NHTSA Campaign 18V845000
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported Nov 28, 2018 · 2,828 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L Fox GTDI engine and a 6-speed manual transmission. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.
Consequence
A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update vehicles with software that detects and prevents prolonged clutch slip, and will replace the clutch, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S07. Note: This recall is an expansion of Recall 18V-169.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | FOCUS | 2016 | 2,828 |
| FORD | FOCUS | 2017 | 2,828 |
| FORD | FOCUS | 2018 | 2,828 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V845000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.