2016 Ford Focus Electric Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
20/100
#5 most-complained of 6 Focus Electric years
The 2016 Ford Focus Electric has 5 NHTSA complaints, 1 recall, and a complaint index of 20, ranking it Best among the 6 model years with data. Electrical System issues make up 80% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 105
- 110 city / 99 hwy
Top 2016 Ford Focus Electric problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System4 (80%)
- Engine2 (40%)
- Other1 (20%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (20%)
What owners report
- Charger cable overheated and burned while parked and plugged in, with a burn mark left on the outlet but no sparks or flames.
- Vehicle lost motive power after rain, showing a "stop safely now" dash warning before being towed to a dealership.
- A high-voltage connector experienced water intrusion that blew a 350 amp fuse, stopping the car.
- Body Control Module malfunctioned, causing lights, hatch, and door lock/unlock functions to fail unexpectedly while driving.
- Vehicle displayed a "stop safely now" alert and shut off unexpectedly on the freeway and residential streets, then failed to restart right away.
- A transmission differential issue tied to an open recall caused loss of vehicle use shortly after purchase.
2016 Ford Focus Electric recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 16V479000Jun 28, 2016Transmission & Powertrain865 vehicles
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.
Risk: 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.
2016 Ford Focus Electric fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 110 MPG
- Highway
- 99 MPG
- Combined
- 105 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $700
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Electricity
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2016 compared with other Focus Electric years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2016 Ford Focus Electric reliable?
- NHTSA lists only 5 complaints and 1 recall for the 2016 Focus Electric, giving it a complaint index of 20 — the second-lowest of the 6 model years with data, with a Best verdict relative to other years.
- What is the main problem area for the 2016 Ford Focus Electric?
- The Electrical System accounts for 80% of complaints, including a charging-related fire and a stop-safely-now shutdown reported by owners.
- Does the 2016 Ford Focus Electric have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 16V479000) covers a transmission differential pinion gear shaft that could overheat and fail.
- How does the 2016 model compare to other Focus Electric years?
- The 2016 model's complaint index of 20 is far lower than 2013's 100 and 2014's 80, both rated Avoid, making 2016 one of the better years.
- Was anyone hurt in the reported 2016 Focus Electric incidents?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths for the 2016 model year, though 1 fire incident involving a charger cable was reported.