The cars steering has on 3 occasions in 2 months lost steering! The steering wheel shudders and locks up and we lose control on a turn! This has happened at 30 miles per hour and at 5 miles . It's been to ford 4 times the transmission clutch changed twice a new motor mount but they keep stating if there is no code and it doesn't happen in front of them there isn't anything to fix. I also notified ford motor company and received a case number but they denied the claim!
2016 Ford Focus transmission complaints
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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. The failure occurred for approximately twelve days. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 22,000....updated 12/11/17 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer twice. The clutch was replaced the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. Updated 12/15/2017
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. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at 800‑392‑3673 and stated that the failure was normal. A case number was not provided. The approximate failure mileage was 20,500. The VIN was not available.
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. After starting the vehicle, the transmission would erroneously switch into the neutral position, causing the vehicle to roll away. The cause of the failures was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer (galpin ford in van ayes, ca) were both notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 1,500.
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. Haven't took it to the shop yet because I only have one car in my family. Something has to be done with this issue. I had a near miss because the car would not shift like its designed to do so when starting off.
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. Sorry we did, embarrassed to take anyone with us as it does not ride smooth on starting from a stop. Jerks like someone trying to learn to shift and not doing clutch right. Love the looks of the car, but never take anyone with and leery to take it on a lengthy trip as I am not sure if something will happen. The dealer said they had many complaints but nothing they could do it was within range. Took to another dealer and mechanic confirmed they too had complaints about it. Something about not having a torque converter or something. Took back to where I bought it and have another appointment next week, they are going to hook something up and drive a while and said it may need new clutch. I say if there are ongoing complaints and many others have same issue, they need to fix it when it is in for service; not wait for a recall. I would like it resolved soon or will trade it in for another brand; I.e. Toyota. It is a shame to have a pretty car sit in the garage and make hefty payments on it while it continues to depreciate. I wish I had my old car back. Note: this has been ongoing since we purchased vehicle but below it asks when and wants a specific date so I just entered 05/01/2017.
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. Both vehicles has been a very troublesome vehicle when it comes to being able to drive forward. I do not trust them when making a left turn when traffic is coming because of the slippage makes it very difficult to be safe.
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. I finally was able to get an appointment with the service department to get the issue checked out but its 2 weeks away(8/15/17). All ford dealerships in baton rouge, la are backup due to the issues with the transmission. One of the service departments told me that all they can do is reset the transmission and it should fix the problem. The ford dealership I brought my car from told me that they don't have a transmission guy to even look at my car and to go somewhere else.
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
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. The noises continued to get louder took it back this time they said it was the clutch downshifting(mind you it makes the noise before the car even has a chance to even get to a speed high enough to shift so how is it downshifting?) it also is having issues with the remote start you start it with the remote start it shuts off, start it again shuts off again, start it for the 3rd time it starts you go to unlock the car to get in and the car shuts off again ( not normal and it was installed from the factory not aftermarket) now the car has been hesitating to shift as well as lunging when it does shift and when we bring it to the dealerships service department they tell us this is all normal and they have a bulletin from ford stating that it is "normal " for this year vehicle.
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. The dealer (fremont ford, 39700 balentine dr, newark, ca 94560, (510) 651-5600) stated that the condition was not severe enough to replace the transmission and clutch assembly. The contact was uncertain if the dealer provided an appropriate remedy and was waiting for the manufacturer to provide a solution. The vehicle was parked and stored due to the intermittent failure. The approximate failure mileage was 14,000.
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. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (central ford located at 1801 ar-69 spur,truman, ar 72472) where it was determined that the vehicle was operating as designed. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 17,000.
"takata recall" there is a rattling noise while driving, along with vibration and transmission shudder in second gear. The car feels like it wants to give out. There is also a grinding noise while breaking and turning. All of the concerns mentioned are while driving regardless of city street or highway. The rattling noise will sometimes occur while the car is off and parked, especially right after shutting the car off.
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. The consumer was advised that the transmission failure was a very common occurrence with this vehicle, the repairs were temporary because of the design not the parts, and the failure would more than likely recur in 9,000 miles or less. The consumer would like for the manufacturer to purchase the vehicle back for the full original purchased amount. The vehicle was temporarily repaired. Updated 05/16/2017*js updated 07/26/2017
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. Also issues with display and phone unable to hang up during calls while using displays button and steering button.
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. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle experienced multiple engine failures and the engine would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the transmission warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle still experienced hesitation. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 14,000. Updated 08/29/17*lj
Our car was manufactured with a bad transmission, just as our previous ford had been. 1. Ford never recalled either car. We had to go to them. 2. This 2016 focus was repaired, and the only assurance they can give us is that it will fail again. Meanwhile, they will not even take the car in to inspect how it is misbehaving now.
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. Did fine then started again. Had it checked and could not make it duplicate the problem (01/2017). Just this week (04/06/2017 it started doing it again, and quickly increased happening. 04/07/2017 was so bad it would not change from 1st to 2nd gear and now has a scratching/rattling noise. Called dealer and service dept. Says to call in the morning and set appt. To bring in. Had husband riding this time and it is the transmission. Also has a slight drop or hesitation while driving as it seems to be dropping back in power and then picks back up. Very dangerous and scary. This happens starting off from a stop, turning from stop, going down the highway. I did not have the air turned on!
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. Wtf? 3) now transmission fails to engage during acceleration from a standing start - engine revs and then takes off unexpectedly (@ 4000 miles).
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. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 9. Updated 06/07/17
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. On my earlier purchased 2016 vehicle bought in december of 2015. The vehicle went through a reprogramming of the trany. I traded my vehicle for this current 2016 ford focus that has the same issue. This a lemon as far as I am concerned as which is all over the internet. I will bring back to the dealer. I also believe it occurs only when the A/C or heat blower are on the same time. This only occurs when in motion.
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. I took vehicle to the dealer who checked it out and could not locate a problem. This happened again today. This time the vehicle traveled a few feet forward. This was at my residence.
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.
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.
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. In addition, there was a slip in the transmission. The driving style of the vehicle's operator was diagnosed as the cause of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 173.
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!!! The problem involved the clutch and the powershift transmission.
I am writing to report a problem with delays in gas pedal responsiveness. This has caused several potentially dangerous conditions in the following scenarios: (1) the car continues to accelerate after the gas pedal is let off (2) there is a delay between pressing the gas pedal and receiving acceleration (this is not a problem with the car being under powered, it can accelerate fine at the same RPM. Here, it will simply act as if the accelerator is not down) (3) 3-point turns or parallel parking in traffic cannot be done quickly/smoothly, since there is no power for a few seconds once the car is in gear. The car will not provide gas to the engine when shifted into gear. This is most noticeable the car is first shifted, but can also occur at stop signs. When you release the gas pedal, the car will continue revving up, even if you switch the brake pedal. During continuous driving, when you release the gas pedal, the car will continue revving up, even if you switch the brake pedal, before upshifting. This upshift will also jolt the car forward. If this occurs during cornering, it can make turns less stable. These unpredictable delays and rough shifts make it harder to respond to different driving conditions and also make it harder for other drivers to judge your intent. Further, problems with jerkiness seem to increase in warmer weather. Potentially solvable with a software update, but the dealer could not correct this problem. Test drove another brand new vehicle and found some of the same behaviors, indicating it is an inherent design problem with the vehicle.
Transmission shudders upon take off , and funny noise on bottom end of vehicle. Seems to have no acceleration between 1st & 2nd gear.
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. It seems waiting for a fatality is not the correct stance for ford prior to having a recall for this problem or to fix this individual transmission problem. I understand there is currently a class action proceeding regarding these faulty transmissions. The dealer readily admitted this transmission is a problem but ford does not care to address it.
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. Ford says that it is normal. The car vibrates so bad my comatose kids (always on phone) even mention why the car feels so shaky. For a new car it is unacceptable. I have a 12 year old car that is much smoother than this and it is worth $1200. Not to mention safer.
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