Component Record

Ford Focus 2016 Power Train Problems

678 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 2016 Ford Focus - 57% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage678 complaints

678 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

18V169000Reported March 12, 2018 - 5,361 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on March 12, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 5,361 vehicles across all affected models.

18V845000Reported November 28, 2018 - 2,828 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on November 28, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 2,828 vehicles across all affected models.

26V376000Reported June 9, 2026 - 5,252 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on June 9, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 5,252 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine285 Fuel and Propulsion System232 Unknown Or Other105 Electrical System82 Steering45 Vehicle Speed Control36

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.