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2015 Ford Focus Electric

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 Focus Electric.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine Electric

The 2015 Ford Focus Electric is a battery-electric passenger car powered by an electric powertrain, and for researchers tracking real-world durability it is worth noting that this model year accumulated 1,020 owner complaints and 11 recalls, with the Power Train area generating the most reported issues. That complaint volume, led by powertrain concerns, places the 2015 model among the more heavily documented iterations in the Focus Electric's reliability record, signaling that any evaluation of its long-term ownership experience should prioritize drivetrain and related electrical systems. The data frame it less as a low-profile outlier and more as a model year with a substantive service history worth examining up front.

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Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · 760 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI NS · 760 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size225/50R17OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

BatteryBAGM48H6760

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length172.4 in
Overall width71.7 in
Overall height58.3 in
Wheelbase104.3 in
Curb weight3673 lb
Track (front / rear)60.6 / 59.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)49/51

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 4 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity1.8
Brake FluidDOT 4
Engine Coolant Capacity6.1
Engine Coolant Capacity6.82
Engine Coolant Capacity6.82
Fuel Tank Capacity12.0 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity12.42 gallons
Power Steering FluidEPS

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts35.4 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity21.02 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeYN-12-D
Oil Capacity4.2 oz
Standard BCI Cranking Performance760 cca
Standard BCI Cranking Performance500-590 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test21 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief17-21 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 21; Rear: 21 /
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 129; Rear: 52 /; Front: 129; Rear: 52
ABS Sensor Torque7.0 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.118; Rear: 0.118 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .906; Rear: .354
Maximum Rotor Runout.002
Maximum Drum DiameterFront: NA; Rear:

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2015 Ford Focus Electric dominate in one area — the power train, 428 of 1,020 reports (42%), well ahead of the next concern. That matters, because the power train are also the target of recall 18V-169 on this vehicle — so the single most useful check before buying or servicing one is confirming it was actually performed. 31 of the reports describe a crash and 4 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the power train pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

11
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
139
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
5
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1,020
Owner complaints
31 involved a crash · 4 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1,020 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train428
Steering76
Fuel/Propulsion System67
Unknown Or Other66
Engine49
Power Train,Engine30
Fuel System, Gasoline18
Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System18

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 9 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V735000Fuel System, Gasoline:StorageReported 22/10/2018

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Ford Focus vehicles with a 2.0L GDI or 2.0L GTDI engine. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in fuel vapor… Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module. Dealers will also check for fault codes and replace the CPV as needed. If the CPV is replaced…

18V169000Power Train:Manual TransmissionReported 12/03/2018

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Fusion vehicles equipped with a 1.6L GTDI engine and 6-speed manual transmission and 2015-2016 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L GTDI engine and… Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Focus vehicles with software that detects and prevents prolonged clutch slip, and will replace the clutch, as necessary, free…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 139 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
25H05 S12026-04-29Electrical SystemHarvest Program 25H05 – Supplement #1 Certain 2011-2021 Model Year Vehicles Software…
25N172026-03-25Unknown Or OtherAdvance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year…
25E052026-03-03Power TrainCertain 2015 - 2018 Model Year Focus Vehicles with 1.0L Engine Canister Purge Valve (CPV)…
SSM 546012026-02-23Electrical SystemFord and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory…
25E052025-12-03Power TrainCertain 2015 - 2018 Model Year Focus Vehicles with 1.0L Engine Canister Purge Valve (CPV)…

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Frequently asked

Does the 2015 Focus Electric have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.