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2016 Ford Focus EV: problems, recalls and fuel economy

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Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 2016 Ford Focus EV with NHTSA, and it has 1 recall. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.

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Owner complaints

filed with NHTSA

Recalls

on record

Fuel economy

105 MPGe

best version, EPA combined

What owners complain about most

Electrical system4

Engine & cooling2

Transmission & drivetrain1

Body, glass & interior1

Engines and fuel economy

Version	Drive	Combined
Electric, 76 mi range	Front-Wheel Drive	105 MPGe

Recalls

Power Train › Driveline › Differential UnitJun 28, 2016 · campaign 16V479000
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.

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Other years of the Ford Focus EV

Year	Reliability
2018	Not rated yet
2017	Not rated yet
2016	Not rated yet
2015	Not rated yet

Questions people ask

What problems does the 2016 Ford Focus EV have?

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA: electrical system (4), engine & cooling (2), transmission & drivetrain (1). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.

How many recalls does the 2016 Ford Focus EV have?

1 recall on record with NHTSA.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Ford Focus EV get?

Up to 105 MPGe combined (EPA), depending on the engine.