NHTSA recall 16V479000
Power train › Driveline › Differential unit
Ford Focus Electric
Reported Jun 28, 2016865 vehicles affectedFord Motor CompanyMaker’s number 16S28Built Aug 20, 2015 – Apr 13, 2016
The defect
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.
The 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.
The 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.