A fractured pinion shaft could cause a loss of motive power and loss of the transmission park function, increasing the risk of a crash.

Power Train — Driveline — Differential Unit

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (11)

• Defect 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Press Release
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• ISSUED Renotification Notice
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)/TSB - October 27, 2016 SUBJECT: NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Safety Recall 16S28
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2017-3
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2017-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2017-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2017-4

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