Ford Focus Electric years to avoid
More than twice the Focus Electric's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Ford Focus Electric years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Ford Focus Electric complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Ford Focus Electric problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical81
- Transmission79
- Engine43
- Fuel system33
- Steering24
- Acceleration17
- Driver assistance9
- Brakes9
- Lights3
- Wheels2
- Visibility1
- Suspension1
Ford Focus Electric problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 92 | 7 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2016 | 94 | 5 | Electrical | 1 | 0 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2015 | 79 | 12 | Electrical | 7,600 | 2 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
| 2014 | 56 | 55 | Electrical | 9,500 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 47 | 69 | Transmission | 5,600 | 3 | 1 | Avoid |
| 2012 | 74 | 33 | Electrical | 19,000 | 3 | 1 |
Recalls 4
Questions about the Ford Focus Electric
What years of the Ford Focus Electric should you avoid?
2013. It has more than twice the Ford Focus Electric's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2013 alone has 69, mostly about transmission and electrical.
What is the best year for a used Ford Focus Electric?
2016, 2017 and 2015 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (5, 7 and 12).
What is the most common problem with the Ford Focus Electric?
Electrical, with 81 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (79) and engine (43).
How many recalls does the Ford Focus Electric have?
4 recalls between 2012 and 2017. The 2013 model year has the most, with 3.
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