- The problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ford Focus Electric vehicles manufactured August 20, 2015, through April 13, 2016. The transmission's differential pinion gear shaft may overheat and fracture.
- The risk
- A fractured pinion shaft could cause a loss of motive power and loss of the transmission park function, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission differential assembly, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S28.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Ford Focus Electric Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2016 Ford Focus Electric have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in June 2016 for the differential unit.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Focus Electric year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2016 Ford Focus Electric recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2016 Ford Focus Electric yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Ford Focus Electric: every year compared
All Focus Electric years2016 Ford Focus Electric vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Ford Focus Electric | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 2016 Ford Explorer | 2,466 | 15 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Ford Escape | 1,194 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2016 Ford Edge | 932 | 7 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Ford Expedition | 217 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Ford Expedition EL | 181 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Ford Cmax Energi | 46 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Ford E-450 | 17 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2016 Ford Cmax Hev | 14 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2016 Ford Focus Electric
Does the 2016 Ford Focus Electric have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Ford Focus Electric: differential unit (June 2016). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2016 Ford Focus Electric had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2016 Ford Focus Electric a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Ford Focus Electric year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2016 Ford Focus Electric has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data