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.
Ford Motor Company – Loss of Motive Power from Pinion Gear Wear
| Report Received Date | 06/28/2016 |
| NHTSA ID | 16V479000 |
| Consequence Summary | A fractured pinion shaft could cause a loss of motive power and loss of the transmission park function, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | 16S28 |
| Potentially Affected | 865 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V479000) |
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