Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)Recall 13V-523 · 2012–2014 Ford Focus Electric
Ford Motor Company recall 13V-523 covers 2,456 2012–2014 Ford Focus Electric for a automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) problem, reported to NHTSA on October 30, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q1) shows 83% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V523000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Focus Electric vehicles manufactured September 15, 2011, through August 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, a powertrain control module software problem may result in a stall-like condition.
The risk
An unexpected loss of power while driving increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the power control module, free of charge. The recall beganon November 22, 2013. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S09. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 15, 2011 to August 23, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Electric powertrain propulsion failureNHTSA