2015 Ford Focus Electric Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Focus Electric years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 4th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Ford Focus Electric. That ranks 4th out of 6 Focus Electric model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 33%), typically at around 1,400 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 12owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 Ford Focus Electric problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 33% | 1,400 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 33% | 5,800 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 25% | 5,100 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 25% | 19,543 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 25% | 42,423 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 17% | 12,550 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 8% | 845 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Ford Focus Electric recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:electrical
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 120V Convenience charge cords that were supplied with and sold for use with 2013-2015 Ford C-Max Energi and Fusion Energi vehicles and 2012-2015 Ford Focus Electric vehicles. Cords with part numbers FM58-10B706-AA, FM58-10B706-AB, FM58-10B706-AC, FM58-10B706-AD, FM58-10B706-AE and FM58-10B706-AF were manufactured without thermistors, and during vehicle charging, increased resistance in the house's outlet or wiring can cause the cord to overheat and melt.
Risk: An overheated cord can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current cord with a new 120V convenience cord with a thermistor, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S24.
Power train:driveline:differential unit
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
- Door Latch Failures (RQ19005) — opened Dec 19, 2019, closed Feb 7, 2022, led to recall 20V177000.
- Door Latch Failure (PE16001) — opened Jan 16, 2016, closed Oct 29, 2016, led to recall 16V643000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
When driving my car the first day I bought it, the wrench icon illuminated, telling me to check the manual. I figured I would do so after work, but as I tried to start the car to leave work, I received a "Stop Safely Now" message and could not start the car. It had at least 30% charge, being…
I was driving to work just gotten off the freeway in the city of cerritos and all of a sudden a warning came on and said steering loss stop safely and then it locked up and pulled to the right. I almost hit the car next to me but was lucky. I was able to get it to the side of the road using all my…
Driving my vehicle in normal conditions with over 30 miles left to a charge on a suburban street going approximately 45 miles per hour, suddenly a red triangle warning appeared on the dash stating stop safely now. 60 seconds later the vehicle shut off and i lost all power leaving me stranded in the…
While parked (stationary) i could not turn the engine off even though i pressed the on/off button. (the battery would drain down to zero. I could recharge it 100% but it would not hold the charge.) i brought it to ford service. They charged it up and said it was working fine. I told them to let it…
Rack and pinion epas failed--gradually at first, then completely. This part has been recalled in other ford models but not in mine--yet. The repair bill was $2800. It happened within a few days of 3-yr warranty expiration and i filed a claim with ford. They reduced the cost by $2000, but i still…
Other Ford Focus Electric years
← 2014 Focus Electric · 2016 Focus Electric →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Focus Electric | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 Focus Electric | 5 | 1 |
| 2015 | 12 | 2 |
| 2014 Focus Electric | 55 | 2 |
| 2013 Focus Electric | 69 | 3 |
| 2012 Focus Electric | 33 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford Focus Electric?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Ford Focus Electric?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 Ford Focus Electric a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Focus Electric model years, the 2015 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.