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Recall 16V-479

Ford Motor Company recalled the 2015 to 2016 Ford Focus Electric: Power train (driveline, differential unit).

At a glance

Campaign number
16V-479
Reported
June 28, 2016
Vehicles affected
865 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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 fix

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-[removed]. Ford's number for this recall is 16S28.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles