2016 Ford Focus fuel/propulsion system problems
165 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2016 Ford Focus — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Transmission overheated. Transmission fluid leaked but the computer in the car didn't let me know there was a leak. Couldn't move my car into reverse so I had to get a tow to Ford. They said it was a Transmission leak which caused the overheating. But once the car received Transmission fluid the…”
filed Jul 7, 2026
“So I had check engine light I took it to the mechanic the code was p1450 the mechanic told me it’s the purge valve and it’s recall with ford book and appointment from the website witch is I did after I checked my vin I found out that’s this purge valve has recall and it’s free of charge I went to…”
filed Jun 2, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 129 | 16% |
| 2017 Focus | 115 | 13% |
| 2015 Focus | 136 | 13% |
| 2014 Focus | 297 | 11% |
| 2013 Focus | 208 | 10% |
| 2012 Focus | 282 | 8% |
| 2011 Focus | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 Focus | 17 | 6% |
| 2009 Focus | 13 | 6% |
| 2008 Focus | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 Focus | 9 | 2% |
| 2006 Focus | 10 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Ford Focus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.