2016 Ford Focus Electric recalls and problems

The 2016 Ford Focus Electric has 1 safety recall and 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Ford dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2016 Ford Focus Electric vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2016 Ford Focus Electric recalls

Recall 16V-479: Power Train

Reported Jun 28, 2016 · 865 vehicles affected · Ford Motor Company

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.

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.

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.

2016 Ford Focus Electric problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	4
Engine	2
Power Train	1
Exterior Lighting	1
Unknown or Other	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 10,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2016 Ford Focus Electric complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · reported Jul 7, 2024

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

Exterior Lighting · reported Jan 19, 2023

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.

Electrical System · at 31,000 miles · reported Apr 1, 2020

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…

Power Train · at 300 miles · reported Apr 4, 2017

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…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Ford Focus Electric have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Ford Focus Electric: 16V-479 (power train). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Ford Focus Electric?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (4 reports), followed by engine (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 10,000 miles.

Are Ford recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ford dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.