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Since we got it new in 2014 we have had this clunk and jerk when slowing down quickly on a hill. It happens more often if there is weight in the back. This year our front wheel bearings needed replacement. After they were replaced the car was SO QUIET! Even more than brand new. And now a few...

2014. 60K miles. Garaged in cool valley in Hawaii. Well cared for. But now with 30% range loss I can't make trips to the west side of Oahu anymore. Dealer said no warranty for range reductions but wants to charge me $500 to balance my pack. How did guys here get battery swaps?

Is it safe to use a spare tire jack to change a tire on the Ford Focus Electric?

Ok got my first flat. Just a warning to others who may experience similar issues: Called five or six places including the Ford dealer, Costco & Firestone. NO ONE has this tire in stock or an equivalent LRR tire. Finally found a tire shop that had one that would work. $280 installed for one...

Fascinating article from 1899 that talked about Hawaii's first car ever which happened to be an EV. http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83025121/1899-10-10/ed-1/seq-4/ It notes the U.S. favored electricity to power cars.

Interesting news clip. After incentives, the FFE can be cheaper than a new Focus ICE model. If true, this is yet another indication that the tax credit is not fair. Someone making $77K may not be able to take the full federal tax credit...

I know it's an ICE version but wonder what styling cues will be moved over to the FFE? http://www.carscoops.com/2015/04/2016-ford-focus-rs-brings-euro-hot.html

Good to see Nissan sharing the news that 99.99% of their batteries are performing at spec in Europe (3 failures out of 35K). Anyone see recent news on the FFE battery reliability over time? http://www.autoblog.com/2015/03/25/nissan-says-leaf-battery-packs-are-nearly-bulletproof/

Guess it was a deal to get the tires and guides from the same Michelin lineage http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/miscellaneous/2015-03/free-michelin-guide-with-every-ford-focus-electric/

http://www.siliconrepublic.com/clean-tech/item/40958-ford-s-latest-mobility-brea

Anyone know? http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/132998-myford-mobile-app-lets-you-charge-your-car-remotely-and-set-temperature-before-entering

1st - BMW i8 2nd - Volt 3rd - FFE In other words, the highest rated Best Green Vehicle this year at the show. More info http://www.examiner.com/article/voters-select-the-best-of-the-chicago-show

http://insideevs.com/automotive-science-group-declares-nissan-leaf-best-around-performer-midsize-segment/

Found lots online like this one on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/11-14-Ford-Focus-Sedan-3dCarbon-4-Piece-Urethane-Body-Ground-Effects-Kit-/281205505605?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A2014%7CMake%3AFord%7CModel%3AFocus&hash=item4179277e45&vxp=mtr

More safety features for folks buying a 2015 FFE. DEARBORN, Michigan — The entire 2015 Ford Focus lineup, including the Ford Focus Electric, now features a new standard stability control system, Ford told Edmunds on Monday...

http://blog.ucsusa.org/top-5-new-clean-cars-for-2015-and-2016-619

Comes behind hybrids and even a gas powered car. http://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/environment-and-safety/greenest-meanest-vehicles-2015-named-aceee-145193/

Yes it's the gas version but thought folks might be interested in seeing the shape of the 2017 Focus RS http://www.caranddriver.com/news/2017-ford-focus-rs-official-photos-and-info-news

Not a huge slow down but news nevertheless http://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/general-motors/2015/01/23/gm-orion-plant/22223245/

http://ecomento.com/2015/01/16/hybrid-ev-savings-january-2015/