https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Ford Focus Electric. en-us Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:07:08 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric#complaint-2005478 Sun, 07 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT When on freeway car suddenly displays an alert saying Stop safely now And will shut off , while driving makes it impossible to properly control the car . It has done this on multiple occasions, On the freeway , on residential streets and also when starting from park and proceeding to drive car has suddenly stopped and unable to restart right away https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric#complaint-2005479 Sun, 07 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT When on freeway car suddenly displays an alert saying Stop safely now And will shut off , while driving makes it impossible to properly control the car . It has done this on multiple occasions, On the freeway , on residential streets and also when starting from park and proceeding to drive car has suddenly stopped and unable to restart right away https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric#complaint-2005480 Sun, 07 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT When on freeway car suddenly displays an alert saying Stop safely now And will shut off , while driving makes it impossible to properly control the car . It has done this on multiple occasions, On the freeway , on residential streets and also when starting from park and proceeding to drive car has suddenly stopped and unable to restart right away https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric#complaint-1985094 Sat, 20 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT While driving around [XXX] PM on Thursday, [XXX], the Focus Electric displayed a "Stop Safely Now" message and proceeded to cut power going to the electric motor, allowing the car only to coast as if it was in neutral. Luckily no vehicles were around in my lanes, as that easily could've caused an accident. Electric steering, regen braking, and air conditioning were all disabled. I was able to coas https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric#complaint-1985095 Sat, 20 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT While driving around [XXX] PM on Thursday, [XXX], the Focus Electric displayed a "Stop Safely Now" message and proceeded to cut power going to the electric motor, allowing the car only to coast as if it was in neutral. Luckily no vehicles were around in my lanes, as that easily could've caused an accident. Electric steering, regen braking, and air conditioning were all disabled. I was able to coas https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric#complaint-1985096 Sat, 20 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT While driving around [XXX] PM on Thursday, [XXX], the Focus Electric displayed a "Stop Safely Now" message and proceeded to cut power going to the electric motor, allowing the car only to coast as if it was in neutral. Luckily no vehicles were around in my lanes, as that easily could've caused an accident. Electric steering, regen braking, and air conditioning were all disabled. I was able to coas https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric#complaint-1970477 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus Electric. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start while the battery was fully charged. The message "Stop Safely Now" was displayed. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under Ford Campaign Number: 15N03 because the campaign had expired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric#complaint-1866863 Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT The Body Control Module controlling the lights, hatch, and door lock/unlock malfunctioned. Its a serious safety issue when the lights go out unexpectedly while driving. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric#complaint-1866864 Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT The Body Control Module controlling the lights, hatch, and door lock/unlock malfunctioned. Its a serious safety issue when the lights go out unexpectedly while driving. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric#complaint-1853981 Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT When driving my car the first day I bought it, the wrench icon illuminated, telling me to check the manual. I figured I would do so after work, but as I tried to start the car to leave work, I received a "Stop Safely Now" message and could not start the car. It had at least 30% charge, being electric, so that had nothing to do with it not starting. I am glad this did not happen when I was driving, https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric#complaint-1853982 Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT When driving my car the first day I bought it, the wrench icon illuminated, telling me to check the manual. I figured I would do so after work, but as I tried to start the car to leave work, I received a "Stop Safely Now" message and could not start the car. It had at least 30% charge, being electric, so that had nothing to do with it not starting. I am glad this did not happen when I was driving, https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric#complaint-1803044 Tue, 22 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT Electric propulsion system shut down while driving on westbound interstate 495 in queens county. Stop Safely Now (SSN) red warning light on the instrument cluster appeared and I was forced to coast down a hill in neutral. Unable to restart car and became stuck in side of parkway exit ramp. Car then had no power with 12v battery going dead just trying to keep radio on. Third time SSN light has co https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric#complaint-1788842 Tue, 18 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus Electric. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an alarm alerted the driver to cease driving the vehicle immediately. The contact stated that shortly after the vehicle lost motive power. The contact would coast the vehicle to the side of the road and shift the vehicle to PARK. The contact would then open then close the vehicle, followed by pres https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric#complaint-1775367 Mon, 25 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT After a full stop at a high way exit, I turned left into a local road at about 10mph. Suddenly, my vehicle showed a message "Stop safely now", at this same time I found my vehicle completely lost its power. It did not even have the power for me pull over. I had to stop and block the traffic. I tried several times to restart the vehicle by turning off the power and then turning on again, but witho https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric#complaint-1769782 Thu, 23 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus BEV. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed that an unknown warning light was illuminated and remained illuminated for several days. The failure recurred several times. On one occasion, the contact was unable to start the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer who inspected the vehicle and diagnosed fai https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric#complaint-1769783 Thu, 23 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus BEV. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed that an unknown warning light was illuminated and remained illuminated for several days. The failure recurred several times. On one occasion, the contact was unable to start the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer who inspected the vehicle and diagnosed fai https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric#complaint-1761451 Thu, 05 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus Electric. The contact stated while turning off the vehicle, the lights and radio remained operational which resulted in the battery being drained. The vehicle was diagnosed and repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric#complaint-1738028 Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT MY SHOCKS AND MY TRANSMISSION I BELIEVE https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric#complaint-1738029 Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT MY SHOCKS AND MY TRANSMISSION I BELIEVE https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric#complaint-1656969 Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT IT RAINED, AND CAR STOPPED. NO MOTIVE POWER. A RED WARNING, "STOP SAFELY NOW" MESSAGE ON DASH. TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. THERE WAS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 20-2004 TO PUT ON A SPLASH SHIELD TO KEEP THE 318VOLT (HIGH!) CONNECTOR FROM BEING HIT BY WATER, BUT THE DEALERSHIP JUST PUT ON A BIG 350 AMP FUSE AND PUT THE CAR BACK IN SERVICE. THE FUSE BLEW DUE TO WATER INTRUSION. TREATED A SIDE EFFECT, https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric#complaint-1656970 Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT IT RAINED, AND CAR STOPPED. NO MOTIVE POWER. A RED WARNING, "STOP SAFELY NOW" MESSAGE ON DASH. TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. THERE WAS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 20-2004 TO PUT ON A SPLASH SHIELD TO KEEP THE 318VOLT (HIGH!) CONNECTOR FROM BEING HIT BY WATER, BUT THE DEALERSHIP JUST PUT ON A BIG 350 AMP FUSE AND PUT THE CAR BACK IN SERVICE. THE FUSE BLEW DUE TO WATER INTRUSION. TREATED A SIDE EFFECT, https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric#complaint-1604965 Fri, 20 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE CHARGER CABLE OVERHEATED AND BURNED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A BURN MARK ON THE OUTLET. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NO SPARKS OR FLAMES WERE SEEN. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V5 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric#complaint-1585338 Wed, 17 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO AFTER SITTING AT RED LIGHT A LIGHT CAME ON SAYING TRANSMISSION DEFAULT https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric#complaint-1583113 Thu, 11 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT CAR STOPPED ON MOTION WITH AN ALARM STOP SAFELY NOW, WHEELS LOST POWER, STEERING WHEEL WAS ABLE TO FUNCTION SO CAR HAD TO BE PUSHED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric#complaint-1578410 Wed, 26 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO SWITCH GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO MAHWAH FORD (55 FRANKLIN TPK, MAHWAH, NJ 07430) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric#complaint-1576069 Tue, 18 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT MY VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A STOP SAFELY NOW MESSAGE WHILE DRIVING. POWER WERE CUT OFF AND THE VEHICLE STALLED IN MOVING TRAFFIC. MY VEHICLE HAD DONE A RECALL ON THE POWER HARNESS TO ADDRESS THE STOP SAFELY NOW ISSUE BUT I DON'T THINK THE RECALL FIXED IT COMPLETELY. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric#complaint-1570526 Wed, 29 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT JERKING DURING TAKE OFF AND GEAR SHIFTING. WHILE DRIVING CAR WILL JERK AT LOW SPEED BUT RISE TO 4 SPEED. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP THEY SAY IT'S TRANSMISSION CLUTCH SHUDDER, MY THIRD REPLACEMENT AND IT'S A ISSUE THT CONTINUES TO HAPPEN. $1400.00 REPAIR https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric#complaint-1563449 Fri, 03 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD WHEN TURNED ON. THIS CONDITION OCCURS REGARDLESS OF SPEED SETTING OR THE INTERMITTENT SETTING. THIS CONDITION OCCURS REGARDLESS OF MOVING OR STATIONARY, SPEED OF MOTION, INTENSITY OF RAIN OR OTHER FACTORS. THIS HAS HAPPENED EVERY SINGLE TIME THAT I HAVE USED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric#complaint-1563549 Fri, 03 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT I WAS DRIVING TO WORK JUST GOTTEN OFF THE FREEWAY IN THE CITY OF CERRITOS AND ALL OF A SUDDEN A WARNING CAME ON AND SAID STEERING LOSS STOP SAFELY AND THEN IT LOCKED UP AND PULLED TO THE RIGHT. I ALMOST HIT THE CAR NEXT TO ME BUT WAS LUCKY. I WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD USING ALL MY STRENGTH BUT IT WAS TERRIFYING AND SOMEONE COULD HAVE REALLY BEEN INJURED OR WORSE. I HAVE ONLY HAD https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric https://plaincars.com/make/ford-focus-electric#complaint-1559450 Fri, 19 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT JUST TURNED IN AN ORIGINAL CHARGING CORD UNDER RECALL (THE CORDS PLUG WOULD TEND TO OVERHEAT AND WAS A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD) AND GOT A BRAND NEW CORD FROM KEN GRODY FORD, CARLSBAD, CA. MY FIRST THOUGHT WHEN LOOKING AT THE NEW CORD WAS THAT THE ELECTRICAL CORD (19' LONG PART) LOOKED UNUSUALLY THIN. WITH THE NEW CORD, THE APPROX 19' PART OF THE CORD GETS WARM, ALL 19 FEET! THEY OBVIOUSLY USED TOO S