Ford Focus Electric recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 169 owner complaints for the Ford Focus Electric (model years 2012–2017). The most reported problem area is power train (76 complaints), followed by electrical system (74 complaints). The 2013 model year has the most recalls (3).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2013 (69), 2014 (55) and 2012 (33). Among model years at least two years old, the 2016 has the fewest complaints on file (5).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Ford Focus Electric model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 76 | 4 of 6 | |
| Electrical system | 74 | 4 of 6 | |
| Engine | 37 | 4 of 6 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 32 | 4 of 6 | |
| Steering | 24 | 4 of 6 |
All 4 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18V592000 | Sep 10, 2018 | Equipment: electrical | 2012–2015 | 49,197 |
| 16V479000 | Jun 28, 2016 | Power train: driveline, differential unit | 2015 | 865 |
| 13V523000 | Oct 30, 2013 | Power train: automatic transmission, control module (tcm/PCM/tecm) | 2012–2014 | 2,456 |
| 13V475000 | Oct 17, 2013 | Equipment: electrical, anti-theft devices | 2012–2013 | 23,000 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 4 complaints and a fire in 1 complaint; 3 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.