Most common 2016 Ford Focus Electric problems
Share of the 5 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford Focus Electric complaints by model year
Best Focus Electric years: 2016, 2017, 2015. Years to avoid: 2013, 2014, 2012. Compare all years →
2016 Ford Focus Electric recalls (1)
Power train › Driveline › Differential unit
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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2016 Ford Focus Electric:
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles.
What 2016 Ford Focus Electric owners say
Electrical system
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 suddenly stopped and unable to restart right away
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. The contact also stated that the vehicle experienced the failure listed in NHTSA campaign number: 18V592000 (equipment); however, the vehicle year was excluded from the recall. The vehicle was taken to larry h. Miller Ford Lincoln draper (11442 lone peak pkwy, draper, ut 84020, [phone]), but the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,000.
2016 Ford Focus Electric engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | Single-speed | FWD | 110 / 99 / 105 MPGe | 76 mi |
EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 Ford Focus Electric a good car?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2016 Focus Electric rates better than average: 79% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Focus Electric at the same age. It is one of the best Focus Electric years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Ford Focus Electric?
The electrical system — 4 complaints, 80% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the engine & cooling (2) and transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many recalls does the 2016 Ford Focus Electric have?
There is 1 recall for the 2016 Ford Focus Electric, the most recent from June 28, 2016 (differential unit). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Ford Focus Electric?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2016, 2017 and 2015. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2013, 2014 and 2012. See the full Ford Focus Electric years comparison.
At what mileage do 2016 Ford Focus Electric problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 10,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.