2016 Ford Focus Bev
Common Problems
Ranked from 517 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
27 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Transmission Slipping
340complaintsSafety riskTransmissionThe transmission slips during acceleration, causing the vehicle to lose power and struggle to shift gears.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Clutch Shuddering and Jerking
183complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe clutch shudders and the vehicle jerks during acceleration, often accompanied by a chugging sound and difficulty in shifting gears.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Check engine light on and stalling issues
26complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe check engine light illuminates and the vehicle stalls unexpectedly while driving, often without warning.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Transmission Shuddering and Jerking
18complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission shudders and jerks during acceleration, causing the vehicle to hesitate or fail to respond as expected.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Check Engine Light and Transmission Warning
13complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe check engine light and transmission warning lights illuminate, indicating potential electrical or transmission issues.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Dual Clutch Transmission Failure
13complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe dual clutch transmission frequently fails, leading to erratic shifting and loss of power.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Transmission Shifting Issues
13complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission has shifting issues, including difficulty in finding gears and hesitating during acceleration.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Transmission Control Module (TCM) Failure
11complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe TCM failure causes random shifting, hard shifting, and loss of power, often requiring multiple repairs.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Check Engine Light and Unknown Warning Lights
9complaintsLow severityElectricalMultiple unknown warning lights illuminate, often indicating issues with the TCM, clutch, or other electrical systems.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) Malfunction
9complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe DCT malfunctions cause skipping gears, delayed shifting, and inability to reverse, often requiring clutch replacement.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Engine Misfire and Stalling
9complaintsMedium severityEngineEngine misfires and stalls at various speeds, often accompanied by check engine light and loss of power.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 12
Check Engine Light On Due to Powertrain Issues
8complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe check engine light frequently illuminates due to various powertrain issues such as transmission malfunctions and engine misfires.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 13
Engine Overheating
8complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine overheats, often during long drives or on bridges, leading to potential engine damage or failure.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 14
Check Engine Light Randomly Flashes
7complaintsLow severityElectricalThe check engine light randomly flashes, indicating intermittent electrical or engine system issues.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 15
Steering Assist Malfunction
7complaintsLow severitySteeringThe power steering assist malfunctions, making it harder to steer and potentially increasing the risk of accidents.
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Engine Stall and Misfire
6complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine misfires and stalls, often without warning, affecting the vehicle's reliability.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 17
Clutch failure and replacement needed
5complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe clutch repeatedly fails and requires replacement, causing the vehicle to struggle with shifting.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 18
Check Engine Light Illumination Due to Fuel System Issues
4complaintsLow severityFuel systemThe check engine light illuminates due to fuel system issues such as canister purge valve failure or fuel tank system malfunctions.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 19
Transmission Malfunction
4complaintsMedium severityTransmissionTransmission issues including chattering, shifting problems, and clutch slippage were reported.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 20
Engine Overheating and Limp Mode
3complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine overheats, triggering limp mode, and may require a complete engine replacement.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 21
Check Engine Light Illumination
2complaintsLow severityOtherThe check engine light frequently illuminates, indicating various issues such as vacuum leaks or misfires.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 22
Engine and Engine Cooling System Issues
2complaintsMedium severityEngineIssues with the engine and cooling system, including overheating and engine failure, occur frequently.
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Engine Overheating and Loss of Motive Power
2complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine overheats and loses motive power, potentially leading to a loss of control.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 24
Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine frequently stalls at idle, especially when using the stop-start system.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 25
Fuel Gauge Malfunction
2complaintsLow severityFuel systemThe fuel gauge inaccurately measures fuel levels, leading to unexpected engine stalls and low fuel warnings.
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Fuel Pump Failure Causing Vehicle to Stall
2complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe fuel pump fails, causing the vehicle to stall and require multiple attempts to restart.
$500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 27
Windshield wipers stopping mid-cycle in rain
2complaintsLow severityElectricalThe windshield wipers stop in the middle of the windshield while driving in the rain without warning, requiring manual reactivation.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.