2016 Ford

Focus FWD

Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L

Ford Focus: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain: Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission: Manual 5-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel: RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl: 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration: Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system: NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 36 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City: 26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb: 29 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr: $2,150EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂: 305 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score: 7/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score: 7/10
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG: 35.1 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 6.1 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified: Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length: 172 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width: 72 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height: 58 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase: 104 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight: 2,954 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Pass. Vol: 90 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Cargo Vol: 13 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating: ★★★★★
Rollover rating: ★★★★★
Stability control (ESC): Standard
Forward-collision warning: No
Lane-departure warning: Optional
Recalls: 8
Owner complaints: 1,183
Reported injuries: 24

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

POWER TRAIN43%
ENGINE15%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM10%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER7%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 1,566 total.

Ford Focus: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

PE25020Openopened Dec 18, 2025ENGINE
Timing Belt Failure
PE23015opened Sep 20, 2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP
Oil Pump Failure
RQ23006opened Sep 15, 2023FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER
Loss of Motive Power

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain: 5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance: 5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery: 8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.