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2012–2017 · 6 model years

Ford Focus Electric recalls & problems by year

11 recalls and 181 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints201369 complaints
Most recalls20133 recalls
Crashes reported4in owner complaints
Injuries reported30 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0183553702012: 33 complaints, 3 recalls2013: 69 complaints, 3 recalls2014: 55 complaints, 2 recalls2015: 12 complaints, 2 recalls2016: 5 complaints, 1 recalls2017: 7 complaints, 0 recalls201220132014201520162017
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA rangeRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2017 Focus Electric—115 mi070000
2016 Focus Electric—76 mi150100
2015 Focus Electric—76 mi2121010
2014 Focus Electric—76 mi2551110
2013 Focus Electric—76 mi3691010
2012 Focus Electric—76 mi3331000

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Electrical system82
  • Power train79
  • Engine42
  • Fuel/propulsion system33
  • Steering24
  • Vehicle speed control17
  • Electronic stability control (esc)9
  • Service brakes9