Ford Recalls 2015-2016 Focus Electric Vehicles for Transmission Defect
Ford is recalling 865 model year 2015-2016 Focus Electric vehicles because the transmission's differential pinion gear shaft may overheat and fracture, potentially causing a loss of motive power and park function.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The defect involves a structural vehicle component (transmission differential) that can fracture, leading to loss of motive power and park function, which meets the rubric criteria for a structural vehicle defect and significant injury risk.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ford Focus Electric vehicles manufactured between August 20, 2015, and April 13, 2016. The recall involves 865 vehicles where the transmission's differential pinion gear shaft may overheat and fracture.
A fractured pinion shaft could cause a loss of motive power and loss of the transmission park function, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Transmission
- Affected units
- 865
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- FOCUS ELECTRIC
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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