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Ford Focus ElectricModel year report

2015 Ford Focus Electric Problems

Complaints
12filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
7,050miles, 10 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
105 MPGecombined, Electric FWD · 110 city / 99 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 Ford Focus Electric (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2015 Ford Focus Electric. The part named most often is electrical system, with 4 complaints (33% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (4) and engine (3). 10 of the complaints include a mileage, and 90% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 7,050 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 15 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 11 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the differential unit and 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “My initial complaint was posted on 06/19/2015, the day of my terrifying experience. Mistakenly, I filed the complaint under the regular focus model and not the electric. Last friday, I just charged my car to 100% at work. Later, I was driving home at 40 MPH with no problems until I was about to hit my first right turn. I attempted to turn on the street leading me to the 210 w freeway. While turning right, the steering wheel jerked and froze up and did not allow me to make a full turn. …”

NHTSA complaint #10730238, filed 2015-06, 845 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “On several occasions when I was slowing down to a stop before a red traffic light, the car jerked forward like I was being rear-ended. Several times I was going over a man-hole cover; the last time I was going over the rail tracks. It shocked me as I thought the car was hit from behind, and especially when I was trying to stop and the wheels just spun faster. Luckily I had enough distance in front and didn't hit any car in front of mine.”

NHTSA complaint #10745386, filed 2015-07, 5,100 miles

Engine: “While pulling out from stop sign on two occasions the vehicle lost drive power. A wrench appeared on the dashboard that said service. Had I had to get out of the way of an approaching vehicle I would not have been and this issue could have resulted in a crash resulting in injury or death. I brought the car to dealer and they agreed the issue was a serious issue however said they could not do anything since and error code was not generated. We are still trying to get this issue addressed.”

NHTSA complaint #10724651, filed 2015-06, 1,400 miles

Fuel system: “Driving my vehicle in normal conditions with over 30 miles left to a charge on a suburban street going approximately 45 miles per hour, suddenly a red triangle warning appeared on the dash stating stop safely now. 60 seconds later the vehicle shut off and I lost all power leaving me stranded in the dark in the middle of the street. After about 20 minutes I was able to restart the vehicle and proceed home. There is never any prior warning to this happening. This has happened 3 times to me within a 2 month period and I have taken it to my dealership twice with no results. …”

NHTSA complaint #11181991, filed 2019-02, 39,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

90% of the 10 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,400 and 39,000 miles.

60%0–1010%10–2520%25–500%50–7510%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (10 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 7,050 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2015420162017201820192022
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2015 Ford Focus Electric version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); for electric versions it is the cost of electricity and the rating is in MPGe.

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Focus Electric FWDElectricsingle-speed11099105 MPGe$700

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2015 Ford Focus Electric → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 15 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 15 bulletins →

Other model years of the Ford Focus Electric

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
201776,6500—107 MPGe—Not enough data
2016510,0001—105 MPGe—Not enough data
2015127,0502—105 MPGe—Not enough data
2014559,5002—105 MPGe50 · TypicalFalling
2013695,4503—105 MPGe62 · TypicalStable
20123319,0003—105 MPGe27 · FewerFalling

All Ford Focus Electric model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015 Ford Focus Electric have?

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2015 Ford Focus Electric as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2015 Ford Focus Electric is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 4 complaints (33% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 4.

Has the 2015 Ford Focus Electric been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How efficient is the 2015 Ford Focus Electric according to the EPA?

The EPA rates the 2015 Ford Focus Electric (Focus Electric, Electric) at 105 MPGe combined, 110 city and 99 highway, with an estimated annual electricity cost of $700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other battery and motor versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2015 Ford Focus Electric reported?

Among the 10 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 7,050 miles and the middle half falls between 1,400 and 39,000 miles; 90% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.