Representative photoBattery boost for a 2016 Ford Focus
Battery boost for the 2016 Ford Focus: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 6.9 to 10.9 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2016 Ford Focus for battery boost
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
2016 Ford Focus: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.0 L | 1.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.3 L | |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| MPG city (US) | 30 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 19 | 110 MPGe |
| MPG highway (US) | 41 | 39 | 38 | 36 | 30 | 25 | 99 MPGe |
| MPG combined (US) | 34 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 22 | 105 MPGe |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 41 | 38 | 37 | 35 | 30 | 26 | |
| Charge at 240 V | 3.6 hours | ||||||
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 651 L (23 cu ft) | 651 L (23 cu ft) | 680 L (24 cu ft) | 680 L (24 cu ft) | 651 L (23 cu ft) | 651 L (23 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$1,950 | US$2,100 | US$2,200 | US$2,300 | US$2,700 | US$3,750 | US$700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,140 | $2,294 | $2,418 | $2,480 | $2,884 | $3,816 | $598 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2016 Ford Focus
- NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 1,194 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (682), engine (238) and fuel/propulsion system (167). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V369000 | 2026-06-09 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:evaporative emissions:canister | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Focus vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 18V735. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving. |
| 26V376000 | 2026-06-09 | power train:manual transmission | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Focus and 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 18V169 and 18V845. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak. |
| 26V011000 | 2026-01-15 | equipment:electrical:engine block heater | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in. |
| 26V012000 | 2026-01-15 | equipment:electrical:engine block heater | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer, and 2024 Explorer vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in. |
| 23V905000 | 2023-12-22 | engine and engine cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:pump | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure. |
| 18V845000 | 2018-11-28 | 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. |
| 18V735000 | 2018-10-22 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:evaporative emissions:canister | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Ford Focus vehicles with a 2.0L GDI or 2.0L GTDI engine. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in fuel vapor management system. |
| 18V169000 | 2018-03-12 | 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... |
| 17V052000 | 2017-01-24 | structure:body | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 Focus and C-Max vehicles. The floor pan may have improperly welded left-hand apron joints. |
| 16V698000 | 2016-09-28 | latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Ford Focus hatchback vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to August 26, 2016 and equipped with a manual transmission. The hatchback of the affected vehicles may be unlatched with a single press of the interior latch release button. As such,... |
| 16V479000 | 2016-06-28 | power train:driveline:differential unit | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ford Focus Electric vehicles manufactured August 20, 2015, through April 13, 2016. The transmission's differential pinion gear shaft may overheat and fracture. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Focus
For battery service on the 2016 Ford Focus, a trusted shop does the work and CarmaCars arranges it, with a rental if you need one. A battery that struggles in the cold is often near the end of its life.
About your Focus
Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Power: the 1.0L 3-cylinder turbo; drive: front-wheel drive.
From request to repair
We do not set the shop's price or promise a date. The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car. We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop.
No car? Rent one meanwhile
Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. We deliver the rental to you and collect it when your car is ready. Collect the car at our location for free, or have it delivered.
Getting a clear quote
Ask whether the shop will check anything related while the car is there. Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree. Ask for a written estimate before any work starts.
Good habits for your car
Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance. Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter. Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt.
Make a request
Send a request with the car and what it needs, and a person replies within one business day.
Request battery boost
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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