NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 Ford Focus Electric Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2016 Ford Focus Electric has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 5 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ford dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Ford Focus Electric. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
NHTSA #16V479000Reported June 28, 2016 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 865 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A fractured pinion shaft could cause a loss of motive power and loss of the transmission park function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Ford Focus Electric model years
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