What's Wrong with the 1st Generation (2012–2016) Focus Electric?

Focus Electric owners have made 7 complaints about the 2012–2016 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 19th out of 94 Ford generations in overall reliability, with some electrical and hvac concerns.

Common 2012-2016 Ford Focus Electric Problems

Some of the worst issues 1st generation Focus Electric owners have to deal with.

  1. Power Steering (EPAS) Failure

    Power steering is one of those things you don't think about until it's gone. And owners of Ford cars with electronic power assisted steering (EPAS) are thinking about it all the damn time, if you catch my drift.

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  2. What Are We Missing?

    We know there's more problems than this. Let us know which one you'd like to see us cover next.

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What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

1st Generation (2012–2016) Focus Electric Key Numbers

  1. 3 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 7 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 19th in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 94 eligible generations.

Recent 1st Generation (2012–2016) Focus Electric News

There's a lot of news out there, but not all of it matters. We try to boil down it to the most important bits about things that actually help you with your car problem. Interested in getting these stories in an email? Signup for free email alerts over at CarComplaints.com.

  1. The Ford Focus Electric has to be recalled because you might not be able to shift the thing into park.

    The automaker says the 2015-2016 Focus Electric cars have differential pinion shafts that can wear out and cause the shafts to fracture. If this occurs, the car will lose motive ability without warning and lose the ability of the transmission to shift into PARK.

    Indefinite road trip!

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