Ford Focus Electric problems, recalls & safety data
Complaints, recalls, technical service bulletins and federal investigations for every Ford Focus Electric model year, from official NHTSA data.
157
NHTSA complaints
4
recall campaigns
71
service bulletins (TSBs)
4
defect investigations
Model years
Best & worst years →| Year | Complaints | Recalls | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Ford Focus Electric | 7 | 0 | — |
| 2016 Ford Focus Electric | 5 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Ford Focus Electric | 12 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Ford Focus Electric | 55 | 2 | 24 |
| 2013 Ford Focus Electric | 69 | 3 | 25 |
| 2012 Ford Focus Electric | 33 | 3 | 22 |
Common problems
- Ford Focus Electric power train problems72
- Ford Focus Electric electrical system problems70
- Ford Focus Electric engine problems34
- Ford Focus Electric fuel/propulsion system problems29
- Ford Focus Electric steering problems21
- Ford Focus Electric vehicle speed control problems14
- Ford Focus Electric service brakes problems8
- Ford Focus Electric electronic stability control (esc) problems8
Symptoms owners describe
Federal investigations
- Pedestrian alert soundsDP22005 · opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023
- Door Latch FailuresRQ19005 · opened Dec 19, 2019 · closed Feb 7, 2022
- Door Latch FailurePE16001 · opened Jan 16, 2016 · closed Oct 29, 2016
- Electric powertrain propulsion failurePE13031 · opened Sep 6, 2013 · closed Nov 15, 2013