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2016 Ford Focus Transmission Problems

648 owner-reported transmission complaints from NHTSA data

648
Complaints
2
Recalls
8
Crashes
Jan 2025Dec 2020
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Transmission Recalls (2)

RECALLCampaign #18V845000

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L Fox GTDI engine and a 6-speed manual transmission. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update vehicles with software that detects and prevents prolonged clutch slip, and will replace the clutch, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S07. Note: This recall is an expansion of Recall 18V-169.

RECALLCampaign #18V169000

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Fusion vehicles equipped with a 1.6L GTDI engine and 6-speed manual transmission and 2015-2016 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L GTDI engine and 6-speed manual transmission. Also included are four 2017 Ford Focus vehicles that had clutch replacements with potentially affected parts. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Focus vehicles with software that detects and prevents prolonged clutch slip, and will replace the clutch, as necessary, free of charge. Owners of Fusion vehicles will have their clutch assembly replaced free of charge. The recall began August 3, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S07.

Owner Complaints (648)

criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2026

Your car shakes when you start it, and you've noticed a burning oil smell. You've experienced times when the car got stuck at intersections and wouldn't move smoothly—you had to shift between Park and Drive to get it to move, and the front shook during turns. After these incidents, your car wouldn't go into Reverse at all and stopped moving completely. This points to a serious transmission problem that needs immediate professional diagnosis.

NHTSA #: 11727219
criticalPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2026

Fuel purge valve is malfunctioning. Vehicle loses power and is sluggish. Idles very rough and sometimes has a loss of power.

NHTSA #: 11710571
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2025

Transmision gets hot and I have to pull over right away, otherwise I might cause an accident. Once is get hot it won't move at all. Obd code p2872 and p2872dp.

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NHTSA #: 11651019
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2025

My dual clutch PowerShift transmission (DPS6) has experienced the common failure. High RPM’s and failure to shift properly, with no reverse gear at all anymore or overdrive. I was traveling at 65 MPH and nearly crashed because of this.

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NHTSA #: 11637936
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2024

The transmission system, specifically the clutch, malfunctioned. The clutch slipped, which caused the car to suddenly stop in busy traffic. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request.

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NHTSA #: 11618811
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2024

I had a powertrain failure on the highway and went Ford fixed it. They only fixed one component of a three component issue saying that if the components did not break they could not fix it. When I picked it up I drove it again and the second component of the powertrain failed which caused me almost to get in a second accident.

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NHTSA #: 11613284
criticalPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Jun 2024

on 6/27/2024 when accelerating into traffic my vehicle stalled and almost caused an accident. Dash board display had two messages was code P0106 MAP sensor and hill start assist wasn't going to work. Possible safety recall 14S17 Saying not for my vehicle.

NHTSA #: 11597495
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2024

Vehicle shudders or jerks when accelerating from a stopped position. Issue seems to be gradually getting worse over the past year or so. Car had well under 50,000 miles when issue commenced and is well maintained and responsibly driven.

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NHTSA #: 11569845
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2023

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Transmission suddenly stopped shifting correctly resulting in a sudden loss of power, a lugging of the engine, and almost cause of an accident. Specific components have been diagnosed by Crest ford in centerline.

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NHTSA #: 11556376
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2023

The car stalled on several occasions in mid traffic and while driving. The car issued a warning that it was about to catch on fire. It took my son two hrs to get home, The clutch has to be shift in nurtural to turn on.

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NHTSA #: 11516527
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2022

I feel vibrations when I accelerate. Very severe when the car is warm. I feel unsafe if I drive it (not accelerating correctly).

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NHTSA #: 11497883
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2022

There was not an accident, but I don't know where else to type my comments. The car won't shift properly and tends to stall at times. This is not only dangerous as cars behind can't always know why I am driving so slow, but obviously, poses a problem if car can't shift at all and I (or my wife or daughter) is left stranded somewhere.

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NHTSA #: 11486810
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2022

I was stopped at a stop sign in my 2016 Ford Focus Hatchback. I looked both ways and proceeded to hit my gas pedal. The car moved as it should and normally.

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NHTSA #: 11480662
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2022

UNKNOWN the transmission is sluggish and shuddering. This problem has almost cause me to be rear ended a few times. No new warning lamps have popped up.

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NHTSA #: 11475812
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2022

The TCM on this Ford Focus went out (it is available for inspection), which forced the car into limp mode. Fortunately, my kid was on a side road and not the freeway or it could have caused an accident. The car was taken in to the dealership on 10/06/21 and a new sensor was put in.

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NHTSA #: 11472789
criticalPOWER TRAIN
CrashFiled: Mar 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while the daughter was driving approximately 65 MPH, the transmission erroneously down shifted causing the driver to lose control of the steering and crash into the center median causing damage to the undercarriage of the vehicle. During the crash no injuries were reported and no police report was taken.

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NHTSA #: 11457619
criticalPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Feb 2022

•Car has problems upshifting/downshifting gears, especially going at high speeds. When braking it takes a while to downshift in result the car tries to maintain the speed resulting in a hard jerk in the car. •since the car has a problem shifting gears especially braking could end up resulting in rear ending or being rear ended.

NHTSA #: 11450119
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2021

Driving on the highway with cruise control on at about 60MPH, with no warning, engine revved to a high RPM with a near total loss of power. Message on the dashboard said to have the Transmission serviced. Car was brought to the dealer where they diagnosed that the Transmission Control Module needed to be replaced, and also the clutch needed to be replaced.

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NHTSA #: 11444107
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2021

Driving about 45 MPH suddenly when pressing on the gas pedal to accelerate there was no response it would just rev like it was in neutral. Then a warning light came on stating that the transmission was overheated and to pull over as soon as possible.

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NHTSA #: 11443167
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2021

On at least 5 previous instances (3 instances in which the vehicle was taken to and checked by my local Ford Dealership), the vehicles automatic transmission would cease to shift into or out of a gear(s) suddenly during normal driving operations.

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NHTSA #: 11424240
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2020

Vehicle shudders when accelerating from a stop. On several occasions my vehicle has stalled while accelerating onto the freeway, putting me at risk of being rear ended. I took my ford focus in to a ford dealership and was informed that my clutch had failed, but that it also had previously been replaced just 2.5 years prior.

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NHTSA #: 11384135
criticalPOWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Nov 2020

Tl* the contact owned a 2016 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the front of the driver side of the vehicle impacted the right rear of another vehicle with the front left and stated that the whole front sheared off, caused the vehicle to go into a spin. The vehicle impacted a street sign.

NHTSA #: 11373927
criticalPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Jan 2020

My 2016 ford focus se gives me great concern when driving as the transmission consistently skips/jerks while accelerating. There were 2 separate instances where I have driven on the freeway and my car has skipped gears, causing change of speeds and nearly had 2 accidents on the freeway. My most recent one was right before I decided to file a complaint.

NHTSA #: 11303002
criticalPOWER TRAIN
CrashFiled: Dec 2019

I bought this 2016 focus in hopes on giving it to my daughter but I will not, it is not a safe gave to drive.

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NHTSA #: 11287403
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2019

The vehicle is experiencing a transmission shutter but is not included in the recall. This is a safety concern that almost caused me an accident and needs to be addressed. Ford motor company is not helping and wants me to pay out of pocket.

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NHTSA #: 11278078
criticalPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
CrashFiled: Sep 2019

The vehicle stalled during a left turn into the right lane of oncoming traffic and was hit as a result. The vehicle was declared a total loss. The vehicle had been taken to ford previously due to concerns of stalling/sluggish acceleration at which time the dealer disclosed an issue was known that was most likely the cause.

NHTSA #: 11254004
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2019

My mother is a senior citizen. Peacock ford (maitland fl) performed extensive transmission work replacing transmission control module (tcm) & clutches shortly before we purchased in feb 2019. They did not disclose this to us.

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NHTSA #: 11245597
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2019

January 2019 had transmission clutch replaced under warranty july 2019 transmission went out again on major highway, replaced tansmission control module and clutch motor, car has been in service for 8 days still not repaired.

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NHTSA #: 11241146
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2019

I was driving on the I-5 south when my car suddenly loses acceleration and speed in between shifts nearly causing an accident. Luckily the car behind me swerved to the other lane. Very scary moment because my car couldn't find it's gear.

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NHTSA #: 11235342
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2019

The transmission shudders when trying to accelerate. The car jerks and sputters so bad that for fear of getting in a collision we have to wait for all traffic to clear when making a left turn at an intersection. Very unsafe for my family!

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NHTSA #: 11234123
criticalPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Jul 2019

Vehicle stutters and has trouble accelerating/staying in gear after coming to a stop or slowing down and starting movement again multiple times a day. Sounds like transmission is grinding daily when accelerating after being at a stop, or slowing down. Vehicle drops gears randomly while maintaining speed highway speeds.

NHTSA #: 11233456
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2019

Ongoing problems with the transmission in my focus. After numerous returns to the dealer, twice for clutch kit replacements and at least 5-6 times for other "adjustments" it still has problems. Jerking, hesitation, loss of power even while driving.

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NHTSA #: 11232564
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2019

The transmission sputters and shakes and makes a grinding noise. I am fearful that it is going to fail and cause a severe accident injuring myself or someone else. This is a ongoing problem.

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NHTSA #: 11221935
criticalPOWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: May 2019

Since I purchased my 2016 ford focus se the automatic transmission has been slipping, stuttering and high rpms during gear changes but will not accelerate properly. I was attempting to merge from an on-ramp onto a major highway and upon attempting to accelerate to merge the rpms were very high but the car would not accelerate.

NHTSA #: 11210841
criticalPOWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
Filed: Apr 2019

As I was on my way to work driving on the freeway going 67mph on cruise control I was in the 2nd lane in from the right . I felt something bumpy underneath my feet and as I lowered my radio I heard a scraping sound and then it felt like something went underneath my tires and I heard when it pulled and broke the front grill made me swerve thank god no accident.

NHTSA #: 11193320
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2018

My 2016 ford focus & its "powershift" transmission shudders when accelerating. On thursday oct. 4, 2018 while driving on the freeway the car shuttered then stalled as I was attempting to accelerate.

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NHTSA #: 11139271
criticalPOWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Sep 2018

I bought 2016 ford focus, total 55,000 miles on it now 2018 and nothing but trouble in the first 6 months and there after , always in the garage for drive train 2 years now, straps on roof fell off twice , trunk out of line,new tires bought at 26,000 miles .

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NHTSA #: 11128016
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2018

I first noticed when I went up an incline that the transmission seemed to have a slight stutter. Then on a recent trip to north carolina and was going up a long hill that the transmission shifted out of gear and the RPM reveved up then it slipped back into gear.also in future you might put the trunk button in a different place so it is not hit every time you turn off the head lights.

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NHTSA #: 11082440
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2017

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.

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NHTSA #: 11046639
criticalPOWER TRAIN
CrashFiled: Jun 2017

Transmission sluggish, de accelerates has caused two accidents one on this car and the other on my other 2016 ford focus which I got rid of lastjuly

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NHTSA #: 11000564
criticalPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: May 2017

Vehicle experiencing transmission shutter relating to service bulletin 16-0109. Progressively getting worst and I am scared it will cause an accident. Took vehicle in 3 times for the same issue.

NHTSA #: 10984435
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2017

When driving vehicle and attempting to shift manual transmission into 3rd gear the clutch remained stuck to the floor and vehicle would move very slowly. Clutch did return after 3 secs but this can cause accident if it occurs again.

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NHTSA #: 10949647
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2016

Vehicle transmission stutters, hesitates and shakes upon takeoff. No accident has occurred due to this condition but several close calls have occurred. The dealership that inspected the vehicle complaint could in fact replicate the complaint but stated the transmission didn't hesitate and stutter"enough" to warrant a fix.

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NHTSA #: 10928972
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2026

Your 2016 Ford Focus transmission is shuddering and hesitating when you accelerate in low gears, especially at low speeds like when entering traffic or going through intersections. A Ford dealership has confirmed this is a transmission or clutch problem. The repair could cost around $3,700, and the issue happens consistently even though your car only has 26,000 miles on it.

NHTSA #: 11727541
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2026

Your transmission has failed again, less than a year after you had it replaced. This is the second transmission failure on your 2016 Ford Focus with the 2.0L engine, and you're finding that repair shops are reluctant to work on the vehicle due to known transmission issues with this model. Getting the transmission rebuilt or replaced will likely be necessary, along with diagnosis to determine if there's an underlying cause contributing to the repeated failures.

NHTSA #: 11726919
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2026

The vehicle experienced failure of the DPS6 dual-clutch automatic transmission. The transmission began slipping during acceleration, hesitating between gear engagement, and triggering a “Transmission Overheat” warning. Eventually, the vehicle lost the ability to reliably shift between Drive and Reverse and would not consistently engage gears.

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NHTSA #: 11715985
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled with the message "Transmission Overheating" displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure.

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NHTSA #: 11710854
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle started losing motive power. The contact heard an abnormal grinding sound coming from under the floorboard.

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NHTSA #: 11681796
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2025

The contact's son owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while at a stop, the vehicle shuddered while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11678741
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the transmission was slipping, the vehicle exceeded 3,000 RPM and suddenly lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11668894
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2025

The contact's daughter owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked and hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal, with several unknown warning lights illuminated. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to the dealer and was diagnosed with a defective clutch module.

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NHTSA #: 11656730
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and accelerating, the vehicle shuddered and jerked before shifting into gear. No warning lights were illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11655215
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while her husband was driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the message "Transmission Overheating" was displayed.

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NHTSA #: 11653205
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2025

Battery was disconnected in order to install new radio. After installation, car started just fine but could not go faster than 20mph and would "stall" (even though it is auto transmission) once getting up to that speed. Ford dealership diagnosed as needing a new transmission control module.

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NHTSA #: 11649904
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2025

I am dealing with a dual clutch going bad the car is stalling hesitating and loosing power very dangerous to drive. Also I just replaced transmission without finding any help from ford even there was a recall now my dual clutch is going on and there was a recall I never got to be apart of when I first got the car in 2015.

NHTSA #: 11649437
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to reverse the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to reverse. No warning light was illuminated however, the "Transmission Fault Service Now" message was displayed on the instrument panel.

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NHTSA #: 11638135
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that after shifting the gear shifter out of park(P) to drive(D) and attempting to accelerate, the engine revved up, but the vehicle failed to exceed 1 MPH. The contact shifted into reverse(R), but the vehicle failed to move.

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NHTSA #: 11637326
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the gear shifter shifted into park(P) independently. The contact pulled over and shifted back to drive(D).

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NHTSA #: 11633633
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle downshifted with the check engine warning illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the clutch actuator had failed and needed to be repaired to verify if the transmission might have failed.

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NHTSA #: 11624242
highPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Nov 2024

Faulty dual clutch. I only have 34000 miles on it. I shouldn't have this problem .

NHTSA #: 11623599
highPOWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Nov 2024

Check engine light P1450 fuel system vacuum. So many complaints of the same issue of the vehicle stalling and shuddering. The dealership refuses to even look at my vehicle.

NHTSA #: 11623679
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. While the contact's daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. In addition, the transmission warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11623394
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle began jerking and stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11621877
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while parking the vehicle, the steering wheel did not function as intended. The contact stated that the steering wheel was very difficult to turn in either direction.

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NHTSA #: 11620094
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while attempting to merge onto the highway at approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle independently switched from first to third gear, jerked, and shifted into the park gear to control the vehicle. The vehicle stopped in the middle of the roadway.

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NHTSA #: 11620137
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the check engine and transmission warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired on 3 different occasions for transmission failure under warranty.

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NHTSA #: 11618090
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power and decelerated, with the message "Transmission Fault" displayed. There was no warning light illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11616226
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2024

This car stalls in traffic. It has had recalls in the past. Unable to drive it with out fear of it stopping in traffic.

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NHTSA #: 11614969
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while the vehicle was started and shifted into drive(D), the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the top and bottom transmission solenoids needed to be replaced.

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NHTSA #: 11610810
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the overheating warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred while driving over a bridge.

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NHTSA #: 11608724
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The message "Transmission Fault - Service Now" was displayed.

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NHTSA #: 11606725
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11602304
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2024

The contact's niece owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while her niece was driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated upon depression of the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11598299
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Jun 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered and shook abnormally while attempting to accelerate. The check engine warning light was illuminated.

NHTSA #: 11596559
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2024

The contact called on behalf of her daughter who owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. In addition, the vehicle jerked, and the check engine warning light illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11594270
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2024

When I accelerate the car stalls and then it jerks before taking off

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NHTSA #: 11592067
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. There was no warning light illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11587174
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving the vehicle failed to accelerate above 12 MPH. There were no warning lights illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11587273
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2024

I believe this vehicle's engine is also impacted by the recall campaign number 18V735000, even though the engine is a 2.0L L4. The same issues that are mentioned in the recall campaign occurred with this vehicle around the 60k milage and 120k milage mark. These issues seems to happen every 60k miles.

NHTSA #: 11577305
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, the transmission suddenly malfunctioned and the vehicle would not accelerate forward. During the failure the "Transmission" and "Check Engine" warning lights were illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11577388
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal failed to function as intended. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond, and the vehicle stalled.

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NHTSA #: 11574317
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2024

My 2016 Ford Focus has encountered repeated transmission and clutch problems associated with the DPS6 recall. My car has experienced sudden losses of power, inability to randomly start the car, and even though my car can be put into reverse, it will not back up. Going down the highway, my car will have reluctance to shift and when it does, it shudders severely.

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NHTSA #: 11571952
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle started shuddering and hesitated to respond. The check engine warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11569961
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes failed to function as intended. The contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle stalled.

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NHTSA #: 11570034
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2024

The dual power clutch has gone out in my vehicle, this causes the transmission to overheat and the vehicle cannot move. I’ve experienced this a couple times with my children in the car, on a mountain, and had to be pushed off the road where we were stranded for hours. I had to pay $700 for a tow and getting the transmission fluid changed, which did not solve the problem.

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NHTSA #: 11567024
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the gear shifter failed to shift out of park(P). The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, but no failure was found.

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NHTSA #: 11561289
highPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2023

Vehicle hesitates, stutters and stalls when accelerating at any speed. The dealership told us it is either a transmission module or fuel module problem. They don’t have parts to fix it.

NHTSA #: 11560574
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle was shaking. The contact stated that when she depressed the accelerator pedal, the vehicle did not accelerate.

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NHTSA #: 11554374
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2023

At sixty four thousand miles the clutch began to slip, eventually started smelling and smoking. The clutch pedal gave out and there was no power, which LED to pulling over on the highway to get a tow.

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NHTSA #: 11547053
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission failed to shift was needed. The contact stated that the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power.

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NHTSA #: 11543436
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while her daughter was driving 10 MPH, the vehicle started to hesitate. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11540273
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2023

While driving at various speeds vehicle would shudder and hesitate to shift. Last vehicle operation while slowing from 50 MPH vehicle started jerking and shuddering that followed with a transmission fault code being displayed. Vehicle no longer had reverse or can go past 1 gear.

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NHTSA #: 11539224
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, she heard an abnormal sound. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11538583
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2023

My car has hesitation, and stalling or inability to accelerate, this isn't safe!!! and I cant sink money into something that is a manufacturer issue and I know that they deny that there was a manufacturer issue in the focus hatchbacks for the longest time...

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NHTSA #: 11536173
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the check engine and high engine temperature warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the transmission experienced rough shifting and failed to shift into Sport(S) mode.

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NHTSA #: 11530383
highPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Jun 2023

Transmission Fault Service Now warning light keeps coming on and off. I’ve taken it to multiple places to have it checked out and nobody can find and actual issues that would cause the transmission to fail. I got stuck in the middle of an intersection because the transmission randomly stopped.

NHTSA #: 11529229
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was jerking and hesitating. On another occasion, while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the transmission downshifted, and the vehicle stalled.

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NHTSA #: 11527856
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving 55 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact's daughter was able to maneuver the vehicle into a nearby parking lot, where the vehicle failed to shift into drive.

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NHTSA #: 11525906
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, an unknown transmission warning light appeared on the instrument panel; the vehicle began to stall and hesitate upon depression of the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the clutch assembly was replaced.

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NHTSA #: 11519873
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2023

Check engine light on with transmission codes. Transmission is slipping and car won't start intermittently. Also loses power intermittently.

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NHTSA #: 11516484
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11515150
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the transmission failed to shift into gear. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the TCM needed to be replaced.

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NHTSA #: 11511244
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The "vehicle was not in park" warning message was displayed while the contact was in drive.

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NHTSA #: 11508473
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lunged forward. Additionally, while driving the vehicle lost motive power and the check engine warning light illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11504421
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that upon turning the key in the ignition switch, she then needed to hold the key into position for a longer period in order to start the vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11497273
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2022

I purchased a 2016 Ford Focus in September of this year from a used car dealer. I drove the car back and forth to work approximately 10 miles each way, per day. I took a day off before Thanksgiving and drove my vehicle longer than usual.

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NHTSA #: 11496039
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle would not properly accelerate, with the check engine warning light illuminated. After several attempts to restart the vehicle, the contact was able to start the vehicle and drove home.

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NHTSA #: 11496091
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while attempting to move off from a red light, the vehicle was shuddering. Additionally, while shifting from first or second gear the vehicle would shudder.

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NHTSA #: 11490935
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2022

The contact's son owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while her son was driving 60 MPH, the vehicle started jerking. The accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond.

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NHTSA #: 11489608
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2022

I was exiting Parking lot into busy intersection when vehicle suddenly hesitated and stalled completely. Was hard to restart and kept stalling after that. Very dangerous when traveling on busy streets when it stalls and steering wheel locks up.

NHTSA #: 11489414
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was jerking, hesitating, and the transmission failed to shift properly. Additionally, the vehicle occasionally stalled and could not immediately be shifted to park(P) or drive(D).

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NHTSA #: 11488192
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the dealer had previously replaced the TCM and clutch assembly; however, the failure recurred while driving at an undisclosed speed, and the gear shifter was unable to shift to the intended gear with the transmission message displayed.

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NHTSA #: 11486983
highPOWER TRAIN,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Filed: Sep 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact then stated when he refueled the vehicle, the vehicle failed to operate as needed.

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NHTSA #: 11486741
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The check engine warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11484690
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Aug 2022

The contact's daughter owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact's granddaughter attempted the start the vehicle when and heard an abnormal noise. The vehicle failed to start.

NHTSA #: 11480504
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact initially stated that the vehicle would fail to start up as needed. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle would fail to shift gears upon the depression of the accelerator pedal as several unknown warning lights appeared on the instrument panel.

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NHTSA #: 11479751
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2022

I have been having issues with my EVAP system and it is effecting my Drivability. It will stall but there is no recall for my car.

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NHTSA #: 11479431
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Aug 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the transmission and engine needed to be replaced.

NHTSA #: 11478430
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked abnormally. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked more violently while accelerating.

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NHTSA #: 11470602
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH and accelerating, the vehicle started stalling and rumbling inadvertently. After several minutes of driving rough the vehicle returned to normal operation.

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NHTSA #: 11470533
highPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Jun 2022

In the last 6 months my car has been to Rottet Ford in Tamaqua. My car Failed to start after driven had towed to dealer, replaced TCM, paid $200. 2nd time car system shut off everything and engine while driving.

NHTSA #: 11470078
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle started vibrating and almost stalled; however, once the contact accelerated, the vehicle continued driving normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed.

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NHTSA #: 11467024
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle hesitated and started shuddering. There was no warning light illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11464807
highPOWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: May 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle began to experience loss of speed, the contact would depress the accelerator and the vehicle hesitated and jerked. The contact heard a grinding metal sound coming the floorboards.

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NHTSA #: 11464419
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 35 MPH, the vehicle started jerking and then stalled. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11464169
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH, the transmission failed to shift as needed with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and diagnosed with transmission failure.

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NHTSA #: 11460414
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. There were no warning lights illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11459246
highPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Mar 2022

Yes, I was on my way to school and as I pulled out into the first busy road along my way my car hesitated, jerked and was very erratic and eventually died completely, all power lost. I just barely missed being hit by another vehicle and somehow I made it within the Double suicide lane.

NHTSA #: 11458484
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle began to stall as the service transmission warning message appeared on the instrument panel. The contact also stated that the vehicle would not accelerate above 35 MPH while the RPM would rev up while depressing the accelerator pedal.

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NHTSA #: 11457832
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2022

I was driving the car about 25 MPH and it shudders, and the acceleration is very bad. Sometimes the engine rpms go up to about 5000 before it shifts into the next gear. Also while driving, a "transmission is hot, pull over" message appears randomly.

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NHTSA #: 11457021
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission overheating warning message was displayed. The contact was able to pull over and restart the vehicle; however, the failure recurred and the vehicle hesitated to accelerate.

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NHTSA #: 11455074
highPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Feb 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. Additionally, on multiple occasions, while slowing down, the vehicle would stall or attempt to stall before self-correcting and driving normally.

NHTSA #: 11452274
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2022

According to NHTSA my vehicles VIN#, 2016 Ford Focus SE, 60,000 miles is not one of the vehicles covered under this recall. However, my vehicle has been evaluated by a credited mechanic and has found this is the exact issue with the transmission. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L Fox GTDI engine and a 6-speed manual transmission.

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NHTSA #: 11451953
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Jan 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission was slipping. The contact was informed by his wife that while driving the vehicle stalled.

NHTSA #: 11447302
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2022

I’ve had powertrain issues for going on 4 months now, I brought this vehicle in for repair soon as it started acting up. The clutch would slip and it didn’t want to shift. It would jerk really hard if it did.

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NHTSA #: 11445903
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2021

The powertrain continues to have issues on my ford focus, specifically the transmission clutch continues to fail this occurred on 12-10-21 and previously had same issue with the clutch on 3-21-19 at 56, 949 mileage.

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NHTSA #: 11444523
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2021

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light with the accelerator pedal being depressed the vehicle started to jerk. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11433171
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2021

The contact's son owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but the mechanic did not diagnose nor repair the vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11431016
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2021

The contact's daughter owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would jerk upon the depression of the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the vehicle made hard downshifts upon the depression of the brake pedal.

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NHTSA #: 11430781
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2021

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle would fail to reverse with the gear shifter placed in the reverse position. The contact also stated that the vehicle would jerk and stall upon acceleration with several warning lights and messages on the instrument panel.

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NHTSA #: 11428491
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2021

The upper management of Ford at the time should be ashamed of themselves for seriously damaging the reliability reputation of the Ford Focus between the model years of particularly 2012 to 2016 by introducing into the setup a dry dual clutch transmission that they did not already have a quality backup plan to just in case the complaints started piling up about the supposed manual feel of the transmission.

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NHTSA #: 11426732
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2021

There is two recalls on my ford focus. The clutch and the transmission. Town and country ford have fixed the clutch 4 times and it stills continues to break.

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NHTSA #: 11419587
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2021

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped with the gear shifter in drive and brake pedal depressed, the vehicle reversed inadvertently. The vehicle also jerked while driving at various speeds, and stalled.

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NHTSA #: 11418606
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2021

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the gear shifter would not shift into second gear from first gear. The engine revved however, the vehicle would not accelerate.

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NHTSA #: 11417772
highPOWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2021

I was driving normally on a main street and then the car began to violently jerk and would not accelerate as if it couldn't shift into the next gear I pulled over and shut the car off then restarted it with no change I had it towed to ford where its currently getting serviced which they said might not be covered under warranty after doing some research online it seems that this is a common occurrence I also recently had to have my purge valve replace as well they said that was covered under warrant I believe a recall is necessary in this situation it was extremely dangerous especially at high speeds or that to happen I had the car diagnosed prior to it going to ford and the code was p090c which said the clutch b actuator control circuit low and my milage is about 72,000

NHTSA #: 11407216
highPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Mar 2021

Car will not shift and stalls speed omiter goes to 0. Car cut off while driving lights say hill start not available

NHTSA #: 11404255
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Feb 2021

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to johnson ford lincoln inc (694 east street, pittsfield, ma 01201) to be diagnosed.

NHTSA #: 11396615
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2021

I have a 2016 ford focus. 3 months after purchase I took it to service for shaking on accelerating and deaccelerating. I was told broken sway bar links.

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NHTSA #: 11388621
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the transmission started slipping. The contact pulled into a nearby parking lot and the transmission failed to shift into reverse or any other gear.

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NHTSA #: 11377720
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2020

The clutch has been replaced twice in the car for shuddering and shifting hard, now it is doing it a third time and we have been told its just out of the 1 year warranty of the 2nd clutch assembly installed and we don't qualify for the class action lawsuit. The car is not safe to drive and shudders so bad when accelerating that it shakes the whole car.

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NHTSA #: 11375210
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Nov 2020

I was driving my vehicle on a city street and the car stalled on the road and I had to coast onto a safe spot.the car would not turn back on for over an hour then it stalled once more and would not turn on. The dealership said they fixed the problem but it continues to stall while driving. We can not find the problem.

NHTSA #: 11373220
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2020

Transmission slips and stalls when increasing speeds or doesnt shift at all. I was on the highway and had to pull off do to it stalled out 4 times note this is an automatic transmission and it slips and stalls or doesnt shift at all. When this started it was at 14000 miles and now its at 16568 miles and its now stalling.

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NHTSA #: 11372572
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Oct 2020

Was driving down the interstate at roughly 80 miles per hour when the check engine light came on. Engine lost power and would not accelerate. Engine started making a loud noise.

NHTSA #: 11366800
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2020

Car is shuttering feels like it will stall. Hesitation upon acceleration and high RPM

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NHTSA #: 11363624
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2020

I have been 3 times in ford by problem with the clutch, the last time they said that the insure don't pay any more and I need to pay to fix it by 2350$. If I fixed it before, witch one will be the guaranteed, because they gave me the last time but they don't want to cover now, you can feel that the car lost power, this slip inside the transmition

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NHTSA #: 11361127
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2020

I was on the way driving to fiesta ford in indio to get my transmission fixed I had no other way to get it towed down there that my warranty,patriot warranty decided not to fix my car after having my car for 2 weeks remind you I'm a caregiver so driving on the way you know my transmission is gone it startled on me and a diesel nearly hit mei've been trying to find the recall on on the transmission but they said that it's too late the transmission been messed up since the day that I got it it was a used car I got it from coachella volkswagen

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NHTSA #: 11360003
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2020

The vehicle has had 2 transmission failures withing 1,700 miles. The first at 64,000 miles and change, which began with grinding in 3rd gear and progressed to 4th as well. It was replaced with a factory refurbished transmission.

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NHTSA #: 11353088
highPOWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2020

My check engine light came on and I took it to a local mechanic. The codes were p1450 and po456 which are associated with the safety recall of the canister purge valve. The fuel tank is also deformed.

NHTSA #: 11331557
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. The contact stated that the clutch was recently replaced. The contact stated that while driving down a mountain, the engine revved up and the vehicle stalled without warning.

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NHTSA #: 11329745
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the gear shifter independently shifted into neutral and failed to shift back into gear. The vehicle was towed to fairyland ford (14585 michigan ave, deer born mi 48126), and was diagnosed.

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NHTSA #: 11329407
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled, jerked and revved. The transmission hot warning light illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11326965
highPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
Filed: May 2020

Lost power when accelerating. Code said turbo charge boost; gave # to dealer. They want to charge me another $150 to diagnose & get the ame code as my mechanic!

NHTSA #: 11326104
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle failed to accelerate with the accelerator pedal depressed. There was an abnormal noise coming from the engine.

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NHTSA #: 11324313
highPOWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2020

The purge canister valve had a safety recall last year, which the dealership stated they performed and marked the recall as completed. However, the part was never replaced, and is in fact defective. When filling the car with gas, it does not want to start and stalls out multiple times.

NHTSA #: 11321661
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact coasted to the shoulder and called a tow truck.

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NHTSA #: 11321728
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. The contact stated that the gear shifter failed to shift into the reverse position making it impossible to reverse the vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11317459
highPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Jan 2020

For the last couple years, my transmission in my 2016 ford focus has stalled upon nearly all attempts to accelerate from a stop. On january, 17 2020 I returned to my car from the library in irvine, ca to discover that upon turning the ignition, the car did not start.

NHTSA #: 11306332
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2019

Car has been vibrating whenever accelerating since the first 6 months after it was purchased. Car was purchased in 2016. Started stalling a few months ago after any stops.

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NHTSA #: 11291054
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2019

I was driving to work and noticed a hitch in the automatic transmission's gear shifting. It felt like it was slowing down at moments while I accelerated. It would kick back in during those moments and start to work as normal.

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NHTSA #: 11288208
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle jerked and lost power without warning. The contact veered to the shoulder of the road, shifted into park, and turned the vehicle off and back on; however, the failure continued.

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NHTSA #: 11286885
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2019

I was not told about the known defect at the time of sale. Shortly after driving the car after purchase, I called in to have it serviced. The car has trouble accelerating most times going up hill but also on flat.

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NHTSA #: 11281928
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2019

After driving the vehicle for about 2 hours I pulled over on a flat parking spot and then put the car in reverse and when I pushed on the gas the vehicle lurched forward almost hitting the car in front of me I switched gears back in to drive low then back to park then back to reverse and it still wanted to go forward. After 4 times going through the gears it finally went into reverse.

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NHTSA #: 11281206
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Nov 2019

While driving within city limits on a daily basis, my vehicle shutters from the start and at acceleration, sometimes stalls as I start to eccelerate from red lights and stop signs, creating potential hazardous conditions. Engine light has come on and want go off, and smells of fuel while vehicle is being driven.

NHTSA #: 11279245
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2019

Issue with the clutch. I have to replace the clutch again on my car and there appear to be continued issues with ford focus clutches. My car won't shift correctly and I was told inaccurate information by two separate ford dealerships.

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NHTSA #: 11279139
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Nov 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. While driving approximately 50-65 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle.

NHTSA #: 11278098
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Oct 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shuddered and failed to properly accelerate. The failure occurred several times while attempting to merge into traffic at highway speeds.

NHTSA #: 11271481
highPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
Filed: Oct 2019

My 2016 ford focus se has stalled while driving on the freeway twice in the past two weeks. In addition, the transmission is very jerky and the engine studders and makes loud noises when shifting into 2nd and 3rd gears. The car only has 53,000 miles on it, yet the transmission is defective.

NHTSA #: 11268801
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2019

My vehicle shutters when attempting to shift out of 1st gear, and is often associated with a loud noise. The issue has gradually increased in severity until last week (10.01.19) my car stalled at an intersection after stopping at a red light. After talking with automotive technicians at a ford dealership this is a result of a faulty clutch system.

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NHTSA #: 11267015
highPOWER TRAIN,SEATS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2019

Sever shuddering when shifting, especially from 1st to 2nd gear; pre-shifting at low RPM's and slipping gears; stalling and near-stalling when attempting to accelerate or when on an incline; back seats come unlocked and fly forward when you brake hard- contrarily the front seats fly back when accelerating .

NHTSA #: 11256155
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2019

On 8/18/19 my daughters car check engine light came car was not shifting right had the car towed to dealership they replaced one of the clutches only to have the other go two days later this time the car would not start back up the car only has 9 thousand miles. Upon checking more into the car the clutch was replaced before.

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NHTSA #: 11253293
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2019

I am making a complaint that my 2016 ford focus with a installed automatic dual-clutch power-shift transmission. I am experiencing severe hesitations when I accelerate. I am experiencing a jerky car movement, as I am driving, this having g the feeling that I could lose control of my vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11252850
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate or shift into reverse. The vehicle could not be driven and the transmission warning indicator illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11252276
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. While driving various speeds on several occasions, the transmission shuddered, slipped, and lost power. The contact stated that the vehicle never stalled.

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NHTSA #: 11244479
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. The contact stated that the transmission and clutch had to be replaced four times since the vehicle was purchased. The vehicle was taken to lance cunningham ford (4101 clinton hwy, knoxville, tn 37912, 865-685-5588) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed.

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NHTSA #: 11244135
highPOWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2019

Vehicle stalled in the middle of highway. Vehicle stall after gas in put intontank. Check engine light comes on and purge valve or vacuumed leak noted.

NHTSA #: 11242963
highPOWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2019

The transmission of this vehicle has had a consistent problem of being erratic and requires constant very particular pressure on the gas pedal to avoid shuddering and shaking when accelerating which when it happens makes the car very difficult to safely control in any type of traffic since other drivers do not anticipate the lurching and staggering from the car unless they happen to note the ford emblem and are aware of the safety problems facing all focus drivers of the affected models.

NHTSA #: 11240883
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2019

Car has shuddered and failed to properly accelerate which started within a few weeks of buying the vehicle new. The shuddering of the transmission sounds like rattling and that the car is going to stall when it is a automatic vehicle. The car is shuddering often from stops to accelerations, feels like the car is trying to grip into the next gear and is a safety concern.

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NHTSA #: 11240700
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle jerked, lunged forward, and lost power without warning while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to felix sabates ford lincoln (7601 south blvd, charlotte, nc 28273, (980) 224-5854) where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced.

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NHTSA #: 11235082
highPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Jul 2019

I was driving on my way home, and my car stalled in the middle of the road. I had to throw the car in neutral and crank it back up and slam it into drive and speed off, because I was going to get hit both directions. The transmission shudders hard in between gears, stalls out on hills/ struggles on hills, it fails to accelerate in the moment, the car fails to know what gear it wants to be in.

NHTSA #: 11232307
highPOWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2019

My car has had transmission problems since 20k & has run out of gas on me twice & left me stranded on the side of the road. Clutch & several sylenoids have been replaced several times. I have reatained a lawyer for help with my issues with this car.

NHTSA #: 11232508
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2019

We bought this car new, from the very beginning my husband complained that the transmission was slipping, and losing power, we have had numerous close calls with the car, while trying to advance from a stop sign pull out and the car loses power, also pulling on the highway on the on ramp, the car will just lose power, and shudder, we have taken to it to the dealer we purchased it from three separate times only to be told that the shudder is within normal limits, that's hard to understand with a brand new car, it should not have any problems, the last and final incidents was when we took our grandchildren to a attraction where you stay in your vehicle and you ride through it, the car started to shudder, and buck, and then the whole vehicle shut down, we kept trying to start it, it would start but when you would put it in gear it would not move, we are so thankful that the car behind us was paying attention, and saw we were stranded in the road, we had to sit in the middle of the road for about a half hour so the transmission could cool off, we knew that it had overheated because of the oder, my son who is a machanic drove it and told us the car is unsafe, and now my husband has forbidden anyone from driving it but him, we can't afford to replace it because we owe more on it then the car is worth, something needs to be done before someone does get killed,

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NHTSA #: 11232601
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2019

Shudder and power loss on acceleration when automatic transmission shifts. Was told is normal by dealership however it is not as it jerks heavily.

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NHTSA #: 11231064
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Jul 2019

My car has severe hesitation when starting from a stop and or low speed. It has also stalled on two different occasions when pulling into a parking lot

NHTSA #: 11231108
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2019

Transmission/clutch is easily heated and starts to grind when within low gear (10-30 MPH). When its cool it operates normally. It feels as the entire car wants to stalls completely, the car shakes uncontrollably.

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NHTSA #: 11220445
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. The contact stated that the transmission was malfunctioning. The dealer (kearny pearson ford, 7303 clairemont mesa blvd, san diego, ca 92111, (858) 560-5544) repaired the transmission control module back in october of 2018, but the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road.

NHTSA #: 11172095
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Jan 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. While driving between 5-20 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact had to turn off the engine, restart the vehicle, and drive slowly.

NHTSA #: 11164988
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2018

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle accelerated on its own after the contact's foot was removed from the accelerator pedal. Also, the vehicle rolled backwards and the transmission slipped and shuddered when switching gears.

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NHTSA #: 11153716
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Nov 2018

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. While driving approximately 65 MPH and attempting to slow down, the rpms decreased and the engine shut off. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated.

NHTSA #: 11149556
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2018

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. The contact stated that when she stops and then re-accelerates her vehicle, the clutch loses power. When driving at 60 MPH the vehicle lost power and dropped to 40 MPH but regained power in about 40 seconds.

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NHTSA #: 11143856
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2018

Vehicle fuel gauge is off by 50 miles + - 10 miles. Vehicle stalls after filling fuel take to full level. Engine check light stays on solid after the first time the vehicle ran out of gas.

NHTSA #: 11143860
highPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2018

Ford focus 2016 is transmission is still experiencing problems as previous fords models in category, including engine slips, shuddering , stalling and not changing gears properly, create hazards, im constantly battling to drive this vehicle, and it doesn't even have more than 20,000 miles on it, I have almost been in a numerous amount of recks on the highway, or even leaving my house because of this car, I constantly fear for my safety within this vehicle, and I know its a matter of time before something happens, im stuck in this vehicle and nobody has the answers.

NHTSA #: 11140530
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2018

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into drive or reverse.

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NHTSA #: 11133123
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Apr 2018

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. While driving 12 MPH, the vehicle shuttered and the engine shut off completely. In addition, the transmission warning indicator illuminated and the transmission responded abnormally when the gears were shifted.

NHTSA #: 11090350
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2017

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.

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NHTSA #: 11055908
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2017

Brought my ford focus december 2016 new off the lot. Started noticing a shuttering, hesitation within the transmission during slow take off and when I try to speed up. I got a class action lawsuit card in the mail a few days ago inference to this issue.

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NHTSA #: 11023374
highPOWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jun 2017

I purchased the vehicle feb 23, 2017 with 137 miles on it. Drove it off the lot within a month of having the car it starting making a weird noise kind of like a clanking noise in the front engine area, contacted the dealership they stated this was normal noises for a 2016 ford focus.

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NHTSA #: 11000258
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2017

Letter from senator portman on behalf on constituent re the safety of 2016 ford focus. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle's transmission failed after only 9,000 miles.

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NHTSA #: 10985308
highPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Jan 2017

I am writing to report a problem with delays in gas pedal responsiveness.

NHTSA #: 10940360
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle shuddered unexpectedly.

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NHTSA #: 11723110
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2026

Transmission is slipping. Check engine light is on. Code P07A5 (3/3) Permanent Transmission Friction Element B Stuck on.

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NHTSA #: 11713197
mediumPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Jan 2026

When driving my car all of a sudden it loses power almost like it’s struggling to go but the RPM revs up and makes a loud noise and my car kind of got stuck for a minute and there were cars behind me then it started going but every couple minutes it would do that again rev up really loud even when I barely push the gas and lose power and then go I have no idea why it was doing that I took it to get it looked at, but there was no light on then a light finally came on and it came up with P07A3.

NHTSA #: 11713023
mediumPOWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2025

Having fuel problems with this ford se. Adding gas after starting the car it doesn't run right. It misses n doesn't have power.

NHTSA #: 11707438
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Oct 2025

The clutch had to be replaced a second time and the engine became disabled while driving due to parts failure and it blowing up. This is all happening with 60,000 miles on the vehicle. My safety came into question with both failures disabling my car while I was driving on the interstate.

NHTSA #: 11694988
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated. The contact also stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to respond as intended.

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NHTSA #: 11689761
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2025

The car failed to start, it did not recognize it was in park. After trying to start my car with the keys it failed. My safety is put at risk, my car failing to recognize which gear shift it is in causes malfunctions while I am on the road, especially since I drive long distances at high speeds.

NHTSA #: 11679525
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2025

Transmission Control Module failed and I had that replaced. Now the clutch pack failed and had that replaced. Now it says transmission hot and to pull over.

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NHTSA #: 11678425
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2025

The transmission is slipping. Research shows it's a known issue. Ford has acknowledged the issue and extended support.

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NHTSA #: 11677293
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2025

Additional information related to a case I opened earlier today Vehicle: 2016 Ford Focus SE Component: PowerTrain – Transmission My 2016 Ford Focus has experienced three failed clutch packs with the Ford DPS6 PowerShift transmission. The first clutch was replaced at ~22,000 miles, the second at ~27,500 miles, and it now requires a third replacement at 80,000 miles.

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NHTSA #: 11677393
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while idling at a stop sign and attempting to accelerate, the transmission failed to shift into gear and the vehicle failed to respond. The contact shifted to park until the transmission shifted to drive.

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NHTSA #: 11668544
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2025

Purchased 2016 Ford Focus SE with 132,000 Mi on Wednesday June 11, 2025. Drove with no problem when I took it for a long test drive. Drove it Thursday June 12, 2025 with no problem.

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NHTSA #: 11668016
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2025

There are known issues with the 2016 ford focus transmission dual clutch transmission shudder. My vehicle is the se and seems to have this but there is no safety recall for the se or my vehicle specifically. There was even a law suit for the 2016 ford focus se with this issue.

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NHTSA #: 11667520
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated and then jerked into the next gear. The contact stated that the hesitation occurred at various speeds.

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NHTSA #: 11665731
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 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.

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NHTSA #: 11664316
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly jolted and hesitated before returning to normal functionality. The check engine warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11658512
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: May 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the transmission was slipping, and the vehicle jerked until shifting into gear. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated.

NHTSA #: 11658262
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2025

The transmission (powertrain) on my 2016 Ford Focus SE (VIN: [XXX] ) has had persistent issues since shortly after I purchased the car in April 2022. It has not completely failed yet, but the symptoms — including shuddering, slipping, jerking, and hesitation when accelerating or shifting — have worsened over time.

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NHTSA #: 11657556
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2025

The vehicle shutters and fails to engage while taking off from a stop. The transmission feels like the clutch slips (Automatic transmission). This 2016 Ford Focus is having the exact same issues as mentioned in the Ford customer satisfaction program 14M02 -Supplement #7.

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NHTSA #: 11657329
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Apr 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into second gear while driving. The contact stated there was an abnormal grinding sound while turning the steering wheel.

NHTSA #: 11656724
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and accelerating, the vehicle shuddered and jerked before shifting into gear. No warning lights were illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11655795
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving on an Interstate at 50 MPH, the “Transmission Fault Service Now" message was displayed and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and DTC: P07A3 and P2872 were retrieved.

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NHTSA #: 11655230
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2025

Transmission shuddering, slipping

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NHTSA #: 11653297
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Apr 2025

I’m having a very difficult time with ford dealership there is a lot of information about this 2016 ford focus automatic transmission that has problems with either its dry clutch or the tcm transmission control module.

NHTSA #: 11652818
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2025

Several clutch repairs have been needed and ford is refusing to fix it.

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NHTSA #: 11652048
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while accelerating, the vehicle shuddered and jerked for 2 seconds before shifting into gear. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated, with the message “Transmission Overheating - Pull Over for Safety” displayed on the instrument panel.

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NHTSA #: 11650115
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving approximately 35-40 MPH, the transmission was slipping. No warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11649713
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power; however, the RPM continued to increase, prompting the contact to immediately turn off the vehicle. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence.

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NHTSA #: 11649530
mediumPOWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2025

My clutch and or transmission is malfunctioning. When I drive up hill the car shudders and I lose power, it's a risk when another vehicle or pedestrian is behind me. When I accelerate from a full stop, same symptoms.

NHTSA #: 11649129
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while accelerating from a complete stop, the front-end shuddered and vibrated significantly. There was no warning light illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11648670
mediumPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Mar 2025

My vehicle started having issues with the transmission, like shifting issues while starting to accelerate , not going into gear while I am accelerating as well as going in and out of gear in current speed levels with the flow of traffic. It would go from a drive engagement to neutral and would cause me to be in dangerous situations while having passengers in my car as well as my children.

NHTSA #: 11647692
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the check transmission warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was shaking abnormally, and the transmission was shifting hard.

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NHTSA #: 11644849
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2025

Ford recall 14M02 for transmission control module (TCM) does not cover parts and labor required to fix additional equipment problems created by a faulty TCM such as the clutch. My 2016 Ford Focus only has 58,000 miles on it. The TCM is being repaired a 2nd time but Ford will not repair the subsequent damage to the clutch.

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NHTSA #: 11641685
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. There were no warning lights illuminated.

NHTSA #: 11641787
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2025

At times will not go into reverse and shifts very hard. It will randomly shut off while driving and transmission overheating will pop up.

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NHTSA #: 11641532
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Feb 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to continue to drive.

NHTSA #: 11640594
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under an unidentified NHTSA recall; however, the repair failed to prevent a failure from occurring. The recall repair was completed in 2018 for a driveshaft failure.

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NHTSA #: 11640634
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2025

TCM FAILURE, AND B CLUTCH GOING BAD, AND FORD SERVICE TEAM TELLING ME THAT THE A CLUTCH COULD NEED TO BE REPLACED TOO. YEARS 2012-2016 ARE COVERED UNDER RECALL BUT ONLY CERTAIN MODELS WITH THE DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION AND ONES BUILT PREVIOUS TO NOV 2015. I can get documentation of the service done.

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NHTSA #: 11639503
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and shifting from first gear to second gear, the vehicle skipped and then accelerated. There was an abnormal clunking sound coming from the vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11633653
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2024

Transmission control unit (module) has caused the vehicle to randomly rev the RPM. Causes vehicle to hard shift and delayed shifting. Check engine light came on and produced code P07A3.

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NHTSA #: 11630936
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to shift the gear shifter into reverse; however, the transmission failed to engage, and the vehicle shuddered. No warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11630109
mediumPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Dec 2024

The car is shuddering on acceleration. RPM currently rises and falls in an unnatural manner. Loss of power and gas mileage.

NHTSA #: 11629514
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2024

I was waiting at a redlight for it to turn green. The light turned green and I pressed on the accelerator pedal, the vehicle started rolling backwards while the vehicle was in drive. I had to turn the vehicle off in the roadway, I cranked the vehicle back and was able to move it before it told me “transmission overheat”.

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NHTSA #: 11626912
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Nov 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission was shifting rough. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle.

NHTSA #: 11626589
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would hesitate upon depression of the accelerator pedal as the RPMs would rev to a high level. The contact also stated that the vehicle would fail to start due to the gear shifter not recognizing the vehicle in park(P).

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NHTSA #: 11625338
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate and shuddered while turning. No warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11623061
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that after coming to a complete stop, the vehicle began to jerk upon acceleration. The jerking persisted over time.

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NHTSA #: 11623070
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2024

Failed tcm. Shaking and jerking car. Under 80k miles.

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NHTSA #: 11620714
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered and jerked abnormally. Additionally, the contact stated that the transmission independently downshifted and the RPM increased; however, the vehicle failed to respond as needed.

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NHTSA #: 11616266
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V845000 (Power Train). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the recall repair was performed.

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NHTSA #: 11613938
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. When the contact's son started the vehicle, the vehicle failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal while in drive(D). There was no warning light illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11613124
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving off from a complete stop and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle briefly shuddered and hesitated. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence.

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NHTSA #: 11612278
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated driving at approximately 35 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was advised that there was a potential failure with the transmission and referred the contact to the dealer.

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NHTSA #: 11604682
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to respond while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the vehicle occasionally failed to shift into reverse or hesitated to start unless shifted into neutral(N).

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NHTSA #: 11602987
mediumPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: Jul 2024

When accelerating or breaking, my cars transmission would slip causing me to slow down whiled driving. Also, my check engine light has came on. It goes on and off unexpectedly.

NHTSA #: 11602283
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on several occasions, the vehicle hesitated, jerked, lost motive power, and failed to accelerate as intended. Additionally, while the vehicle was shifted into reverse and the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to respond as intended.

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NHTSA #: 11600952
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that upon accelerating from a stop, the transmission was slipping. There were no warning lights illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11595540
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: May 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle was vibrating and losing motive power. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated.

NHTSA #: 11591784
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with transmission clutch assembly failure.

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NHTSA #: 11590097
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle was hesitating before moving forward and was shifting with a jolt. The contact stated that that vehicle was also vibrating when it was first started and was vibrating while slowing for traffic signals or traffic.

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NHTSA #: 11589615
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated, after which the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the failure persisted.

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NHTSA #: 11587917
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle began to shudder, displaying symptoms consistent with the transmission slipping. No warning lights were illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11586106
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Apr 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal before jolting forward without warning. The vehicle had been taken to a dealer where a software update was performed; however, the failure persisted.

NHTSA #: 11585232
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while accelerating from a complete stop, the vehicle was shuddering. There was no warning light illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11581660
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that upon start of the vehicle, the vehicle failed to accelerate upon depression of the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11580081
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2024

The automatic transmission lurches when shifting in any forward gear, most times will not shift at all past 15 MPH (engine RPM will red-line), and will not engage the reverse gear at all. When attempting to drive the vehicle, a dashboard warning indicates that the transmission is overheating and the vehicle should be pulled over.

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NHTSA #: 11578159
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated the vehicle failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11577138
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2024

Customer Satisfaction Program 14M02. DPS6 Automatic Transmission. Ford customer service recommended I contact you as my vehicle barely falls outside of the rebiuld date requirement of this program but is experiencing the same problems.

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NHTSA #: 11576544
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle failed to shift gears as intended. The failure occurred on several occasions.

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NHTSA #: 11574888
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while his niece was driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle began to shudder, prompting her to reduce speeds. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence.

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NHTSA #: 11574911
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered and vibrated abnormally while accelerating from a stop and the vehicle was moving from left to right. Additionally, while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond.

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NHTSA #: 11574323
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle hesitated, and jolted while responding. The message "Service Transmission” was displayed.

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NHTSA #: 11573110
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2024

The transmission has a problem with shifting shaking, slipping, grinding

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NHTSA #: 11572977
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2024

My ford focus had experienced a clutch slipping and is stuck in 2 gear. The car also had antifreeze leak during this event. This occurred on January 31,2023.

NHTSA #: 11571751
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that after several attempts, the vehicle was started; however, after the vehicle started, the vehicle was shifted into reverse but failed to respond.

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NHTSA #: 11570862
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle briefly hesitated and shuddered before returning to normal functionality. No warning lights were illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11570630
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission was slipping. Additionally, the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of transmission fluid.

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NHTSA #: 11570370
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while attempting to drive uphill, the vehicle failed to properly shift gear as intended. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced.

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NHTSA #: 11567240
mediumPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Jan 2024

This is my second time reporting this the first time I reported this the person I talked to on the phone inaccurately put what I said and didn’t put what I said. I was on my way back home from a little road trip and I had approached a stop sign and had come to a full stop.

NHTSA #: 11565552
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle was jolting and hesitating while driving at various speeds. The contact stated that the vehicle was shuddering while shifting gear.

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NHTSA #: 11563585
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Dec 2023

[XXX] daughter was driving her car on I87 in Albany NY when oil pressure light went on and car speed dropped from 65 to less than 30 while in middle lane of interstate forcing her to cross over lanes onto shoulder roadway and exit ramp where it lost all power. Have learned that the oil belt system failed without any warning or notice causing incident.

NHTSA #: 11562534
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at 50 MPH, the contact approached a stop sign and depressed the brake pedal and stopped the vehicle. The light turned green, and the contact proceeded to move forward and the transmission fault service now warning light illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11560739
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the husband was driving approximately 50 MPH before coming to a stop for traffic ahead. While attempting to accelerate the vehicle erroneously began to drive in reverse.

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NHTSA #: 11560057
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered while shifting gears. The check engine warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11559865
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle shifted abnormally. The transmission warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11559209
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Dec 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle shuddered abnormally. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to shift gear while losing motive power.

NHTSA #: 11558737
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2023

My 2016 Ford Focus SE is exhibiting the same PowerShift issues that are well known with this model of vehicle. I had the transmission replaced in April 2020 at 59,000 miles, as well as the TCM reprogrammed as part of the customer service program. Now, in 2023 and at 79,000 miles, my vehicle exhibits the exact same issues.

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NHTSA #: 11557844
mediumPOWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Filed: Dec 2023

•Oil pump failed to send oil to the engine causing the brakes to go out. While trying to pull out into traffic, the engine made a pop sound, and lost the ability to accelerate. Engine and oil light turned on, was then unable to accelerate past 20mph and engine sounded horrible.

NHTSA #: 11558007
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact while driving 20 MPH, the transmission was skipping gear. The contact stated that the transmission shifted from 1st gear to 3rd gear.

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NHTSA #: 11557280
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while running errands, after returning to the parked vehicle, she was unable to restart the vehicle. The contact shifted the vehicle into neutral(N) and was able to restart the vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11556462
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the transmission experienced shuddering and slipping after heating up. The vehicle was taken to the local service center who diagnosed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced.

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NHTSA #: 11555603
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2023

Over the course of less than 5 years that I’ve owned this car it has needed the clutch repaired 3 times. First time was at approximately 25,000 miles, second time at 47,000, and third at 71,000. There is an extremely noticeable shudder, loud noise, and vibration throughout front end of car when accelerating.

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NHTSA #: 11555746
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced erratic transmission shifting and would not properly shift into gear causing the vehicle to lose motive power and not immediately accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. Later, the message "Service Transmission" was displayed.

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NHTSA #: 11555443
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2023

No warning messages or lights Transmission rattling like the motor mounts are having issues and wearing out quickly. Problems shifting and going up hills. My automatic car has rolled back and struggled to shit on inclines

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NHTSA #: 11555549
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2023

The contact's daughter owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered after coming from a complete stop. Additionally, the vehicle jerked while accelerating.

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NHTSA #: 11554181
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to complete a turn, the vehicle briefly shuddered before returning to normal functionality; however, the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11553974
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while attempting to accelerate from a stationary position, the vehicle experience severe shuddering. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the transmission clutch was faulty and needed to be replaced.

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NHTSA #: 11552078
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed the vehicle hesitated. The contact stated that the engine revved however, the vehicle failed to respond as needed.

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NHTSA #: 11550595
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, she returned to the vehicle and restarted the vehicle however, after shifting into reverse the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that she shifted into drive and depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle failed to respond.

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NHTSA #: 11550257
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that on numerous occasions while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the RPM’s increased at rapid pace however, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. No warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11548186
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 20 MPH and depressing accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to exceed 20 MPH. Additionally, the contact stated that the transmission was slipping, and the vehicle jerked upon depressing the accelerator pedal.

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NHTSA #: 11545903
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2023

The automatic transmission/TCM in my vehicle failed and the vehicle experiences clutch shudder It is available for inspection upon request. When I was trying to accelerate the car it began to jerk and was struggling to move while on the road putting me and others in danger until I was able to pull over.

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NHTSA #: 11545270
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speed, the vehicle hesitated upon depression of the accelerator pedal. The contact also stated that the vehicle was jerking with the check engine warning light illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11544580
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle jerked with the "Transmission Fault" message displayed. The vehicle was diagnosed, and the diagnosis was that the transmission had malfunctioned, and the transmission sensor was reprogrammed.

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NHTSA #: 11544358
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while pulling out a parking space, there was a grinding sound coming from the vehicle, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the clutch and the transmission control module needed to be replaced.

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NHTSA #: 11543445
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Aug 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was vibrating abnormally. There was an abnormal rumbling noise detected while the vehicle was in first gear.

NHTSA #: 11541627
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Aug 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while the transmission was shifting gear there was a loud sound coming from the vehicle and the vehicle shook abnormally. The vehicle became unable to shift out of park and felt as though the vehicle was in neutral.

NHTSA #: 11537852
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated before shifting to the next gear. The contact stated that the hesitation occurred after stopping and then depressing the accelerator pedal to drive.

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NHTSA #: 11537541
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the RPM increased dramatically, and the transmission hesitated while the vehicle lost motive power. The transmission warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11537197
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and while accelerating from a stop, the vehicle hesitated and shuddered abnormally. Additionally, on several occasions the vehicle would not immediately start.

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NHTSA #: 11534730
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Jul 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was a whining sound coming from the transmission with the "Transmission Fault" message displayed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined.

NHTSA #: 11534543
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the RPM quickly became elevated; however, the vehicle temporarily lost motive power before returning to normal operation. The contact stated that he was able to drive to residence however, the vehicle had since failed to start.

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NHTSA #: 11533332
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the transmission started to shift abnormally. The transmission warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11532709
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while his daughter was attempting to shift gear, the transmission failed to shift as needed. Additionally, while the contact's daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered.

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NHTSA #: 11531777
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2023

Have tried repeatedly to get the CPV recall performed however all dealerships or authorized repair locations have been giving me multi month waits since it started showing the alarm code for it in Dec. Due to it being the only vehicle my family has we were out in a wait list to bring it in when they had the parts and never got called back.

NHTSA #: 11531560
mediumPOWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
Filed: Jul 2023

New clutch failing after 20000 miles about 1.5 years after factory change. Car shutters when trying to change gear. Dealership has been able to reproduce issue but doesn't want to cover it.

NHTSA #: 11531244
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was jerking uncontrollably. No warning lights were illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11526843
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while at a stop light and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that several minutes later the vehicle lunged forward.

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NHTSA #: 11523724
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced.

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NHTSA #: 11522236
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the transmission warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was sputtering while idling.

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NHTSA #: 11521980
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2023

The contact’s daughter owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the transmission clutch needed to be replaced.

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NHTSA #: 11521124
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle was jerking abnormally. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving and occurred increasingly while driving at low speeds.

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NHTSA #: 11520080
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, the vehicle shuddered. There was no warning light illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11520129
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Apr 2023

I was driving and the car started running hot. The overheating warning came on and said to pull over safely. I was not in an area where I could stop.

NHTSA #: 11518810
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2023

My 2016 focus has 32,000 miles on the powershift dual clutch transmission and needs to be replaced, per the Ford dealer. The warrantee I purchased at the dealer does not cover the "dry clutch" issue. I can see online dealers have repaired or replaced this issue for free as it is a known issue now, many lawsuits and even being paid by Ford, why not mine.

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NHTSA #: 11518233
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle was shifting roughly. The contact pulled over, parked the vehicle, and restarted the vehicle after several attempts and operated as needed.

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NHTSA #: 11517016
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and shifting into drive, the vehicle was shaking and vibrating. Additionally, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate.

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NHTSA #: 11516747
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2023

Fords Powershift Dual clutch started to go out at 93,000 miles with noticeable slippage and hesitation when accelerating, a hazard. A Ford dealership inspected and said nothing looked wrong and we should continue to drive the car (an extended Ford warranty was still in place due to these transmissions, 2012-2016, having a history of issues).

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NHTSA #: 11516349
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2023

At 85000 miles the dual clutch failed. At 88,219 miles the transmission failed. The car had started to shudder when it shifted when the dealership told me the clutched need to be replaced.

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NHTSA #: 11516116
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate to respond while accelerating from a complete stop. The check engine warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11513985
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle was making abnormal clunking sounds while shifting into gear. The contact did not recall whether a warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11513672
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked in his driveway, he attempted to shift into drive(D), but the vehicle failed to shift out of park(P). There was no warning light illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11513174
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission malfunctioned, and the vehicle would not properly accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the ignition coils, but the failure persisted.

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NHTSA #: 11512745
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal to accelerate while making a lane change, the vehicle hesitated and then shuddered before responding. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but had become more constant while driving.

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NHTSA #: 11512074
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was jerking while accelerating, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was initially taken to the dealer to be repaired and the clutch was replaced under warranty.

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NHTSA #: 11511001
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, the vehicle hesitated to respond. There was no warning light illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11511049
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle started bouncing. Additionally, the vehicle was making abnormal grinding sounds.

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NHTSA #: 11510010
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2023

We purchased a 2016 Ford Focus for our daughters first car. We purchased the car in 2020 used with very low miles.

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NHTSA #: 11509690
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2023

1st Started having issues with advancing, at idle stops,when engaging fuel, it will hesitate and run poorly. after a week, engine light started turning on, and stating that transmission, was running hot, and need it to stop and cool down. after the 2nd time, the vehicle runs rought, and grinding can be heard by shifting gear.

NHTSA #: 11508456
mediumPOWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Feb 2023

I have been having problems with ford focus for a long time. I have been told that this is normal. Recently, I had my car fixed by ford.

NHTSA #: 11508598
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2023

Transmission slipped occasionally before the TCM finally failed. Unable to repair due to part not being unavailable.

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NHTSA #: 11505011
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while at a stop sign and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle started jerking with the check engine warning light illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11504788
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2023

TCM failed. Repair under recall warranty. Part indefinitely on backorder.

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NHTSA #: 11504084
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the RPM started fluctuating and the vehicle started shuddering. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11502318
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shuddering. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced.

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NHTSA #: 11502124
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2023

Both servos on the dps6 dual clutch transmission have failed at 2 different times causing the transmission to give an in dash transmission overheating message and stopped the vehicle in the middle of the road. This happened the 6 year mark and 7 year mark after the standard 5 year warranty. The vehicle has 26k miles and is not used stressfully.

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NHTSA #: 11501680
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal whining sound while shifting into gear. There was no warning light illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11498975
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2022

The contact called on behalf of her husband who owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 10-15 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. Additionally, the transmission was slipping while driving.

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NHTSA #: 11498138
mediumPOWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2022

I believe the power train and some component with the fuel system. Yes it is available for inspection. The car shut off in the middle of traffic.

NHTSA #: 11497729
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while making a right turn, the vehicle started vibrating and shaking. There was no warning light illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11497395
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2022

The vehicle began to slip gears after only accruing a little more than 70,000 miles. I will slightly accelerate using the foot pedal, and the gear will jump from 1 to 4/5 quickly, causing a severe jerking motion in the vehicle. The vehicle also jerks when decelerating.

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NHTSA #: 11497444
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the clutch shuddered. No warning lights were illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11497019
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2022

Vehicle shudders and shakes due to transmission slipping at many speeds. Slow is the worst and even at a speed of 70 MPH the vehicle will shake and shudder from transmission.

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NHTSA #: 11496646
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle was shuddering. There were no warning lights illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11494879
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle made chugging sounds and was jerking. Additionally, while accelerating, the vehicle took an excessive amount of time before reaching the desired speed.

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NHTSA #: 11493668
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2022

Driving up a hill car started rolling backwards. Warning light came on saying transmission fault service now. Still sitting in my driveway because I can not find a transmission to replace it.

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NHTSA #: 11493274
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2022

Reverse gear doesn’t engage sometimes and drive gears sometimes goes out while at traffic lights and causes the car to go at low speeds only. It feels like I’m unable to accelerate sometimes. I don’t recall when exactly but the check engine warning sign appears and disappears on my car

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NHTSA #: 11492599
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle independently shifted to another gear or would go into neutral. The vehicle also revved abnormally without the vehicle responded or accelerating as intended.

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NHTSA #: 11492635
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle would shake without warning. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the seal and clutch assembly were replaced as well as the TCM (Transmission Control Module).

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NHTSA #: 11492091
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2022

Out of no where my car has a transmission issue. I got my car last year and there were no problems. I’ve been told my car doesn’t go into the recall because it was 2 months made after the recall date was made which is not fair.

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NHTSA #: 11492144
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2022

Transmission slipping and shuttering pulling into traffic and car seems to lose power between shifts, problem is worse when the car warms up and really bad in stop and go traffic. Car only has 30k miles and dealer said out of warranty but not old enough for the extended warranty for this known problem

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NHTSA #: 11491866
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the dealer previously replaced the clutch twice; however, the failure recurred while driving at an undisclosed speed. The vehicle was shaking and hesitated to accelerate.

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NHTSA #: 11489930
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2022

I recently became the owner of this car as my dad had it for the past 5 years. My dad previously inquired about the car shuddering/vibrating when accelerating at times (in 2021) and the dealership was either unaware or dishonest in replying that it just had to do with way the plastic protecting the bottom of the car rattles.

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NHTSA #: 11489853
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that on multiple occasions after moving off from a stop signal, there was hesitancy and jerking when the gear shifter was shifted from 1st to 2nd gear, and from 2nd to 3rd gear. The failure persisted; however, no warning lights were illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11489308
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2022

Driving vehicle and it felt like transmission was slipping. Brought to dealer and they told me the transmission needed to be replaced.

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NHTSA #: 11489163
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2022

The contact's granddaughter owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving approximately 45-50 MPH, the transmission started slipping and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact veered to the side of the road for a moment and then resumed driving however, the failure reoccurred several times while driving.

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NHTSA #: 11488313
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2022

The contact owns 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle started shuddering and hesitated to respond for approximately 4-5 seconds. There were no warning lights illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11488373
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while shifting into gear, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact also stated that the engine failed to start occasionally.

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NHTSA #: 11486961
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, there was a crunching sound coming from vehicle. The contact felt the gear jumping as she shifted gear and felt like the transmission was failing.

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NHTSA #: 11484262
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH and accelerating up a highway onramp, the vehicle started losing motive power. The contact stated that the transmission fault warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11484034
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2022

I have had 6 clutches replaced in the past 2 years on my car. Now they are telling me this is the last one they are going to do. It'snot my fault these clutches keep failing.

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NHTSA #: 11483792
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at an undisclosed speed, she felt an odd feeling while the accelerator pedal was applied. The contact referenced the Manufacturer's recall number: 14M02 (Transmission Control Module).

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NHTSA #: 11483571
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH, the transmission was chattering. The contact felt that the clutch was slipping and the vehicle was hesitating while driving.

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NHTSA #: 11483336
mediumPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Sep 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would not immediately accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle would then lurch forward unintendedly.

NHTSA #: 11482353
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, the vehicle surged and was shuddering. There were no warning lights illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11480643
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while his wife was driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle emitted abnormal clutching sounds. The check engine warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11479802
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would fail to accelerate upon the depression of the accelerator pedal. The contact would then manually shift the transmission to operate the vehicle; however, the "transmission overheating stop safely," warning message would then appear on the instrument panel.

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NHTSA #: 11479648
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2022

Transmission. Car on dealership lot. Car stopped running in busy hospital underground parking ramp.

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NHTSA #: 11479158
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated he notice that the check engine warning light was illuminated, while driving at 15 MPH. The contact felt the gear shifted roughly.

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NHTSA #: 11478807
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the transmission warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact pulled over and waited until the vehicle cooled down.

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NHTSA #: 11477859
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH and merging into traffic, the vehicle inadvertently shifted out of gear and the engine started revving loudly. The contact depressed the accelerator, and the vehicle failed to respond.

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NHTSA #: 11476944
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle would hesitate upon depression of the accelerator pedal without warning. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer and a diagnostic test showed that the clutch assembly was faulty.

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NHTSA #: 11476120
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the vehicle failed to shift gear normally. While continuing to drive, the vehicle started operating normally.

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NHTSA #: 11472816
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2022

I have a 2016 Ford Focus which I can no longer drive. At times car doesn't move. Gears don't engage.

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NHTSA #: 11472551
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered. Additionally, the gear shifter was not able to shift into the intended gear and the vehicle was not able to drive forward.

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NHTSA #: 11471633
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while her daughter was driving 10 MPH, the vehicle started jerking. Once she was able to shift to the next gear the vehicle accelerated.

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NHTSA #: 11468419
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while making a right turn, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. There was no warning light illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11468295
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2022

Many cars of this make, model and year have had a recall for the automatic clutch. I’ve taken it into a Ford dealer when the vehicle had around 55,000 miles and they replaced the clutch under warranty. Ford said that they extended the warranty to 7 years, 100,000 miles.

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NHTSA #: 11467071
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while at a traffic light and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle started shuddering while shifting gear. There were no warning lights illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11466241
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would hesitate upon the depression of the accelerator pedal as the service engine light would illuminate on the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where he was informed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced.

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NHTSA #: 11464849
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while accelerating, the vehicle would hesitate while shifting gear and then lunge forward. The contact stated that the failure was ongoing.

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NHTSA #: 11462097
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that since owning the vehicle, she has had the transmission clutch replaced on two separate occasions. The contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate upon depression of the accelerator pedal without warning.

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NHTSA #: 11459085
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2022

The contact's daughter owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently decelerated while the RPM gauge remained high and the engine revved. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the automatic clutch needed to be replaced.

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NHTSA #: 11459137
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving and accelerating, the vehicle experienced shuddering and vibration between first and second gear. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure.

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NHTSA #: 11458618
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2022

The transmission went and I went to a known transmission service company and they told me it is a known fact that dual clutch assembly in the ford focus goes bad. I brought the car less then 4 months ago. They told me I had to replace multiple parts.

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NHTSA #: 11458135
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the transmission was shifting hard and the vehicle was shuddering. There were no warning lights illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11458168
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while his employee was driving, the transmission was shifting hard. There were no warning lights illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11457994
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while her daughter was either stopped at a traffic light or traffic sign and attempting to move off, the vehicle would inadvertently lunge forward. Additionally, the vehicle would shift with a loud thumping noise.

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NHTSA #: 11458056
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle shifted abnormally hard, and the transmission made a loud banging sound. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11456845
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while accelerating from a complete stop, the vehicle shuddered and delayed in responding. The contact stated as the vehicle shifted from low gear to a higher gear, the vehicle stopped shuddering.

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NHTSA #: 11455804
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2022

My vehicle will shutter almost every time I reach about 20 MPH and shift from first to second gear. I took it to the dealership and they had explained to me it might be the clutch. I had that repaired a little over two years ago at another location for the same issue, very concerned.

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NHTSA #: 11455648
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle vibrated while shifting into 2nd gear. There was no warning light illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11453399
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2022

When I accelerate from a stop, my Ford Focus has a very jerky acceleration. I took it in for service at a certified Ford dealer and was told I need to replace the clutch for $1900. After doing research I found the "Ford Focus and Ford Fiesta PowerShift Transmission Settlement," however, my Ford Focus is not included in that recall.

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NHTSA #: 11452270
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while accelerating from a stop the vehicle jerked violently. Additionally, while driving on the highway, the vehicle jerked occasionally.

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NHTSA #: 11451235
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2022

I have had my shudder in the transmission of my car replaced thru the dealer, and now I am having the same problem. Am I going to have to get this fixed every 9 months?

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NHTSA #: 11451284
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2022

The contact's husband owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving from a complete stop, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle started jerking and was moving very slowly. There were no warning lights illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11449282
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would hesitate and shudder while shifting gears without warning. The contact had initially taken the vehicle to the dealer where she had the clutch replaced; however, two years after the repair, the failure returned.

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NHTSA #: 11448979
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2022

The drive train consistently shudders when starting from a stop and also at low speeds.

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NHTSA #: 11446090
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2021

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 25-30 MPH, between first and second gear, the vehicle started shuddering inadvertently. The contact stated that the failure had been occurring since purchasing the vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11443890
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2021

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered upon the depression of the accelerator pedal without warning. The contact has had the dual-clutch transmission replaced five times under warranty; however, after each repair, the failure would return.

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NHTSA #: 11440535
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2021

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving, the vehicle was shaking and shuddering without warning. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed.

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NHTSA #: 11435907
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2021

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11435379
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2021

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle would shake, vibrate, and shudder. Also, the vehicle would roll backward although the transmission was in the drive position.

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NHTSA #: 11433224
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2021

While driving the transmission will start to jeck. When I start to go after being stop at stop sign, it will start to jeck BAD it will shake the whole car. Had it at the Ford dealer THEY said it didn't read high enough to be repaired, something about only 75 needs to be 200.

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NHTSA #: 11432599
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2021

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle hesitated and failed to shift gears properly. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the RPM revved up to approximately 2,000 to 3,000 RPM and then back down to 2,000 RPM.

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NHTSA #: 11429730
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2021

The transmission slips and jerks at 4000 RPM's from acceleration and transmission does not go into reverse sometimes and over heats after 2 minutes of driving. It's available to be looked at. The car would not accelerate in the middle of driving on the highway.

NHTSA #: 11429083
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2021

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the contact noticed that the transmission was not operating smoothly causing the vehicle to lunge forward while shifting gears. The service transmission now warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11428568
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2021

This a update from my first complaint on 03/18/2021 with Tracking # 11403675.Since than the The shutter in the Transmission is still there and the RPM will hit at 4000 before it shift in first gear.so I bring to the dealer on 05/04/21 for this problem. they told me there was no problem with my car because they could duplicate the problem with the transmission.

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NHTSA #: 11428192
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2021

I have never had a problem with this car. It was running fine and just shut off completely driving on the freeway. It was jump started to restart.

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NHTSA #: 11428005
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2021

The contact's daughter owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while her daughter was driving 10 MPH, she heard an abnormal sound and the vehicle seemed as if it was not in gear. An unknown warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11427184
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2021

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the accelerator pedal was difficult to depress. In addition, the contact noticed that there was an error message warning stating that the transmission was hot.

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NHTSA #: 11426161
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2021

a dealer repaired my transmission under warranty. several months ago, first was slipping again. I called to schedule an appointment in March of 2021.

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NHTSA #: 11424799
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2021

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the clutch assembly had malfunctioned while driving in first and 2nd gear causing a grinding noise to be present and the vehicle would not properly accelerate from a standing start. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the clutch assembly was faulty and needed to be replaced.

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NHTSA #: 11421238
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2021

This car is on it 3rd set of clutches and a Tcm reflash .we have not even had this car for a year yet and now it’s going into the dealer ship again for the same clutch problem. This Thursday. This car is not safe to drive and the dealer ship will not by car back I’m hoping someone can help me with this complaint thanks for your time

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NHTSA #: 11420774
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2021

The clutches in the transmission are shot and nearly fused and the car will need a new transmission as there are no other solutions to remedy the problem after 2 days of diagnostics. I purchased this vehicle from a major dealership used and assured it was mechanically cleared by Service department.

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NHTSA #: 11418596
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2021

The car is in motion on a city street and a highway and you can hear a slight grinding sound when the gas pedal is pressed and the car is coasting. The mechanic says that it's the clutch bearing that is failing and that it is a known issue with ford focus's however the car's VIN was not included in the recall.

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NHTSA #: 11415061
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2021

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. The contact stated while (on taking off) driving at speeds of 10 MPH or less, the vehicle jerked like a vehicle down shifting into 1st gear. There was no warning light illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11414606
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2021

I got the car and noticed it was jerking/tugging between the 1st and 2nd gears as I'm accelerating every time.

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NHTSA #: 11414015
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2021

I was driving on a highway in traffic when my car suddenly just slows down & stops accelerating on its own. When I started it back up, the car would randomly feel like its going into 'neutral' gear on its own & I am not able to accelerate, so again im slowing down in the middle of traffic. After about 2 minutes..

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NHTSA #: 11406994
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2021

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. The contact stated the vehicle sputtered while attempting to accelerate. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken bokan ford (2 franklin park w #1, st.

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NHTSA #: 11405943
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2021

When I got my ford focus transmission started acting up rpms will hit4000 before his shift gears when I brought it in to the ford dealer on 12/13/16 they said they had to reprogram something in the transmission, I had to bring it back again the second time on 11/19/18 they said they had to change the clutch is in the transmission and now 2021march I have the same problem again time for a recall.

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NHTSA #: 11403675
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2021

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle would not shift into a higher gear. The contact stated that the transmission fault service now display message was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11398775
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2021

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and accelerating, the vehicle shuddered without warning. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle and linked the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 18v169000 (power train).

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NHTSA #: 11398488
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2021

My vehicle's make/model/year (2016 ford focus) has a reported recall for a serious safety hazard involving the powershift dual clutch transmission. Online, it states that model years 2012-2016 ford focus vehicles have this issue.

NHTSA #: 11388686
mediumPOWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2021

Back in march 2020 I begin to have transmission issues so I took my car to the ford dealership and with that being said the mechanic proceeded to tell me that they had to rebuild a clutch in my transmission and that the cost of the fix was going to be $2600 I began to tell the mechanic that I did not have that type of money and that I will come get my vehicle the next day because I was at work so the next day while I was at work I get a phone call from the mechanic at that ford dealership and he tells me that my car is ready to be picked up and that the issue was fixed I began to repeat myself to the mechanic that I did not want to proceed with the six of my vehicle because I did not have the money I also stress this at the ford dealership where I had to leave my car for three weeks at the dealership because I did not have the money and had to struggle to find the money to get my vehicle back because the fix was already done and after I came up with the money to days later I started having transmission fault issues with my vehicle so is there anyway for it can reimburse me back my money or fix my car free of charge because I was having the same issue

NHTSA #: 11387228
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2020

A known defect with the clutch is causing the transmission to slip when switching gears. Ford knows about this defect and yet did not issue a recall/extended warranty for all of the transmissions affected, only some. It's a $1500-$2000 repair and it's ridiculous that we should have to pay for their faulty machinery.

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NHTSA #: 11385577
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Nov 2020

Car would not start, battery tested fine. The car gave a msg of transmission fault. This has happened twice.

NHTSA #: 11376921
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. The contact called on behalf of a friend. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to classic ford lincoln of columbia (177 greystone blvd, columbia, sc 29210) for an oil change and the contact was informed by the technician that the dual clutch transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced.

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NHTSA #: 11373982
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission failed to correctly shift between first and second gears, causing the rpms to increase. Additionally, while driving, the vehicle failed to immediately respond while depressing the accelerator pedal.

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NHTSA #: 11373491
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2020

Manufacturer recall #18s32 NHTSA recall #18v735 I was driving home from work. I was probably about a mile and half away from my work. I was approaching a red light and began to slow down and prepare to stop.

NHTSA #: 11372341
mediumPOWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,WHEELS
Filed: Oct 2020

Car was hesitant to go and skipping and makes awful noise on the passenger side front when on highway road noise. Dealer replaced clutch and seals and did a transmission service. Nothing was done about the awful road noise

NHTSA #: 11372299
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2020

Vehicle sputters on take off from stop or a slow down back to take off. Has had transmission clutch replaced as well as spark plugs, fuel injectors cleaned, battery, alternator. Ford says it's how their transmissions work but it has almost caused me to have many wrecks.

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NHTSA #: 11364812
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2020

Vehicle experiences a heavy shudder when accelerating. It will also jump forward when changing gears. Never received updates, recall or safety notices from ford.

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NHTSA #: 11364489
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds in stop and go traffic, a warning message that read, "transmission overheated, pull over" appeared on the instrument panel. The contact pulled over, restarted the vehicle after 5 minutes and resumed normal driving.

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NHTSA #: 11363201
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2020

Shaffer ford -I was told they fixed the recall on my ford focus, I dont think they did.

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NHTSA #: 11361917
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2020

When pulling off from a standstill the transmission slips and jerks. This problem does,nt happen every time but it appears to be worse when there are passengers in the car. The date below is the last time it happened.

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NHTSA #: 11360051
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. The contact stated that the transmission shuddered between shifting gears. No waring light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11355410
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2020

The affected vehicles are 2011 to 2016 fiestas and 2012 to 2016 focus models. The powershift transmission is a six-speed dual-clutch automatic, and complaints about the gearbox include stumbling, shuddering, rough shifts, hesitation, and premature wear.mar 6, 2020 does this apply towards my car make & model????

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NHTSA #: 11354988
mediumPOWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Sep 2020

Vehicle manufactured 06/2016. Vehicle has shuttered when accelerating from a stop since purchase in fall 2016. I have brought the vehicle to the dealer for this and they informed me there is nothing they can do about it, it is just the way the 2016 ford focus is built.

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NHTSA #: 11352460
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2020

When you put the car into drive and start to drive to car starts to shutter, every time! Until you are able to reach around 50 miles per hour, then it will stop. It feels as if the transmission is coming out.

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NHTSA #: 11348925
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2020

I had a recall replaced on 9/18/2018 for the dual clutch transmission. Shortly after it was replaced my car was having the same issues. I had this part retested and again it did indeed fail the test and the clutch is not properly working.

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NHTSA #: 11348374
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2020

I purchased vehicle from a used car dealer, 30 days later my transmission blows in the middle of a active freeway , I contacted my dealership and they refuse to take the car back because it's been over 2 weeks.

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NHTSA #: 11343844
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Jul 2020

2016 focus rs. I have only had the car for a year. Randomly the car starts blowing out a very light white smoke while idling (from what I have observed.) after multiple attempts at contacting my local dealership they seem to believe it is the head gasket with a defect.

NHTSA #: 11341413
mediumPOWER TRAIN,SEATS,ENGINE
Filed: Jul 2020

Ford focus purchased new for our daughter in 2016. We all noticed a stutter or jerking motion upon acceleration and odd feeling when it shifted gears. This has been going on for years.

NHTSA #: 11338295
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Jul 2020

Shuddering feeling while accelerating from a stop'like someone who can't feather the clutch properly on a stick shift'followed by a rough 1-2 upshift that again sends a vibration throughout the vehicle. Sounds very bad as well. Vehicle in motion.

NHTSA #: 11337772
mediumPOWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Jul 2020

The wipers stop working and freeze up in the middle of the windshield constantly!! Blocking view from driving. The car shudders every time you go from a stopped position.

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NHTSA #: 11337066
mediumPOWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jun 2020

I owned this vehicle since march 25, 2016. I've had to take vehicle back to dealership for repairs on transmission issues. I would always be at a red light when the car would would shudder when I start to move.

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NHTSA #: 11331555
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2020

This is the second time this car gets a p0299 failure. I was on the freeway, trying to speed up, when the engine revved up quickly, but did not change gear. Instead, the car started slowing down.

NHTSA #: 11330491
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Jun 2020

Car began to shudder and jerk when in motion. Suddenly after turning the car off for only a couple minutes it wouldn't turn back on. Changed battery in hopes that would fix the issue, car did turn on but would not reverse and would not go over 10 MPH.

NHTSA #: 11329497
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2020

Tl* the contact's son owns a 2016 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed accelerate or shift out of first gear without warning. Additionally, the vehicle failed to shift into reverse.

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NHTSA #: 11329014
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2020

My car has been jerking. When I am in drive, and at a stoplight or stop sign, and I put my foot on the gas, the car hesitates and jerks. Same thing when I switch gears and reverse or switch gears at all....the car seems to hesitate always.

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NHTSA #: 11326089
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2020

Just like all the other reports, the transmission is a nightmare. The car shakes horribly especially when you attempt to drive after stopping. It revs up when you give it gas but it doesn't want to go..

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NHTSA #: 11325670
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2020

Vehicle continues to shutter when taking off or turning corners. Vehicle at times won't go into reverse or it slips when putting it into drive. This will be the 3rd transmission repair since 2017.

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NHTSA #: 11325461
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2020

Some time when accelerating from a stop the car will not go or will go and then stop accelerating and shutters. Ford has done several repair to the transmission a dps6 dual clutch automatic, computer flashes and new dual clutch. The car continues to have the problem after each repair.

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NHTSA #: 11324364
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2020

Driving on a side road vehicle buckled forward. Had to stop the car. Another time I was trying to drive up a hill and the car would not accelerate, upon pushing the gas pedal, the car would shake and shudder.

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NHTSA #: 11323988
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered without warning. The vehicle was taken to ford of englewood inc., located 40 van nostrand ave, englewood, nj 07631, (201) 569-6500, where it was stated that the vehicle was not subjected to a recall nor covered under warranty.

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NHTSA #: 11319857
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2020

Lose traction, delay between gears, slide clutch, the car startsshaking. When is in motion

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NHTSA #: 11317452
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2020

Transmission shudders after car warms up lack of power when accelerating

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NHTSA #: 11317414
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2020

I had my transmission fixed for the recall in june 2018 & now it is doing the same thing clutch slipping. Took it back & they told me I was out of luck it was already fixed for the recall. If they were going to just put something in to last a year they should have told me.

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NHTSA #: 11316648
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. The contact stated while driving at 50 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle decelerated independently while shuddering without warning. The vehicle was turned off and restarted however the failure persisted.

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NHTSA #: 11311071
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. The contact stated that upon shifting gears from first to second, the vehicle shuddered without warning. The contact took the vehicle to white's ford 1780 n main st, orrville, oh 44667 where the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective clutch.

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NHTSA #: 11309187
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. While driving at low speeds the accelerate pedal was depressed however the vehicle hesitated. There were no warning lights illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11306237
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. While driving at an undisclosed speed the vehicle started to vibrate abnormally while accelerating. There were no warning lights illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11303010
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2020

Hi, I notice shuddering in my vehicle when I accelerate form completer stop. I had this problem since I bought the vehicle 3 years ago at 24000 miles. I assumed its because of sudden acceleration that the wheels are slipping.

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NHTSA #: 11302463
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2020

The CVT transmission will occasionally shutter during acceleration from both a dead stop and low speed roll. The most common times when this will occur is when the outside temperature is above thirty degrees faherenheit. This issue will cause slow acceleration as the computer attempts to decipher which gear to shift into.

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NHTSA #: 11302186
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2020

Although it's an automatic gearbox, feels like it's acting like a manual with slipping clutch when accelerating at low speeds. Ie 0 to 45mph. Intermittently judders, high revs low power or lack of power at times when pulling off from stationary position clutch intermittently when accelerating

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NHTSA #: 11301243
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2020

Engine light came on with "engine fault service now" message. The vehicle went into limp mode and finally car shut down. I took into a ford dealership and they said the turbo and engine were not getting fuel on the highway pumped into them and would both need replaced.

NHTSA #: 11298093
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2019

Shakes shutters since new have had in twice. Said both times not shaking or shuttering enough yet. Um im 52 I am a mechanic.

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NHTSA #: 11291988
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2019

The 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission has a well-documented shudder when beginning to accelerate- jerky motion, no or delayed motion, extreme shaking of the front of the car. It happens repeatedly. Ford has repaired this problem once, but the repair process was faulty, as the problem has returned.

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NHTSA #: 11290802
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2019

I bought the car at a ford dealer in march of this year and was steered into it without any mention of the tranny and clutch problems. Sure enough the clutch is slipping at only 12000 miles! We have been waiting for a clutch to come in for 10 days so far.

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NHTSA #: 11288995
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Dec 2019

Transmission module was going 60 car when to 30 MPH, car can go in rev was informed by dealer. Car wont start on cold or warm days not battery, clicks after trying to start and turn off.

NHTSA #: 11288856
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2019

I've gotten my vehicle's transmission serviced twice in the last year under warranty for the same problem. The transmission's clutches were replaced to supposedly fix problems with the vehicle lacking acceleration and rough shifting. Even after getting the transmission serviced, the vehicle still suffered the same symptoms.

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NHTSA #: 11287695
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2019

My vehicle shutters and lurches when accelerating from a stop, and has issues while the automatic transmission shifts. This has been ongoing for several years. It has not "failed", but looking online, there are several blogs and reports on this same issue.

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NHTSA #: 11287199
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. The contact stated that after a stop, the vehicle slowed down and stopped. At some point during the failure, the check engine indicator illuminated and then turned off.

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NHTSA #: 11282627
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2019

I bought this focus a year and a half ago and I've replaced the clutch 2 times already. This is an ongoing issue with the ford focus se. It's only been 8 months since I replaced it and it already going out again.

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NHTSA #: 11281036
mediumPOWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Nov 2019

When I first bought the car it started making noise when I drove it I took it in they said they fixed the problems it was still under warranty. After a couple of weeks it started making the same noises so when I had time a couple of months later I took it in again and they told me it was the transmission and that my warranty was not active anymore.

NHTSA #: 11279906
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2019

Transmission shudders, shakes, bangs, mis-shifts, etc. While driving; mostly during up or down shifts. This is dangerous.

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NHTSA #: 11278543
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Oct 2019

The vehicle shudders when accelerating and does not slow down properly when decelerating. This condition becomes worse on hotter days and when the engine is hot. Also, when taking off from a complete stop the car shudders the worse.

NHTSA #: 11277052
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2019

Transmission shudder issues that every other 2016 or older ford focus has but for some reason mine is not covered by the extended warranty.

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NHTSA #: 11271486
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2019

Tl* the consumer owns a 2016 ford focus. The consumer stated that while they were accelerating from a stop, the transmission started to jerk and hesitate. There were no warning indicators illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11271509
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shuddered and hesitated while attempting to accelerate and the transmission randomly shifted gears. In addition, the vehicle would sometimes erroneously downshift and/or upshift and switch into neutral.

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NHTSA #: 11271591
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, it took a few seconds to accelerate as if it had a manual transmission. The contact stated that the failure occurred for approximately one year and worsened over time.

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NHTSA #: 11270667
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2019

When the car was at 55k, the dual clutch transmission's clutches were slipping out of gear from 1000-3000 RPM and produced extreme jerkiness. It would happen from a stop as well as just driving in that RPM range. I had to get my input shaft seal and clutches replaced at 56k.

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NHTSA #: 11269431
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the accelerator pedal was applied, but the vehicle shuddered without warning. The vehicle was taken to academy ford sales (13401 baltimore ave, laurel, md 20707, (800) 658-7794) where it was diagnosed that the clutch needed to be replaced.

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NHTSA #: 11267689
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. While driving at an unknown speed, the transmission shook violently when accelerating and the vehicle failed to move forward. The contact also stated that the transmission slipped and slammed when switching gears.

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NHTSA #: 11267302
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Oct 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. While driving 30-55 MPH, the gear shifted into neutral and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. In addition, the "engine too hot" message was displayed and the vehicle failed to accelerate and/or start.

NHTSA #: 11267048
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. After reversing out of a parking space at 10 MPH, the vehicle was shifted into drive, an abnormal noise was heard, and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the noise continued while driving at low speeds.

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NHTSA #: 11266132
mediumPOWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Oct 2019

2016 ford focus. Consumer writes in regards to brake and transmission issues with vehicle. *ld the consumer stated the brake pads were prematurely worn.

NHTSA #: 11258131
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2019

I purchased a 2016 ford focus with 7 miles on it in march 2017. In may 2017, at roughly 4,000 miles, the cars transmission went out, stranding me in missouri on a road trip. A warning light came on and said "stop car now, transmission overheating".

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NHTSA #: 11253428
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2019

1st time while driving on street- digital message stated " stop pullover transmission overheating. 7/7/19 vehicle transmission will not go into reverse and went in out drive with hesitation-clutch broken 3. 8/17/19 while stationary transmission would not go into gear.

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NHTSA #: 11246203
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2019

The vehicle started to shudder and jerk while it was in motion only two months after the purchase of the vehicle. The diagnosis was a bad clutch in an automatic vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11243960
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2019

When taking off vehicle shutters. Vehicle also will slam into gear when accelerating. Vehicle will sometimes have delayed reaction when stepping on gas- making entering highways/ traffic circles/ pulling onto busy roadways dangerous.

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NHTSA #: 11243538
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. While driving 30 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate. There were no warning indicators illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11241380
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2019

Automatic transmission shuddering while accelerating in 1st and 2nd gears. Transmission actually completely cuts out occasionally, forcing the car to lurch backward somewhat until the transmission engages again. High RPM levels at shift points between 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear.

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NHTSA #: 11240853
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2019

I had the transmission clutch replaced one then took back because of the hesitation started again before warranty was up took back to len stoler dealer nd they told me that the hesitation was within the threshold. Now the hesitation is worse with grinding sound and they tell me the warranty is up nd I would have to pay.

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NHTSA #: 11240915
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2019

When accelerating from a stop, the car shudders as it goes from first gear to second gear and there is a noise that sounds like gears are grinding.

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NHTSA #: 11239520
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2019

Car shudders and shakes when switched between low gears. Is an automatic transmission. Was promised by ford dealer when buying that the transmission issue did not effect the 2016 models.

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NHTSA #: 11235042
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2019

The transmission slips and makes noise - I've taken it to 2 different ford dealers and they say there is no problem.

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NHTSA #: 11234813
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2019

Whenever I take off from a stop my car shakes and shudders so bad. It's done it ever since I I bought the car back in 2018. I was not made aware of this issue.

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NHTSA #: 11234917
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2019

The transmission on my car will commonly shudder when shifting in lower gears, frequently creating an unsafe lag in moments where quick acceleration is required. The problem becomes more pronounced as the period of continuous or near-continuous use increases.

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NHTSA #: 11234372
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2019

My car has extreme stuttering when it shifts, as though the clutch is slipping or not engaging properly. It also does not shift when going up a hill unless the throttle is released and the rev counter is allowed to drop very low. According to news reports, ford set a deadline of 7/19/19 for warranty repairs of this issue.

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NHTSA #: 11233324
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2019

At about 20,000 miles, the dps6 transmission started shuddering and vibrating during acceleration. It got progressively worse, and at 21,988 miles, on 6/12/2019, I took it to the dealer from whom I had purchased the car new on 6/20/2016. A technician performed labor code #160109a.

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NHTSA #: 11232718
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. While driving at any speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle made a rattling noise and shuddered. The contact also stated that the vehicle lunged forward when it was shifted into reverse.

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NHTSA #: 11232891
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2019

Transmission slips constantly. Vehicle has a transmission that is manual with clutch plates but operates as automatic. I find it shudders at about 18/19 miles per hours shifting from 1st to 2nd gears.

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NHTSA #: 11232408
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2019

The transmission slips under load and shakes the vehicle badly. It has currently been to the dealership twice for this repair. This occurs most frequently under acceleration and gets worse with increased load.

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NHTSA #: 11231965
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2019

While driving on the freeway at speeds around 65-70 MPH, the transmission slipped into neutral and the vehicle lost the ability to accelerate. Pressing on the gas would rev the engine up to 4-5k rpms. I was able to coast to the shoulder but was terrified of being struck by a large semi truck behind me until I could get to the shoulder.

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NHTSA #: 11230938
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2019

Automatic transmission makes rattling noises when starting and stopping. It hesitates when it tries to downshift and lurches when it gets to the right gear. It will stay in a higher ear for too long causing the engine to strain.

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NHTSA #: 11231172
mediumPOWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2019

After the original recall to repair the stuck canister purge valve my vehicles fuel gauge is not accurate I run out of gas at 1/4 tank or 135 miles to empty. When filling up on fuel my vehicle will not start properly when attempting to start the vehicle after refilling the fuel tank to full. This is not a one time issue this is a ongoing issue that happens many times a month.

NHTSA #: 11230734
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2019

I have ford focus se trim 2016.

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NHTSA #: 11229471
mediumPOWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: May 2019

May 30 2019 my car cut off from driving in the of the middle of the highway call road side told I'm stuck in middle of the highway can't move, they'll be a hour, tow directly to the dealer where I brought it and get car service they found its the clutch had it fix already maybe a year ago, I purchase premium care warranty ask to a safe vehicle until they can fix my that it was on back ordered two weeks give back my not fix told me it's safe drive I feel is unfair.

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NHTSA #: 11217110
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the vehicle lunged forward and hesitated to accelerate. No warning lights illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11206473
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2019

When I am accelerating from a complete stop it shutters very bad. It happens when turning and I have to speed up, it really gets bad when I'm at a complete stop and I have to take off uphill. It almost feels like it is having problems going into gear.

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NHTSA #: 11196605
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. While the gear was in reverse, the vehicle accelerated forward instead of in reverse. The failure occurred intermittently.

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NHTSA #: 11192502
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. When the vehicle was started, the fuel mileage displayed 50 miles when the tank was halfway filled. The contact also mentioned that the speedometer and fuel gauge needles were rapidly fluctuating.

NHTSA #: 11190321
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. While driving 11 MPH in first gear, the vehicle vibrated violently. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs.

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NHTSA #: 11185778
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. While driving at slow speeds, the transmission shifted erratically in first, second, and third gears. The vehicle was taken to mark mclarty ford (located at 4400 landers rd, north little rock, ar 72117, (501) 945-1200) to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to provide a definitive cause for the failure.

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NHTSA #: 11184904
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. When the vehicle was placed into park, it moved backwards. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in NHTSA campaign number: 18v471000 (power train).

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NHTSA #: 11174805
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2019

The transmission clutch sticks and if not repaired car will stop running; car dealer stated it will be over $2200 to be remedied. This happens on the roadway while driving: car hesitated before going into gear. Even when I'm motion it will back down and slow up.

NHTSA #: 11169907
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Dec 2018

When accelerating from a stop, transmission/engine stutters making the car shudder at low speeds. Delayed and inconsistent acceleration noted during shuddering episodes. This happens every acceleration under normal driving conditions.

NHTSA #: 11161902
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2018

Automatic transmission shakes and slips when accelerating from a stop or when trying to accelerate after slowing below 3rd gear. Once the transmission fully engages it does so with force and jolts the car forward. This has happened on inclines, declines and flat roads while in city street conditions.

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NHTSA #: 11156001
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2018

Has happened multiple times! Vehicle shakes and shudders when accelerating on city streets. Vehicle shudders and then shifts hard (automatic transmission) sometimes while on flat roads, sometimes going up hills.

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NHTSA #: 11153003
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2018

Powershift transmission stutters and slips when starting from a stop and when shifting up to 3rd gear. Very unsafe when making turns in heavy traffic. Been doing this for months, just got around to complaining here.

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NHTSA #: 11151765
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2018

The transmission slips and shudders when starting from a complete stop and accelerating after slowing down on a city street.

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NHTSA #: 11145192
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2018

Car overheated driving down interstate. Car has been taken to ford dealership. Dealership found no coolant leaks, but determined coolant is being burned/absorbed by turbo portion of 1.0 l ecoboost engine.

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NHTSA #: 11133335
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2018

Poor performance of auto transmission on 2016 ford focus titanium involves hesitation when accelerating, "chattering" when accelerating, "sliding" into gear when shifting, slipping when shifting. Clutch replaced once. Going in again with same symptoms.

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NHTSA #: 11128180
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2018

Transmission has skipped since I drove out of the lot. Now it's slipping so bad my days it needs a new transmission put in. This causes delay when accelerating and that pause in heavy traffic is very dangerous.

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NHTSA #: 11124004
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2018

My car shudders and jerks while taking off or at low speeds, I have put it in the shop several times with ford. They replaced the clutch the first time and every time since tells me there is nothing wrong, this is just the way the transmission for these models performs. They offered to trade in my vehicle but was only offering below kbb value due to the issues with shuddering and jerking.

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NHTSA #: 11123768
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Aug 2018

My vehicle started shaking during acceleration jump during deceleration. Check engine light came on and also transmission failed warning. Vehicle stopped changing into final gear and prolonged other shifting so to 3500rnpir more.these actions occurred on regular streets and highway as well.

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NHTSA #: 11123035
mediumPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Aug 2018

When I am in park my driver side floor is shaking and when I'm at a stop light and begin to go my car jerks going from 1 to 2 and it also jerks when I try to pick up speed on the highway.

NHTSA #: 11121796
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2018

Transmission slipping and rattling when shifting between lower gears

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NHTSA #: 11121181
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2018

When accelerating from a stop, the transmission does not engage right away, but appears to slip, and it makes a noise which I would describe as a grinding noise, and it shudders slightly. It also sounds like the teeth in the transmission gears are not engaging smoothly, thus resulting in the noise referred to.

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NHTSA #: 11121331
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2018

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. While accelerating from a stop light, the engine revved, but the vehicle failed to move. The contact was able to drive at a low speed while the vehicle shook while accelerating.

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NHTSA #: 11121102
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2018

There is a huge issue with the transmission on this cars. The transmission shutters, jugs, vibrate really bad and grinds to the point is frustrating and a lot of people are going thru this. Ford says there is nothing to do about it.

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NHTSA #: 11112211
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2018

Transmission recall and buyback.transmission problems, took to redwood ford for repairs. Transmission recalled and qualified for buy back after we moved. Case worker sent paperwork and check to sanderson ford in healdsburg.

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NHTSA #: 11098678
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2018

On my 2016 ford focus sedan automatic, I am experiencing shuddering shifting from a complete stop. I counted the shifting points when I accelerate the car. The car shudders from 1st to 2nd gear.

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NHTSA #: 11083847
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2018

I was driving in slow moving traffic, due to a broken stop light, for about 20 minutes..when the display indicator began alarming, and said "transmission overheating, stop safely" there was no reason for this warning indicator to turn on, and there was no possible way to stop right where I was.

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NHTSA #: 11060970
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2017

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. While driving unknown speeds, the transmission slipped without warning. The vehicle was taken to stillwell ford lincoln (3780 w carleton rd, ste m-99 hillsdale, mi 40242) where it was diagnosed that the clutch and seal kit needed to be replaced at 4,000 miles.

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NHTSA #: 11054215
mediumPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Nov 2017

First problem were the transmission shifting very hard and on a couple of occasions the car would not go into reverse when trying to back out of my driveway. Dealer recoded the transmission. Car is now still shifting very hard, sometimes the rpms will hit 4,000+ before it will hard downshift.

NHTSA #: 11048612
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Nov 2017

From a stop, when pressing the gas pedal the transmission starts shuddering and excessive vibration that shakes the whole car, also will not pickup speed so pulling out into traffic is dangerous , this car is dangerous to drive. My wife refuses to drive this car. 2016 ford focus se with only15000 miles on it.....please help

NHTSA #: 11048638
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2017

From a stop, transmission hesitates while shifting through the lower gears. When this happens, I get a shuddering in the vehicle that doesn't stop until the transmission shifts again. Vehicle has 35,000 miles on it.

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NHTSA #: 11045617
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2017

When reversing car out of parking spots car hesitates. Car hesitates while driving. Car stops in middle of road.

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NHTSA #: 11045296
mediumPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Oct 2017

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. When initially starting the vehicle, it failed to accelerate and made a noise as if it were forcing the engine to go into gear. When the vehicle reached 40 MPH, it drove smoothly.

NHTSA #: 11033997
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2017

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. While accelerating from a stop sign, the vehicle jerked without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (frank fletcher ford lincoln, 3015 turkey creek rd, joplin, mo 64801) where it was diagnosed that the clutch and the transmission needed to be replaced.

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NHTSA #: 11033067
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Oct 2017

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. While idling, the vehicle shook, a knocking noise was present coming from the engine, and oil from the engine was present under the hood. In addition, while driving various speeds, the transmission would slip into the next gear and a grinding type noise was heard coming from the differential.

NHTSA #: 11031764
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2017

Car shudders upon taking off whether fast or slow; okay after in motion but is getting worse. Took to dealer they said had recall for shuddering on 2015, not on 2016. Had 2009 focus previously so opted to upgrade.

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NHTSA #: 11022100
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2017

My 2016 focus has been giving me issues since I purchased it in august 2016. I have experienced excessive shuddering and jerking during acceleration at a slow or fast acceleration. I heard a ticking noise when the car is in drive or park.

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NHTSA #: 11010758
mediumPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Jun 2017

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. The contact stated that the transmission failed to function properly because the gears were slow to change over. When the gears finally changed over, the vehicle lunged forward.

NHTSA #: 10995579
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2017

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. On several occasions, when the contact released the brake pedal, the vehicle rolled backwards. The contact stated that the failure occurred whether the vehicle was on an incline or on a flat road surface.

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NHTSA #: 10992475
mediumPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: Apr 2017

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power and would not accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. Also, the overheating warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle entered into "limp home" mode, which allowed the use of the vehicle but not over 5 MPH.

NHTSA #: 10980144
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2017

Our car was manufactured with a bad transmission, just as our previous ford had been. Ford never recalled either car. We had to go to them.

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NHTSA #: 10979063
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Apr 2017

Bought new on 12/25/2015. Started hesitating starting off, skipping like spinning tires.got worse and like going over strips in the road. Akin replaced the computer and the clutch 9/2016.

NHTSA #: 10971228
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2017

I purchased the vehicle new on 3/17/17. A saftey recall (16v479) had previously been issued for the vehicle back in june 2016. The dealer sold me the vehicle even though it was under a stop-sale recall in violation of the motor vehicle safety act.

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NHTSA #: 10970548
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2017

1) transmission shuddering on startup (@ 2000 miles), 2) we took the car to a ford dealer at 3000 miles and were told the transmission tested within acceptable ford limits. 3) now transmission fails to engage during acceleration from a standing start - engine revs and then takes off unexpectedly (@ 4000 miles).

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NHTSA #: 10970377
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2017

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle shook at start up and while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for diagnostic testing, but a failure code was unable to be located.

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NHTSA #: 10968916
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2017

This has occurred with all my ford focus since 2014 most recently on or about 02/10/2017. When I enter a freeway of going uphill my vehicle downshifts and then takes about 3-6 seconds to upshifts rendering the vehicle helplessly at the mercy of of the traffic coming from behind. Several times I had to quickly drive off the road to avoid being crushed by a truck.

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NHTSA #: 10956162
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2017

Sometimes while backing the vehicle (vehicle in reverse) the vehicle will lurch forward. The vehicle is in motion when this happens and the vehicle is going in reverse. The gear shift lever does not move from the reverse indicator.

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NHTSA #: 10954104
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2017

At 400 miles the car had a transmission overheat a warning light came on that said transmission over heating pull over wait 5 minutes going slowly up a slight incline in traffic. I have also noticed the transmission does not downshift as the vehicle speed declines and the transmission has a grinding noise in the casing when turning and when the transmission does not downshift.

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NHTSA #: 10945381
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2017

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. While at a stop light, the contact removed his foot from the brake pedal to depress the accelerator pedal and the vehicle rolled backwards. Also, while the vehicle was stopped, the vehicle hesitated when the accelerator pedal was depressed.

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NHTSA #: 10944607
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2017

In accelerating from a stop or slow roll, there is noticeable hesitation and bucking of the vehicle. This is at all times and not just an intermittent problem! We were told this was "normal" by ford service, but that no repairs were called for until the situation got worse!!!

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NHTSA #: 10944142
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2016

Transmission shudders upon take off , and funny noise on bottom end of vehicle. Seems to have no acceleration between 1st & 2nd gear.

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NHTSA #: 10929775
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2016

Transmission shudders, hesitates, and vibrates when accelerating from a stop and shifting between first and second gear. This is an automatic transmission. Sometimes the car will not accelerate quick enough so it can be dangerous when pulling into an intersection with moving cars.

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NHTSA #: 10911020
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2016

I bought the car in april 2016. I had it less than two weeks before I took it back to the dealership over the transmission. I don't think I'd even put 500 miles on it yet.

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NHTSA #: 10899350
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Aug 2016

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle shuttered and experienced a complete loss of power. The checking engine and service car soon warning indicators illuminated.

NHTSA #: 10896374
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Jul 2016

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced lunging, the RPM went abnormally high, and the windshield shattered after an insect flew into a windshield. The contact stated that the vehicle felt abnormal as though it was lacking power during turns and through normal operation.

NHTSA #: 10885606
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2016

The transmission on this vehicle shudders, especially when cornering . This shudder has become more pronounced,

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NHTSA #: 10864438
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2025

Something wrong with the transmission the one that Ford extended warranty on and my car is a 2016 and Ford extended it 10 years and they said it ended a few months ago as well as the TCM replacement I didn't know about because I just purchased the vehicle a little over a year ago.

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NHTSA #: 11707109
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2025

Lee County was working on the road and were replacing a section of Lazy D Farm Road and there was a section cut out and try to get across the section the transmission over heating light came on

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NHTSA #: 11698730
lowPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Sep 2025

I was driving the car other all of a sudden died on me and told me to put it in park I put it in park and then turned the key off and tried to restart it. It did not restart and would not turn of kept popping up a warning saying starter system failure. Could not turn my wheel or pit it in neutral to get it out of te middle of the road.

NHTSA #: 11686601
lowPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Aug 2025

It is my transmission problem, there is an engine light on and the shifting is very rough and it also jumps gears, I know ford had a recall for this problem I believe it should be under warranty it is the TCM

NHTSA #: 11679158
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2025

I am writing you today because my ford focus with transmission DPS6,7SPDCT has all the same problems the older models have. Ford has stopped there 10 year 150000 mile warranty on there transmission on all models built after November 5 2015. Mine is January 1 2016 with all same transmission components.

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NHTSA #: 11675431
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2025

The transmission is awful, delayed acceleration, rough shifting and lack of power. Delayed acceleration is the main issue due to it “ lagging “ in the middle of intersections and at green lights, etc. may fall under the ford focus lawsuit but when I look up my VIN on this website, no recalls pop up but all the signs of the other models recalled are shown and present in my model of the Focus.

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NHTSA #: 11666961
lowPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Feb 2025

2016—2022 Ford EcoSport and Focus 1.0L Engine--- My car is experiencing the same issue as the Automatic transmission. The car is not listed on the Oil Pump Failure Recall on the Ford Website as it shows that it applies to automatic transmission, and doesn't mentioned manual transmission. Both transmission carry the same issue as it's an engine design flaw and not a transmission related issue.

NHTSA #: 11643015
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2024

Clutch and both Actuators needed replacing at only 69,623 miles.

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NHTSA #: 11611892
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2024

It seems like from a dead stop my car is stuttering to move or it seems like first gear disappears like the our pins will rev up and then it'll catch I don't know what's going on with it

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NHTSA #: 11586328
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2024

Driving down the Highway, a Warning Message came up that my Transmission had a failure. My Steering wheel started to shake, and then my car shut off. In the middle of the Highway.

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NHTSA #: 11572963
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2024

Was driving my car and all of a sudden it wouldn’t pull itself wouldn’t takeoff from a stop sign jumps from 3rd to 4th when gearing down it go from 4th to 1st Gear Bucks and jumps in it never dies however, you press on the gas and the engine just revs up

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NHTSA #: 11569143
lowPOWER TRAIN
CrashFiled: Oct 2023

The car shifted out gear and lunged forward causing the driver to lose control and the vehicle was damaged.

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NHTSA #: 11552040
lowPOWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Oct 2023

So ive bee battling the same tcm issues out of my 2016 ford focus. I have othing now. My car will no longer go into gear at all.

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NHTSA #: 11550085
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2023

Transmission/ clutch shifts gears rough. Jerks and RPM all over the place. Clutch slippage.

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NHTSA #: 11550233
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2023

Car jerks and shakes/ will suddenly stop in the middle of traffic. This is especially dangerous if you are making a left or right and the car suddenly stops, which has happened

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NHTSA #: 11521820
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2023

There are roughly 55k miles on this vehicle and the engine is revving really high but the car is having issues accelerating from a stop and in traffic. It's almost as if the transmission is already going out. The car sputters.

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NHTSA #: 11513924
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2023

Transmission slipping

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NHTSA #: 11501258
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2022

My car will not drive or reverse it’s the master control module in the transmission stuck clutch b engaged is the code I brought it to ford they say there is a silent recall/ extended warranty on this part but somehow my car is not part of this recall or extended warranty but there are 12 cars waiting same part I have been without a car for 1 month due to part being on back order.

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NHTSA #: 11482054
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2022

Transmission issues

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NHTSA #: 11481517
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2022

Very bad Transmission shutter 1-2 gear

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NHTSA #: 11479878
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2022

Transmission or clutch slipping between gears and pedal response time is delayed

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NHTSA #: 11479339
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2022

Vehicle slips at gears 1 and 2 and doesn’t have power when accelerating.

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NHTSA #: 11479181
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2022

Same transmission fluttering when you take off as the recalls for up to 2016 years, but for some reason my car’s VIN doesn’t show up as covered.

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NHTSA #: 11476643
lowPOWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
CrashFiled: Jul 2022

wheels such as automatic and manual transmissions, transfer cases, fluid cooling/management systems and related hoses and pipes, electronic control units and software, shift lever/gear control and indicator devices, clutches and torque convertors, drive axles, hubs, I have my service system report from the diagnostic.

NHTSA #: 11473794
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2022

The transmission slips going from first to second gear. Was told the clutches have went bad.

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NHTSA #: 11462214
lowPOWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Nov 2021

I have been having nothing but problems with my Ford Focus transmission. And it’s 2016. I’ve only had it for about 4 years and it’s not working again.

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NHTSA #: 11441069
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2021

Driving down the road when the transmission clutch suddenly stopped shifting, and it felt like it slammed on the brakes, when it didn't shift. Took it to ford they said their is a recall on that part but not for my vehicle. I contacted ford.com and they said the same thing.

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NHTSA #: 11431476
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2021

my car has 47,000 miles and the transmission went bad. the transmission does not shift to the first gear or 3 gear. according to local mechanic

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NHTSA #: 11431395
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2021

I'm the very last owner of this car/VIN. It is black ford focus 2016 SE. I had purchased this vehicle on November 23rd, 2020.

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NHTSA #: 11425793
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2021

Defective transmission

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NHTSA #: 11425328
lowPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Apr 2021

Car runs hot while in motion on highway or city streets, due to gears sticking causing transmission to malfunction and I must turn off car to disengage for 25 minutes.

NHTSA #: 11413661
lowPOWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Feb 2021

When the vehicle is in motion on city streets or the highway, my vehicle has erratic shifting, even barely moving from a stopped position. When accelerating slowly after being at a red light, the driver can lightly touch the gas pedal and the ford will shift gears and feel as though the back tires are jumping or spinning out.

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NHTSA #: 11395141
lowPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Jan 2021

Motor mount & transmission. When cranking car the RPM verves to 300-400 rpms and stays until you pick the accelerator. When accelerating the gas the car jerks before taking off to change gears.

NHTSA #: 11388277
lowPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Jan 2021

Car started trying to shut off randomly and accelerated and decelerated, then car wouldn't start was told the clutch was stuck sounds like a recall I saw online.

NHTSA #: 11386565
lowPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2020

The car wouldn't shift gears no reverse and when it finally did go into drive only 11 MPH

NHTSA #: 11385551
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2020

My 2016 ford focus has a shutter coming from the dual clutch automatic transmission when I start from a stop.

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NHTSA #: 11378164
lowPOWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Nov 2020

I bought a 2016 ford focus in october of 2017 it just stopped running about a month ago I took it to a mechanic and he said the transmission was "done" I am severly confused I have kept up on all oil changes for 3 years I started experiencing some engine misses I have done the research and I know that the transmission on this make and model has been defective I still owe on this car , ii cant get anyone from ford to communicate with me to fix this issue the car is only 3 years old with 90,000 miles I bought the car with 60,000 miles I am seeking help to fix a manufacturer problem

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NHTSA #: 11376876
lowPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Nov 2020

The vehicle was under half a tank pf fuel and begam to sputter and jolt amd dies. It started but cranked long and hard. This happens whenever the fuel is at half or below.

NHTSA #: 11372510
lowPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2020

Car is only 4 years and it's sputters,loses acceleration and finally died. Does not go in reverse. Transmission shot.

NHTSA #: 11353829
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2020

Having problems with engine transmission engine revving and is up there in the shifter

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NHTSA #: 11350202
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2020

At roughly 33,000 miles I had to have the transmission rebuilt, now I'm on roughly 49,000 miles and just dropped the vehicle off to have the transmission rebuilt for a second time since I've owned the car, I bought the vehicle in april 2019 and how long till the transmission needs rebuilt a 3rd time? I'm very disappointed in this vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11327946
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2020

Transmission is slipping. Transmission error messages appear very often.

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NHTSA #: 11324486
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2020

Faulty transmission causes car to shake or jerk when accelerating from a complete stop. Ford has reset computer 3 times now and the problem still continues. Vehicle also accelerated on it's own while at a complete stop.

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NHTSA #: 11317871
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2020

The transmission, drive train, intensely vibrates, simmies, and doesn't want to accelerate when you try to press the gas pedal. Extremely dangerous when esp. Trying to pull out into traffic from any dead stop.

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NHTSA #: 11317163
lowPOWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2020

Has recall for fuel pump deformation. And also transmission fault service soon light. Shifts weirdly and when coming to a stop the transmission shutters and brakes abruptly.

NHTSA #: 11312193
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2020

My car has a hard time changing gears, when stopped is will be delayed on moving forward..

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NHTSA #: 11310271
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2020

Have had same clutch and transmission problems as the models under recall, but my car was manufactured a few months after covered manufacturer date

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NHTSA #: 11309008
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2020

My car looses power the RPM gauge will go to the red and drop back down while the vehicle is in drive in motion like its in neutral then the car begins to slow down and when the RPM gauge drops it drives normal. I was on a highway.

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NHTSA #: 11308452
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2019

While driving 70mph on the highway - the car immediately shifted into neutral and then after a short period, slammed into a lower gear. This could have been bad if there was any traffic as the car immediately slowed down.

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NHTSA #: 11287436
lowPOWER TRAIN
CrashFiled: Nov 2019

Transmission element stuck on neutral, ford focus 2016 , ford sold the cars and knew there was a problem. Gear sifts in neutral, my car hesitated in a crossing and my car was hit in the back door. .the clutch slips in neutral, ford uses dry clutches in this car for efficiency, but wet clutches would bathe the friction discs.

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NHTSA #: 11281506
lowPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Nov 2019

When car warms up about 25 minutes when accelerating from a stop the car jolts and shutters and shakes your body as you're holding the steering wheel. So it is very dangerous when entering an intersection and your go to accelerate and the car shakes your body because it's jolting because the transmission is acting up. This is definitely a safety issue and needs to be addressed.

NHTSA #: 11278798
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2019

Transmission slips

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NHTSA #: 11245081
lowPOWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2019

Ford focus 2016-trans. Wont shift right.

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NHTSA #: 11241349
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2019

2016 ford focus titan automatic transmission: the transmission has caused the vehicle to lose acceleration and has slipped into neutral. At 1 point the display/monitor turned white with a small car in the center. The car was moving forward and on city streets when it slipped into neutral.

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NHTSA #: 11240450
lowPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2019

The transmission seems like it is slipping and not going into gear. When I try to put I put the car into reverse and push gas peddle it does not go, but when I put in drive it moves. The car only has 45,xxx miles.

NHTSA #: 11233303
lowPOWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2019

Vehicle seems to hesitate when stepping on gas

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NHTSA #: 11231754
lowPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: May 2019

Well we bought this 2016 ford focus se and the transmission will not shift right and their a lot of people having the same trouble and it can not be fix.we pay a lot of money for this car and they should buy it back.their is all kind of law suite on this matter they should take care of this problem for us.

NHTSA #: 11208129
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2019

Transmission will not shift from 1st to 2nd, vehicle is only 3 years old 55k miles on it.

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NHTSA #: 11204260
lowPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Apr 2019

I bought this 1996 ford focus se a year ago and the transmmison slips on cold morning and than it slips all the time now and it only has 60000 miles on it

NHTSA #: 11193159
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2018

The car loses too much power all the time on a highway or regular street turning or after a green light it has to push to much gas and feel almost stopped

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NHTSA #: 11149653
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2018

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.

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NHTSA #: 11096884
lowPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2018

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle hesitated without warning. The vehicle was taken to roundtree moore ford (2588 w us hwy 90, lake city, fl), but they were unable to duplicate the failure.

NHTSA #: 11080660
lowPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Feb 2018

Sometime while accelerating the car will randomly go from 2k RPM to over 6k RPM but you cant here the engine and it loses power and starts to jerk violently. Once you release gas and the RPM's go back down to 2k then you can try to accelerate again. I thought this issue was just because it was cold the 1st time it happened but now it is happening more frequently.

NHTSA #: 11075156
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2018

2016 ford focus. Consumer writes in regards to transmission issues.

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NHTSA #: 11074754
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2017

My 2016 and my 2015 ford focus has transmission problems. They will not hold a hill and then start to roll backwards if in drive and waiting at a light. The transmission will slip in left or right turns and will also have clutch engaging problems.

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NHTSA #: 11021851

Other 2016 Ford Focus Issues