2017 Ford Focus Electric Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Focus Electric years
- Not enough data 5th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford Focus Electric. That ranks 5th out of 6 Focus Electric model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 43%), typically at around 6,549 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 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 | 3 | 43% | 6,549 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 43% | 2,699 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 29% | 6,549 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 14% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Ford Focus Electric recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 Ford Focus Electric.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving around [XXX] PM on Thursday, [XXX], the Focus Electric displayed a "Stop Safely Now" message and proceeded to cut power going to the electric motor, allowing the car only to coast as if it was in neutral. Luckily no vehicles were around in my lanes, as that easily could've caused an…
Electric propulsion system shut down while driving on westbound interstate 495 in queens county. Stop Safely Now (SSN) red warning light on the instrument cluster appeared and I was forced to coast down a hill in neutral. Unable to restart car and became stuck in side of parkway exit ramp. Car then…
After a full stop at a high way exit, I turned left into a local road at about 10mph. Suddenly, my vehicle showed a message "Stop safely now", at this same time I found my vehicle completely lost its power. It did not even have the power for me pull over. I had to stop and block the traffic. I…
Car has about 13,000 miles. Suddenly lost power while stopped at a traffic light. 'stop safely now' warning showed on dashboard. Tried for 10-15 minutes to restart, finally restarted and completed commute to work. Drove the car to the dealer same day. After one week, dealer has no diagnosis and has…
The regenerative brake system occasionally causes problems when on bumpy, slippery, or uneven pavement. The brakes appear to lock-up, or "skip" when attempting to stop or slow down, causing the vehicle to slide forward abruptly. I am not sure of the exact causation, however i think it may be due to…
Other Ford Focus Electric years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 Focus Electric | 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 2017 Ford Focus Electric?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Ford Focus Electric?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2017 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 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.