P0316 on FORD FOCUS
What P0316 Means on Your FORD FOCUS
Real FORD FOCUS Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)
"After several start/restart cycles the car check engine light comes on and issues the following codes: p0300, p0316. it has a rough idle and the rpms will stay elevated anywhere from 1500-2200 rpm without the throttle being pressed."
"The component that failed is the CANISTER PURGE VALVE. The engine light was on and we took it to a certified auto shop. Report from the auto shop: Diagnosis for check engine lamp on, run tests for codes P0300 random misfire, P0316 misfire on startup, P1450 cannot bleed fuel tank vacuum."
Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Common Causes of P0316 on FORD FOCUS
Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
Complaint Trend by Year
What To Do Next
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Check for recalls on YOUR VIN
Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.
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Get a proper diagnosis
A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.
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