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2017 Ford Focus Electric Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

0/100

#6 most-complained of 6 Focus Electric years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2017 Ford Focus Electric has 7 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #6 highest of 6 Focus Electric model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is engine (4 complaints, 57% of the total).

Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
107
118 city / 96 hwy

Top 2017 Ford Focus Electric problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine4 (57%)
  2. Electrical System3 (43%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain2 (29%)
  4. Brakes1 (14%)
  5. Fuel System1 (14%)
  6. Other1 (14%)
2017 Ford Focus Electric complaints: complaints filed per month3Aug 2017Dec 2017May 2018Dec 2018Oct 2021Mar 2022Apr 2024
12 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2017 to Apr 2024; peak Aug 2017 (3).

2017 Ford Focus Electric recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2017 Ford Focus Electric fuel economy and fuel cost

City
118 MPG
Highway
96 MPG
Combined
107 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.

2017 compared with other Focus Electric years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201220132014201520162017
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2015Good40122105
2016Best2051105
2017Best070107

All Ford Focus Electric years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Ford Focus Electric a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2017 Ford Focus Electric ranks #6 of 6 among Focus Electric model years (Complaint Index 0/100, verdict: Best). It has 7 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford Focus Electric?
The most reported problem areas are engine (4 complaints), electrical system (3 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 6,650 miles.
Does the 2017 Ford Focus Electric have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2017 Ford Focus Electric in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Ford Focus Electric?
EPA rates the 2017 Ford Focus Electric at 107 MPG combined (118 city / 96 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $700. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.