Ford Focus ElectricYears to avoid, problems & recalls
Based on 181 NHTSA owner complaints across 6 model years, no Ford Focus Electric year stands out as one to avoid, and the strongest years are 2012, 2013 and 2014. The Focus Electric has 4 safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports. Updated daily. How we score years. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Ford Focus Electric years to avoid
Complaints by model year, colored by the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Focus Electric median. Tap a year for its full report.
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Most common Ford Focus Electric problems
All model years combined: 181 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 81 | 2 |
| Power train | 79 | 1 |
| Engine | 42 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 33 | 0 |
| Steering | 24 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 17 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 9 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 1 |
| 5 other systems | 6 | 2 |
Ford Focus Electric recalls
Newest first. The ring shows the share of affected vehicles repaired, from the manufacturer's latest report to NHTSA.
NHTSA investigations of the Focus Electric
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
- Door Latch FailuresLed to recall 20V-177
- Door Latch FailureLed to recall 16V-643
- Electric powertrain propulsion failureLed to recall 13V-523