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1FADP3F27GL••••••2016 Ford FOCUS
This build draws 6.0× more complaints than the average 2016 Ford FOCUS build (66 vs 11).
66on this build
1151on the model
104builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 36Engine 11Fuel/propulsion System 10Fuel System 8
What owners of this build wrote
EngineJun 2025
The dual clutch for the 2016 Ford Focus SE. This model is showing an open recall on active listings but not showing up in a search via VIN. Yes the vehicle is still available for inspection. The vehicle’s transmission overheats which has left us stranded, on the interstate and…
Power TrainJun 2025
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle briefly began to jump and jolted before returning to normal functionality. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the…
SteeringAug 2024
Continuously get the message steering fault assist service required. It’s impossible to turn the steering wheel
Unknown Or OtherJun 2024
I was driving to work on a Monday and the transmission light came on. I took it to the dealership for a diagnostic and the service advisor said the vehicle needs a clutch replacement. The warranty 19N08 has expired since the warranty start date was back in 2015. The warranty was…
Fuel SystemMar 2024
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle began to jerk and hesitate, after which the vehicle lost significant motive power and was unable to accelerate above 60 MPH. No warning lights were illuminated. The…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FADP3F27GL392836 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.