Recall
Ford Focus Electric — 16V479000
NHTSA ID
16V479000
Make
Ford
Model
Focus Electric
Years Affected
2016
Recall Date
2016-06-28
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Units Affected
865
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
16S28
Summary
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.
Consequence
A fractured pinion shaft could cause a loss of motive power and loss of the transmission park function, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Ford's number for this recall is 16S28.