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2016 Ford Focus Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 23 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2016 Ford Focus, about 2% of its 1,181 total complaints. There is 1 reported crash and 1 injury tied to this area, with a median failure mileage of 42,750. No related recalls are listed for this component on this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
23
2% of 1,181
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
42,750 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Tire sidewalls have separated or blown out, sometimes with a loud boom noise while driving.
  • Owners report faster-than-normal inner tire wear, going through multiple sets of tires despite dealers finding the alignment within spec.
  • Lug nuts, described as a two-piece design, have deformed or swelled at the aluminum cap, making them hard to remove with a standard lug wrench.
  • A sway bar link failure caused an abnormal noise from underneath the vehicle at highway speed.
  • One owner found the factory spare tire did not fit the vehicle.

When 2016 Ford Focus suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 18, 2016, latest Jun 13, 2024.

2016 Ford Focus suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Apr 2016Jul 2018Aug 2019Oct 2020Dec 2021Jul 2022Aug 2023Jun 2024
23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2016 to Jun 2024; peak May 2022 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2016 Ford Focus

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Focus model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200550 (11%)
  2. 200623 (11%)
  3. 200747 (12%)
  4. 200843 (17%)
  5. 200947 (21%)
  6. 201038 (13%)
  7. 201112 (11%)
  8. 201266 (2%)
  9. 201333 (2%)
  10. 201447 (2%)
  11. 201515 (1%)
  12. 201623 (2%)
  13. 201712 (1%)
  14. 20188 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are suspension, wheels, and tire problems on the 2016 Ford Focus?
NHTSA lists 23 complaints in this area for the 2016 Focus, about 2% of the model year's 1,181 total complaints.
Is there a recall for suspension or tire issues on the 2016 Ford Focus?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2016 Focus.
At what mileage do these suspension and tire problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure for this complaint area is 42,750 miles.
Have suspension or tire issues caused any crashes on the 2016 Focus?
NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 injury linked to this complaint area for the 2016 Focus.
What specific tire or wheel problems do owners describe?
Owners describe tire sidewall separation, uneven inner tire wear, and lug nuts that deform and become hard to remove.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.