2016 Ford Focus Electric Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Focus Electric years
- Not enough data 6th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ford Focus Electric. That ranks 6th out of 6 Focus Electric model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 80%), typically at around 20,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 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 | 80% | 20,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 40% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | 300 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Ford Focus Electric recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
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 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…
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.
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…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE CHARGER CABLE OVERHEATED AND BURNED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A BURN MARK ON THE OUTLET. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NO SPARKS OR FLAMES WERE SEEN. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED…
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…
Other Ford Focus Electric years
← 2015 Focus Electric · 2017 Focus Electric →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Focus Electric | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 | 5 | 1 |
| 2015 Focus Electric | 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 2016 Ford Focus Electric?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Ford Focus Electric?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 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 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.