Driveline: differential unitRecall 16V-479 · 2015–2016 Ford Focus Electric
Ford Motor Company recall 16V-479 covers 865 2015–2016 Ford Focus Electric for a driveline: differential unit problem, reported to NHTSA on June 28, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q2) shows 79% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V479000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
79%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 9 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 20, 2015 to April 13, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.