Ford Motor Company: Power Train:Manual Transmission (2013 FORD FUSION, 2014 FORD FUSION, 2015 FORD FOCUS…)
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- Company / brand
- Ford Motor Company
- Product
- 2013 FORD FUSION; 2014 FORD FUSION; 2015 FORD FOCUS; 2015 FORD FUSION; 2016 FORD FOCUS; 2016 FORD FUSION; 2017 FORD FOCUS; 2018 FORD FOCUS
- Reason / hazard
- 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.
- What to do (remedy)
- Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Additionally, dealers will inspect Focus vehicles and replace the clutch assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S43. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6,2026.
- Distribution / sold at
- Potentially affected: 5252
- Defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Focus and 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 18V169 and 18V845. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
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