2016 Focus SE Reliability
I bought a used 2016 Ford focus SE with 2.0L NA engine and 5 speed manual back in July 2021. At the time of purchase it had about 40k miles on it and despite it being during the height of the chip shortages and used car price hikes, I was able to get it out the door for $13k (most comparable vehicles at the time were floating around $16-17k). I think the fact it was a beige colored se with a 5 speed manual gearbox helped me out in negotiations.
I’m approaching 136k miles and this car has been an absolute joy to drive and has given me virtually zero problems. I’m about to change shocks/struts and had to replace an air canister purge valve, but aside from that this cars been perfect. On top of that, I’m average 38mpg (75% highway).
I guess I just came here as a 36M to gush about my beige colored focus more well suited for a little old lady, but it is what it is. It’s a shame these vehicles got such a bad rap due to their automatic transmission woes, but if you got one with a manual, I’d argue this is in the top tier of reliability (yea come at me Toyota/Honda fanboys).
Curious how many miles some fellow focus drivers have out there and for the manual folks, have you changed your clutch and at what mileage? I’m still on the original and it doesn’t feel like there’s any slippage yet **knocks on head**