Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V479000 Reported June 28, 2016

Loss of motive power from pinion gear wear

Ford Motor Company · Power Train · 865 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V479000
Manufacturer Campaign
16S28
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
865
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 28, 2016
Completion Rate
78.96

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 16V479000 or campaign 16S28.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V479000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V479000?

NHTSA recall 16V479000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on June 28, 2016. It addresses: Loss of motive power from pinion gear wear. The recall affects approximately 865 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V479000 or the manufacturer campaign number 16S28. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.