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NHTSARecalled Jun 28, 2016 · #16V479000

Loss of Motive Power from Pinion Gear Wear

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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. A fractured pinion shaft could cause a loss of motive power and loss of the transmission park function, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Loss of Motive Power from Pinion Gear Wear
  • 2015-2016 Ford Focus Electric
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
2016 Ford
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice