Ford Focus Electric years to avoid
The Ford Focus Electric years to avoid are 2013, 2014 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2016 is the cleanest year on record.
312
Total complaints
4
Recall campaigns
2012–2017
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Focus Electric years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | High complaint rate | 120 | |
| 2014 | High complaint rate | 98 |
Every Focus Electric year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 12 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 9 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 20 | 2 | |
| 2014avoid | 98 | 2 | |
| 2013avoid | 120 | 3 | |
| 2012 | 53 | 3 |
Common questions
What are the worst Ford Focus Electric years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Focus Electric years to avoid are 2013, 2014. The cleanest year on record is 2016.
What is the best year for the Ford Focus Electric?
By complaint volume, 2016 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Focus Electric years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Ford Focus Electric have?
Across all model years, the Focus Electric has 4 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 312 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.