to me, as my car was totaled and the frame warped around the engine.”
NHTSA complaint #11320830, filed 2020-04, 143,336 miles“While driving, my car all of a sudden stopped in the middle of turning, my foot was on the gas pedal and it wouldn't move. After a few attempts to get it going, it finally took off and started to make a grinding noise and shaking once it got above 25 MPH. I've been to scared to drive it ever since.”
NHTSA complaint #11287833, filed 2019-12, 63,000 miles“When we receive heavy rain the right side of my sunroof and the passenger plastic roof trim are leaking major amounts of water into my car. I had a puddle about 3 inches deep in my front passenger floor and a puddle of water in the rear passenger floor boards as well. When researching the issue it's clear numerous Ford Focus owners are having the same issue with no fix from Ford. I was told to keep it in a covered area which I do not have.”
NHTSA complaint #11364622, filed 2020-10, 55,555 miles“On 10/27/2018 approximately 1330 after making a right turn onto 29 in warrenton headed towards culpeper going about 45mph the car sputtered and stalled. Took 3 times to get the vehicle restarted. Then did it again after making a left onto 17 in bealeton. The vehicle would get up to about 20 MPH and just stall in traffic. This is becoming a major safety issue especially having my 12 year old in the vehicle with me.”
NHTSA complaint #11143452, filed 2018-10, 61,000 miles“The update was done on the PCM due to vehicle not starting and fuel gage saying empty when I knew it had more than half tank. Now it is doing the same thing only worse. It worries me that this has cause my ignition to go bad as well due to this recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11253113, filed 2019-09, 53,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 78 | 9% |
| 2017 | 81 | 9% |
| 2016 | 105 | 9% |
| 2015 | 120 | 12% |
| 2014 | 280 | 11% |
| 2013 | 198 | 9% |
| 2012 | 363 | 10% |
| 2011 | 12 | 11% |
| 2010 | 27 | 9% |
| 2009 | 16 | 7% |
| 2008 | 18 | 7% |
| 2007 | 20 | 5% |
| 2006 | 12 | 6% |
| 2005 | 20 | 5% |
| 2004 | 11 | 3% |
| 2003 | 26 | 3% |
| 2002 | 30 | 3% |
| 2001 | 40 | 2% |
| 2000 | 102 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2016 Ford Focus
674 complaintsEngine
234 complaintsFuel system
231 complaintsElectrical system
83 complaintsEngine cooling
50 complaintsSteering
45 complaintsVehicle speed control
36 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsWheels
15 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsBrakes
13 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 28, 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