2016 Ford Focus RS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Focus RS years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ford Focus RS. The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 9,300 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Ford Focus RS problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | 50% | 9,300 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 33% | 26,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Ford Focus RS recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Ford Focus RS.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Its 27000 miles and its leaking oil out the front and back as well as the transmision
Clutch pedal stuck to the floor at intersection while vehicle was stopped and ready to engage first gear to go. Another driver helped me push my car to the side of the road. Kept pushing clutch but it would not come back to regular position. I was able with my hand after getting out if the car to…
Clutch sticks to floor and will not come back up. I experienced the issue after the car had been sitting all night on a very cold winter night in upstate ny. I went to put the car in gear and pull out of my apartment, but then the car stalled. I pushed the clutch pedal to the ground and tried to…
Was in stop and go traffic due to an accident for 40 mins. At one point my clutch pedal got stuck down to the floor and would not come back up yet the clutch was still engaged and burning. The burning smell so so bad. I managed to reach down and pull the clutch pedal up with my hand. Once i did…
At 26000 miles my head gasket had to be replaced. Started with rough morning start white smoke and loss of coolant. Leak was confirmed in cylinder 3. The car is stock with no modifications.
Other Ford Focus RS years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 6 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford Focus RS?
Owners most often report power train, engine, unknown or other problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Ford Focus RS?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 Ford Focus RS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Focus RS model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.