2015-2016 Ford Focus Electric recall: differential unit
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on June 28, 2016. It covers about 865 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 865
- reported
- Jun 28, 2016
- owners notified
- Mar 24, 2017
- related complaints
- 5
Power train: driveline: differential unit
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 16V479000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Focus Electric 2015-2016 20152016
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 5 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 16V479000
Is there a recall on the 2015-2016 Ford Focus Electric differential unit?
Yes. Recall 16V479000, reported on June 28, 2016, covers about 865 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V479000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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