Recall 16V479000

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

Report Date
20160628
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Affected Vehicles
2 models

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.