2016 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
9
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC
The 2016 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC has received a total of 9 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (4 complaints), Engine (2 complaints), and Exterior Lighting (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2016 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC, potentially affecting up to 865 vehicles.
Recall 16V479000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
| 865 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
When on freeway car suddenly displays an alert saying Stop safely now And will shut off , while driving makes it impossible to properly control the car . It has done this on multiple occasions, On the freeway , on residential streets and also when starting from park and proceeding to drive car has suddenly stopped and unable to restart right away
When on freeway car suddenly displays an alert saying Stop safely now And will shut off , while driving makes it impossible to properly control the car . It has done this on multiple occasions, On the freeway , on residential streets and also when starting from park and proceeding to drive car has suddenly stopped and unable to restart right away
When on freeway car suddenly displays an alert saying Stop safely now And will shut off , while driving makes it impossible to properly control the car . It has done this on multiple occasions, On the freeway , on residential streets and also when starting from park and proceeding to drive car has suddenly stopped and unable to restart right away
The Body Control Module controlling the lights, hatch, and door lock/unlock malfunctioned. Its a serious safety issue when the lights go out unexpectedly while driving.
The Body Control Module controlling the lights, hatch, and door lock/unlock malfunctioned. Its a serious safety issue when the lights go out unexpectedly while driving.
Safety Rating for the 2016 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC
Ford Motor Company has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SSM 47425 — EQUIPMENT
Some 2016 C-MAX and Focus Electric vehicles built on or after 11-May-2016 may exhibit a false activation of the alarm system. Reprogram the body control module (BCM) to the latest level using Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) release 110.03 or higher. To correct the concern Make sure you are connected to...
SSM 47425 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2016 C-MAX and Focus Electric vehicles built on or after 11-May-2016 may exhibit a false activation of the alarm system. Reprogram the body control module (BCM) to the latest level using Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) release 110.03 or higher. To correct the concern Make sure you are connected to...
17B07 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Certain 2016 C-MAX Energi, 2016 Focus Electric and 2016-2017 Fusion Energi - Telematics Control Unit Reprogramming
SSM 46176 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
SOME 2016 C-MAX AND FOCUS ELECTRIC VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FALSE ACTIVATION OF THE ALARM SYSTEM. A WORK AROUND UNTIL THE SOFTWARE IS UPDATED(4TH QTR. 2016), PROCEDURE IS AVAILABLE. 1. PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK. 2. TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE BRAKE PEDAL AND KEEP IT OFF. 3. TURN THE...
SSM 46032 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOME 2016 C-MAX AND FOCUS ELECTRIC VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FALSE ACTIVATION OF THE ALARM SYSTEM. A WORK AROUND UNTIL THE SOFTWARE IS UPDATED(4TH QTR. 2016), PROCEDURE IS AVAILABLE. 1. PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK. 2. TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE BRAKE PEDAL AND KEEP IT OFF. 3. TURN THE...
SSM 45939 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOME 2016 C-MAX ENERGI AND FOCUS ELECTRIC VEHICLE BUILT ON OR BEFORE 4/18/2016, MAY HAVE 12-VOLT AND/OR HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY WITH A LOW STATE OF CHARGE AND/OR AN INTERMITTENT BATTERY DRAW. REPROGRAM THE TELEMATICS CONTROL UNIT (TCU) TO THE LATEST CALIBRATION USING IDS RELEASE 101.02 OR HIGHER. MAKE SURE YOU...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC
- 2012 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC — 53 complaints
- 2013 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC — 120 complaints
- 2014 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC — 98 complaints
- 2015 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC — 20 complaints
- 2016 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC (current)
- 2017 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC — 12 complaints
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- FORD ESCAPE — 34,654 total complaints
- FORD FOCUS — 29,539 total complaints
- FORD FUSION — 28,243 total complaints
- FORD TAURUS — 23,867 total complaints
- FORD WINDSTAR — 19,456 total complaints
- FORD EDGE — 17,247 total complaints