Recall 13V523000: 2012–2014 Ford Focus Electric

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Oct 30, 2013
Vehicles affected
2,456
Models
1
Initiated by
ODI

The problem

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Focus Electric vehicles manufactured September 15, 2011, through August 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, a powertrain control module software problem may result in a stall-like condition.

The risk

An unexpected loss of power while driving increases the risk of a crash.

The fix

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the power control module, free of charge. The recall beganon November 22, 2013. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S09. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

  • 2012 Ford Focus Electric
  • 2013 Ford Focus Electric
  • 2014 Ford Focus Electric

Details

NHTSA campaign
13V523000
Manufacturer campaign
13S09
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Owner letters
Nov 22, 2013
Components
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) (Transmission & Drivetrain)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology