Recall 16V479000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | FORD | FOCUS ELECTRIC |
| 2016 | FORD | FOCUS ELECTRIC |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.