Ford Focus Electric Recalls

The Ford Focus Electric has been recalled 4 times across the 2012–2016 model years. The most recent recall, from September 10, 2018, covers the electrical. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Ford dealer.

4recalls
0do not drive / park outside
5model years affected

What gets recalled

  • Transmission & drivetrain
    250%
  • Equipment & accessories
    250%

2016 Ford Focus Electric recalls (1)

Power train › Driveline › Differential unit

NHTSA recall 16V-479 · Jun 28, 2016 · 865 vehicles

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.

2015 Ford Focus Electric recalls (2)

Equipment › Electrical

NHTSA recall 18V-592 · Sep 10, 2018 · 49,197 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

Power train › Driveline › Differential unit

NHTSA recall 16V-479 · Jun 28, 2016 · 865 vehicles

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.

2014 Ford Focus Electric recalls (2)

Equipment › Electrical

NHTSA recall 18V-592 · Sep 10, 2018 · 49,197 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)

NHTSA recall 13V-523 · Oct 30, 2013 · 2,456 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Focus Electric vehicles manufactured September 15, 2011, through August 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, a powertrain control module software problem may result in a stall-like condition.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the power control module, free of charge. The recall beganon November 22, 2013. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S09.

2013 Ford Focus Electric recalls (3)

Equipment › Electrical

NHTSA recall 18V-592 · Sep 10, 2018 · 49,197 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)

NHTSA recall 13V-523 · Oct 30, 2013 · 2,456 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Focus Electric vehicles manufactured September 15, 2011, through August 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, a powertrain control module software problem may result in a stall-like condition.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the power control module, free of charge. The recall beganon November 22, 2013. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S09.

Equipment › Electrical › Anti-theft devices

NHTSA recall 13V-475 · Oct 17, 2013 · 23,000 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Focus Electric vehicles and 2013 C-Max vehicles equipped with the Intelligent Access Push Button Start System. In the affected vehicles, there is no audible chime when the vehicle is operational and the driver's door is opened.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the door chime, free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2013. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

2012 Ford Focus Electric recalls (3)

Equipment › Electrical

NHTSA recall 18V-592 · Sep 10, 2018 · 49,197 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)

NHTSA recall 13V-523 · Oct 30, 2013 · 2,456 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Focus Electric vehicles manufactured September 15, 2011, through August 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, a powertrain control module software problem may result in a stall-like condition.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the power control module, free of charge. The recall beganon November 22, 2013. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S09.

Equipment › Electrical › Anti-theft devices

NHTSA recall 13V-475 · Oct 17, 2013 · 23,000 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Focus Electric vehicles and 2013 C-Max vehicles equipped with the Intelligent Access Push Button Start System. In the affected vehicles, there is no audible chime when the vehicle is operational and the driver's door is opened.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the door chime, free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2013. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Ford Focus Electric have?

NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the Ford Focus Electric across 5 model years.

How do I know if my Ford Focus Electric has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN decoder & recall check or on nhtsa.gov/recalls. Dealers fix recalls for free, even if you are not the original owner.

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.