CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Ford Focus Electric has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (4 reports).
2016 Ford Focus Electric recalls
Drive Shaft Can Overheat and Break, Causing Power Loss
Certain 2015-2016 Ford Focus Electric vehicles built between August 20, 2015 and April 13, 2016 may have a transmission differential pinion gear shaft that can overheat and fracture.
Most common 2016 Ford Focus Electric problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
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.
IT RAINED, AND CAR STOPPED. NO MOTIVE POWER. A RED WARNING, "STOP SAFELY NOW" MESSAGE ON DASH. TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. THERE WAS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 20-2004 TO PUT ON A SPLASH SHIELD TO KEEP THE 318VOLT (HIGH!) CONNECTOR FROM BEING HIT BY WATER, BUT THE DEALERSHIP JUST PUT ON A BIG 350 AMP FUSE AND PUT THE CAR BACK IN SERVICE. THE FUSE BLEW DUE TO WATER INTRUSION. TREATED A SIDE EFFECT, NOT THE MAIN PROBLEM. THEY REFUSED TO DO WHAT WAS IN TSB 20-2004 & FSA 16B02. THE ATTACHED PICTURE SHOWS HOW CLOSE THE TIRE IS TO THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CONNECTOR! FORD KNOWS THIS, BUT NO RECALL, AND DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO FIX.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE CHARGER CABLE OVERHEATED AND BURNED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A BURN MARK ON THE OUTLET. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NO SPARKS OR FLAMES WERE SEEN. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V592000 (EQUIPMENT); HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE YEAR WAS EXCLUDED FROM THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LARRY H. MILLER FORD LINCOLN DRAPER (11442 LONE PEAK PKWY, DRAPER, UT 84020, (801) 590-0561), BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE M
I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW ON 3/17/17. A SAFTEY RECALL (16V479) HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN ISSUED FOR THE VEHICLE BACK IN JUNE 2016. THE DEALER SOLD ME THE VEHICLE EVEN THOUGH IT WAS UNDER A STOP-SALE RECALL IN VIOLATION OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY ACT. A FEW DAYS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE DEALER ASKED ME TO TAKE IT IN FOR WARRANTY WORK. I HAVE NOT HAD USE OF THE VEHICLE FOR THE WEEK SINCE AND AM BEING TOLD THAT IT MAY TAKE 2 MORE WEEKS FOR THE REPAIR WORK TO BE COMPLETED. THE DEALER VIOLATED THE LAW AND THE STOP-SALE RECALL ORDER ON THE VIN BY SELLING ME THE VEHICLE BEFORE THIS REPAIR WORK WAS DONE. I PAID FOR THE VEHICLE, BUT WILL HAVE ONLY BEEN ABLE TO USE IT FOR ABOUT 1 WEEK OV
2016 Ford Focus Electric questions
Does the 2016 Ford Focus Electric have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2016 Ford Focus Electric: Drive Shaft Can Overheat and Break, Causing Power Loss. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford Focus Electric?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (4), Engine (2), Power Train (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Ford Focus Electric has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.