One problem related to gas tank strap has been reported for the 2016 Ford Focus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Ford Focus based on all problems reported for the 2016 Focus.
Car engine completely stalled while stationary on a street at a red light, the engine would crank and the car shook aggressively but would not start. I was stranded a busy road until someone could push my vehicle out of the way of traffic while in neutral. Eventually after several tries and called tow, the car did start up after about 20 minutes of stalled time. When car started, oil and engine lights were lit up on dash. The fuel level was at 88 miles to empty. When car was brought to dealership, dealer evaluated the vehicle and diagnosed that the freeze frame data showed no fuel pressure at start. They suspected fuel pump failure, there was tank deformation and the strap retainer popped off showing tank flex. Fuel tank was replaced, and fuel pump and all related hardware, evap canister, evap purge valve. Invoice expenses totaled to $1070. 67. Called Ford directly to file complaint regarding safety recall 18s32 and was told because the vehicle was inspected in 2019 for these symptoms that it was not covered under recall 18s32. Recall states: "the engine may stall due to a stuck canister purge valve (cpv) within the fuel vapor system. A stuck cpv can lead to excessive vacuum in the fuel vapor system, causing the plastic fuel tank to deform, resulting in an inaccurate or erratic fuel gauge indication, inaccurate distance to empty (dte), and/or other drivability concerns. The vehicle may also exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp.