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2 safety recalls. 1,176 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Average for the segment. Some recurring trouble spots worth knowing about.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The driver was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. No warning lights…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD FOCUS. IN DECEMBER OF 2018, THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER TO BE REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V735000 (ENGINE); HOWEVER, THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE ENGINE, THE…
Check engine light keeps coming on and it give error EVAP control system fault/unable to bleed up fuel tank vacuum
Vehicle will stale after driving for some time engine light shows fuel system issue similar similar to other Ford focus models.
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Improperly welded apron joints may reduce the front-end structural integrity of the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.2 out of 10 based on 1,176 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2016 Ford Focus has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is powertrain, with 648 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop.
The powertrain is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
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Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 1,176 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $2,500, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.