FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC 2016: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V479000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | FOCUS ELECTRIC | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-03-24 | 2016-06-28 | 2016-06-28 |
Production Dates: 2015-08-20 - 2016-04-13
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 16S28
Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 865
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
A fractured pinion shaft could cause a loss of motive power and loss of the transmission park function, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
