2016 Ford Focus technical service bulletins
200 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2016 Ford Focus.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Customer Satisfaction Program 26L02 Certain 2014-2021 Model Year Various Vehicles 1.0L Fox Classic Engine...
- Certain 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco, 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco Sport, 2020-2022 Model Year Corsair and...
- Harvest Program 25H05 – Supplement #1 Certain 2011-2021 Model Year Vehicles Software Verification Harvest...
- Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines...
- Certain 2015
- Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless...
- Certain 2015
- This article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure
- This is a proactive investigation program by Ford Motor Company to inspect a limited number of affected...
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018,...
- Certain 2012 – 2018 Model Year Focus Vehicle Line One-Time Canister Purge Valve Replacement
- While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal...
- This article supersedes TSB 21-2175 to update the TSB Service Procedure
- All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code
- For 2015-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines and customer concern of an...
- For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to
- Certain 2011 through 2015 Model Year Fiesta and 2012 through 2016 Model Year Focus Vehicles Equipped with...
- Some 2013-2017 C-MAX Energi, 2013-2018 Focus battery electric vehicle (BEV), 2013-2020 Fusion plug-in...
- Some 2013-2017 C-MAX Energi, 2013-2018 Focus battery electric vehicle (BEV), 2013-2020 Fusion plug-in...
- Some 2014-2017 C-MAX Energi, 2014-2020 Fusion plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), 2015-2017 MKZ/MKZ...
- This article supersedes TSB 21-2236 to update the models and year affected
- Condition where the navigation voice prompts are inoperative after a SYNC map update
- Various 2014-2020 vehicles equipped with a 3G modem may experience a lack of 3G modem performance
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018,...
- Blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode
- Ford is extending the warranty coverage on the DPS6 automatic transmission TCM to 10 years of service or...
- Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2013-2021 Escape, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2021...
- Illuminated oil pressure warning lamp with a loss of engine oil pressure
- Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F-150/Focus/C-MAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/Transit Connect/Mustang,...
- 2015-2018
- Illuminated oil pressure warning lamp with a loss of engine oil pressure
- Oil leak from the turbocharger oil supply or return tubes, O-rings or 6.7L pedestal gasket
- In some of the affected vehicles,
- Concern where the radio will revert to an AM or FM station after the vehicle's ignition has been turned...
- Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F150/Focus/CMAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/ Transit Connect/Mustang,...
- Certain 2016 through 2017 Model Year Focus equipped with a DPS6 Automatic Transmission
- Volume control unresponsive from the Front Control Interface Module (FCIM) and steering volume controls...
- Inoperative remote start with a 'Vehicle Failed To Start' message when using MyFord Mobile/Ford...
- Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Escape/Fusion/MKZ, 2015-2018 Focus,2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2020...
- Stop Safely Now message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) message center
- Ssm 48619
- Stop Safely Now message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) message center
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018,...
- Map displayed on the left half of the SYNC screen with no other information/soft buttons present after...
- Certain 2011 through 2015 Model Year Fiesta and 2012 through 2016 Model Year Focus Vehicles Equipped with...
- Poor A/C performance/improper climate function
- Certain 2014 through 2015 Model Year Fiesta and 2014 through 2016 Model Year Focus Vehicles Equipped with...
- Distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface
- For Ford and Lincoln vehicles that require positive or negative battery terminal replacement, it is not...
- Short-Term DPS6 Dealer Customer Handling Direction
- Various Performance Related concerns such as Display Operation, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Phone...
- On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be...
- Poor A/C performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06A0 in the...
- Ssm 47948 - 2010-2019
- Ssm 47927
- Inability to program and/or no electrical power after installation of a service part body control module...
- No crank concern due to a security access key table error
- Some all-wheel drive (AWD) 2013-2018 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L/1.6L/2.0L EcoBoost/Fusion vehicles...
- Customer perceived concern of a FDIM screen flicker during transitions between day/night mode and/or...
- Some 2012-2019 Vehicles may require repairs to the Smartlink system
- Pop-up message every key cycle that states 'SYNC can check for updates when connected to a WiFi network'....
- High voltage (HV) battery failing to charge while connected to the second Generation 120-volt electric...
- Concern of not able to program and/or no electrical power after installation of a service part Body...
- Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2019 Escape/Fusion/MKZ, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 Edge/F150/MKC/Mustang,...
- Lack of A/C. This may be due to a high-voltage battery coolant cooler (chiller) leak that may have been...
- 2016-2018
- For 2010-2019 vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines, when diagnosing and/or replacing turbo related...
- 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a LKS system with customer complaints of steering wheel vibration,...
- Concern where the radio reverts to an AM or FM station after shutting the vehicle off, leaving it off for...
- 2014-2017
- Android Auto Preference menu selection is not present after an update to version 3.0 software
- DTC U0130 in the battery electric control module (BECM) after replacement of the high voltage (HV) battery...
- Immediate engine shut off with or without diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1594 stored in the BCM after...
- Some 2013-2018 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L/1.6L/2.0L EcoBoost, 2013-2018 Fusion vehicles equipped...
- 2015-2018
- Oil seepage at the block to head surface
- Various Performance Related concerns such as Display Operation, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Phone...
- Immediate engine shut off with or without diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1594 stored in the BCM after...
- Various 2016-2018 vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience a touch screen that does not respond to any input
- Intermittent blue or black screen
- Inability to store AM/FM presets, select AM/FM presets and/or erratic preset button operation
- Blank screen after attempting to exit Valet mode
- Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or...
- Discharged battery, inoperative remote features via MyFord Mobile app, incomplete user authorization...
- Misfire condition and/or illuminated MIL with DTCs P0300 and/or P0316 with engine coolant temperature...
- Functional concerns where USB audio playback and App Link will not operate
- Various 2016-2017 vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience a touch screen that does not respond to any input
- Inoperative remote features via My Ford Mobile app, discharged battery, incomplete user authorization...
- High voltage (HV) battery failing to charge while connected to the Delphi 120 volt electric vehicle...
- Concern where USB Audio playback and App Link applications will not function properly
- 2010-2018 various vehicles equipped with SYNC or SYNC 3 may not function when attempting to find or use...
- Paint discoloration once the protective wrap guard is removed
- Certain 2016-2017 Model Year Focus RS Vehicles Cylinder Head Gasket Replacement
- Certain 2016-2017 Model Year Focus RS Vehicles
- Illuminated green ready to drive indicator in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and the vehicle does not move
- Some 2016-2018 Model Year Focus RS may exhibit inaccurate Outside Air Temperature(OAT) readings with...
- The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with...
- Some 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles with SYNC 3 may intermittently display an overhead image of a...
- Inoperative mobile device navigation applications
- Blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode
- MIL On with DTC's P0300 and/or P0316 store in Powertrain Control Module(PCM) memory
- Water stained headliner after the vehicle has experienced a water leak from areas such as the roof opening...
- No start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement
- Inability to store AM/FM presets and/or preset buttons work erratically
- Unable to Change Drive Mode message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and/or an illuminated...
- Excessive engine vibration
- Paint discoloration once the protective wrap guard is removed
- Intermittent blue or black screen
- Blank screen after attempting to exit Valet mode
- Audible engine idle ticking noise at normal operating temperature
- Some 2014-2017 Focus/C-MAX vehicles when a replacement BCM is received for a service repair may include a...
- MIL On with a perceived Misfire after cold start
- Some 2016-2017 Focus RS customers may ask to have the upshift lamp operation programmed to function on...
- Some 2013-2017 Fusion Hybrid Energi built on or before 24-Mar-2017, 2012-2016 Focus Electric and 2013-2016...
- Unable to Change Drive Mode message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and/or an illuminated...
- Some 2016-2017 ford or lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 3 may exhibit a blank screen or other various...
- 2016-2017 focus rs models are shipped with front coil spring spacers that keep the suspension from...
- Some 2016-2017 F150, edge, mkx, escape, focus, mkc, fusion, mkz, taurus and 2017 continental vehicles...
- 2013-2017 focus s model vehicles do not have an outside ambient temperature displayed in the IPC and this...
- Some 2016-2017 focus rs vehicles equipped with a 2.3L gasoline turbocharged direct injection (GTDI) engine...
- Some 2016 c-max energi/focus electric and 2016-2017 fusion energi vehicles built on or before 10-JUL-2016,...
- Certain 2011 through 2015 model year fiesta and 2012 through 2016 model year focus vehicles equipped with...
- 2011-2017 fiesta and 2012-2017 focus service pigtail for transmission control module connector C1750A is...
- Multiple 2014-2016 vehicles equipped with 6F35 transmission and built on 1-JAN-2014 and through...
- Some 2016 focus battery electric vehicle (BEV) and c-max energi plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) equipped...
- Some 2016-2017 focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L gasoline turbo direct injection (GTDI) engine and built...
- Some 2016-2017 focus rs vehicles may exhibit a message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC)...
- Some 2015-2017 focus vehicles equipped with remote start (factory or dealer installed) may exhibit a...
- Some 2016-2017 focus rs customers may ask to have the global window open option programmed to function on...
- Replacing the original equipment sync/navigation system with either an aftermarket sync/navigation kit or...
- Some 2015-2016 focus vehicles if equipped with remote start and built on or before 17-OCT-2016 may exhibit...
- Some 2016 c-max and focus electric vehicles built on or after 11-MAY-2016 may exhibit a false activation...
- The 2012-2017 focus workshop manual (WSM) procedure for oil pan and rear main oil seal installation has...
- The EV range after fully charging a 2012-2016 focus electric, 2013-2016 c-max/fusion energi may vary after...
- To help differentiate engine oil leaks from other possible sources, a new white-colored fluorescent engine...
- Some 2016-2017 focus and c-max vehicles built on or after 1-AUG-2016 may exhibit a growl or rubbing noise...
- Some 2014-2017 fiesta and 2015-2017 focus vehicles with the 1.0L gtdi engine may exhibit a turbocharger...
- Some owners of 2016 ford and lincoln mkx vehicles equipped with sync 3 may inquire about upgrading to...
- Some 2016 focus vehicles may not successfully complete reprogramming or programmable module installation...
- Some 2016-2017 focus rs with sync 3 may exhibit a condition in which a sound mode selection is displayed...
- Some 2010-2016 epas equipped vehicles may exhibit steering related noises
- Some 2016-2017 focus rs vehicles with sync 3 may experience a condition in which a sound mode selection is...
- Some 2013-2017 focus 4-DOOR sedans have a single dampener on the left hand side, adjacent to the lifting...
- 2016-2017 focus vehicles with 2.0L gasoline direct injection(gdi) engines built on or after 04/07/2016...
- 2016-2017 focus vehicles built on or after 10/nov/2016 will no longer have a flex-fuel badge
- Some 2013-2017 focus/c-max vehicles exhibit a frayed/cut short appearance at the front edge of the...
- Certain 2016-2017 model year focus rs vehicles - powertrain control module reprogramming
- Some 2016 c-max built on 1-MAY-2016 and through 6-SEP-2016, may exhibit a false activation of the alarm system
- Setting the correct tire inflation pressure is an important step in the pre-delivery process and during...
- Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a...
- 2017 escape vehicles equipped with power roof opening panel built on or after 6/6/16 have a change to the...
- Concern where the safety belt retractor webbing does not extract from the stowed position or exhibits...
- Intermittent concerns of loss of transmission engagement while driving, intermittent no start or a loss of...
- The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic...
- Some 2016-2017 Escape, MKC, Fiesta, F150, Expedition, Navigator, Mustang, Transit, Focus, C-Max, MKX,...
- Incorrectly aligned clutch actuator spring retainer (7515)
- Growl or rubbing noise from the wheel assembly after pre-delivery inspection has been performed to remove...
- DTCs U3000:04, B108E:12 and/or U1A00:87 present in the APIM. If these DTCs are present and no other...
- Some 2015-2017 focus/c-max/escape vehicles equipped with one touch up feature
- Condition in which the SIRIUS satellite channel guide category buttons may not respond when selected and a...
- Some 2011-2015 fiesta vehicles built on or before 10/15/2014 and 2012-2016 focus vehicles equipped with a...
- Some 2016 escape/mkc/fiesta/F150/expedition/navigator/mustang...
- Some 2015-2016 focus vehicles built on or before 11/18/2015 may exhibit an incorrect average fuel economy...
- 2011-2016 fiesta and 2012-2016 focus with DPS6 transmission have a new clutch available
- 2013-2016 focus s model vehicles do not have an outside ambient temperature displayed in the IPC and this...
- 2016 focus rs intercooler plate which partially covers the intercooler area is necessary for the vehicle
- 2016 focus rs spoiler is wrapped for export to north america with wrap guard
- Some 2016 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 3 and navigation along with a valid paid...
- Following concerns; the GPS not tracking the vehicle position correctly, the vehicle location arrow icon...
- Some 2016-2017 ford/lincoln vehicles with sync 3 may see a navigation fault message appear on the map on...
- 2012-2016 focus sedan luggage compartment lid won't stay up
- Average fuel economy low and/or incorrect - built on or before 11/18/2015
- May illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with misfire codes
- Some 2016 focus se vehicles may exhibit a thumping, tapping and/or buzz noise from the footwell area at...
- Siri eyes free functional issues using bluetooth and apple ios 9.2 and 9.2.1
- Air conditioning (a/c) inoperative - diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0645
- Sync 3 accessory protocol interface module (APIM) dtcs U3000 or B108E or U1A00
- In some of the affected vehicles, the front control/display interface module (FCDIM) may have been...
- 1.0L ecoboost - illuminated MIL - DTC P1450 - built on or before 10/19/2015 issue
- DPS6 - no start and/or transmission engagement or loss of power with dtcs U0100, U0101, U1013, U3003...
- DPS6
- Some 2013-2016 focus electric vehicles built on or after 22-FEB-2013 may exhibit an illuminated green...
- 1.0L Ecoboost
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