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2016 Ford Focus

What 2016 Ford Focus owners report most

Power train issues dominate owner complaints for this model, with reports of lurching, abnormal RPM spikes, and loss of drive. Engine and fuel/propulsion complaints describe overheating, stalling, jerking, and sputtering — sometimes requiring engine replacement. Electrical system reports are less common but include similar lurching and RPM anomalies.

Most reported areas

Power Train safety 57%
Owners report the vehicle lunging unexpectedly and the engine RPM climbing abnormally high during operation. · 8 crash · 3 injured
Engine safety 20%
Owners report the engine overheating, with some cases resulting in dealers recommending full engine replacement. · 1 fire · 7 crash · 5 injured
Fuel/Propulsion System safety 14%
Owners report the vehicle intermittently jerking, sputtering, and stalling while driving. · 2 crash
Electrical System safety 7%
Owners report the vehicle lunging and the RPM rising abnormally high, sometimes alongside other unexpected vehicle behavior. · 2 fire · 1 crash · 1 injured
Fuel System safety 5%
63 reports (5%) · 1 crash

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 1,184 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.