repaired · 2018 Q2
Driveline: differential unit
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.
2016 Ford Focus ElectricProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2016 Ford Focus Electric, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 16V-479 the manufacturer reports only 79% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 7, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Ford Focus Electric has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
2Engine
1Exterior lighting
1Power train
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 4 | 1 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2016 Ford Focus Electric recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Best & worst years
2016 vs. every other Focus Electric year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Focus Electric median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2016 Ford Focus Electric, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What Focus Electric owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
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