CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
- Problem
- 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 6-speed manual transmission. Also included are four 2017 Ford Focus vehicles that had clutch replacements with potentially affected parts. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.
- Risk
- 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 the Focus vehicles with software that detects and prevents prolonged clutch slip, and will replace the clutch, as necessary, free of charge. Owners of Fusion vehicles will have their clutch assembly replaced free of charge. The recall began August 3, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S07.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain manual-transmission vehicles may have a clutch that can fracture. A broken clutch can damage the transmission assembly and may cause a transmission fluid leak.
If transmission fluid leaks onto hot engine or exhaust components, it can ignite, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and have their vehicle checked promptly.
The repair is free at an authorized Ford dealer. On Focus vehicles, dealers will install software that detects and prevents prolonged clutch slip and will replace the clutch as necessary; on Fusion vehicles, the clutch assembly will be replaced. Ford will notify owners, and you can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Check your VIN for open recalls at your dealer or on the NHTSA website.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Focus | 20152016 |
|---|---|
| Ford Fusion | 20132014 |