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Ford Focus Electric

2012–2016 only

290 classified complaints 4 recalls

2012–2016 Ford Focus Electric models have 290 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 4 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 4,741 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2012–2016 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Ford Focus Electric report for every year combined.

What breaks, and when — 2012–2016 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 128 complaints

Median onset: 4,741 miles. 0.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Hybrid or EV traction battery and inverter · Electrical 61 complaints

Median onset: 3,950 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $2,740–$5,240 nationally.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 37 complaints

Median onset: 15,000 miles.

Electric power steering motor and module · Steering 21 complaints

Median onset: 30,500 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 8 complaints

Median onset: 23,800 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

ABS module and wheel speed sensors · Brakes 5 complaints

Median onset: 5,100 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 5 complaints

Median onset: 20,900 miles.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 5 complaints

Median onset: 33,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2012–2016 model years. See the full Ford Focus Electric report for every year and full specs/safety data.