2016 Ford Focus power train problems
672 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2016 Ford Focus — 57% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My duel clutch transmission started acting up took it to a mechanic they said it needed the TCM and Actuators and possibly transmission replaced that they should be recalled tried taking it to Thirnhill Ford because I received a letter for this to be changed and they refused without me paying up…”
filed Aug 16, 2026
“The car would not accelerate when pressing accelerator, they said the clutch assembly malfunctioned, confirmed by documentation. Myself and others had our safety at risk because the car could not be controlled properly while on the road. The car was taken to the dealer and they confirmed the…”
filed Jul 22, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a…Campaign 26V376000 · Jun 9, 2026
- Clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a…Campaign 18V845000 · Nov 28, 2018
- Also included are four 2017 Ford Focus vehicles that had clutch replacements with…Campaign 18V169000 · Mar 12, 2018
Related service bulletins
Certain 2015 - 2018 Model Year Focus Vehicles with 1.0L Engine Canister Purge Valve (CPV) Replacement (if required) and Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Reprogramming
25E05 · Emissions · issued Dec 3, 2025
Power Train problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 318 | 38% |
| 2017 Focus | 452 | 50% |
| 2015 Focus | 558 | 55% |
| 2014 Focus | 1,576 | 61% |
| 2013 Focus | 1,101 | 52% |
| 2012 Focus | 1,445 | 38% |
| 2011 Focus | 20 | 18% |
| 2010 Focus | 45 | 16% |
| 2009 Focus | 39 | 17% |
| 2008 Focus | 23 | 9% |
| 2007 Focus | 43 | 11% |
| 2006 Focus | 14 | 7% |
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.