Car diagnostics for a 2016 Ford Focus
Car diagnostics 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 car diagnostics
- 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.
Car diagnostics for the 2016 Ford Focus
Car diagnostics for your 2016 Ford Focus: arranged with a trusted shop, never done by CarmaCars, with a rental if you need one. A warning light is the car asking for a diagnostic scan; the code tells the shop where to look.
Before the shop sees your Focus
Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 1.0L 3-cylinder turbo. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. The engine is the 1.0L 3-cylinder turbo, with front-wheel drive and a 6-speed manual.
The steps
We do not set the shop's price or promise a date. Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one. The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car.
Driving while yours is at the shop
Rent by the day or the week, and stop when your car is back. A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. Delivery to your door is available across the Toronto area.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask whether the parts are new, rebuilt or used. If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours.
Car care, briefly
Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due. Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can. If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires.
Your move
A short request starts it: the car, the problem, and when suits you.
Request car diagnostics
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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