Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Ford Focus has 154 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.
154
Complaints
1
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
23V905000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensi...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2026 | ENGINE | NHTSA Recall Number23V905 Recall Status recall Incomplete Ford performed an interim engine repair i... |
| Oct 22, 2025 | ENGINE | In the Ford 3 cylinder 1.0L Ecoboost engines there is a terrible wet belt system, there is a recall ... |
| Oct 22, 2025 | ENGINE | The transistor arm or tensioning arm for the wet belt, which drives the oil pump in the oil pan fail... |
| Aug 4, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while her granddaughter was driving appr... |
| Jun 26, 2025 | ENGINE | The dual clutch for the 2016 Ford Focus SE. This model is showing an open recall on active listings ... |
| May 28, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while accelerating from a complete stop ... |
| Apr 25, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Check engine light illuminated followed by unresponsive throttle. Pulled over and the car immediatel... |
| Apr 18, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V9... |
| Mar 30, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t... |
| Mar 17, 2025 | ENGINE | Notes from the Ford dealer: Oil pump belt tensioner failed causing oil pump belt to slip and starve... |
| Mar 15, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving at var... |
| Jan 31, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the contact heard a lou... |
| Jan 31, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I was driving the speed limit at 65 MPH down a steep hill, I felt something "drop" and then the oil ... |
| Jan 21, 2025 | ENGINE | My car is has engine hesitation and runs rough. I have a recall call letter and the Ford dealership ... |
| Jan 12, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while his wife was driving on the expres... |
| Jan 1, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was hea... |
| Dec 31, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undi... |
| Dec 23, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | See attached document for complaint. |
| Nov 22, 2024 | ENGINE | Engine is misfiring, lack of power, stallign out, barely made it home could of been a really bad acc... |
| Nov 22, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there ... |