FORD FOCUS 2016: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V169000

Make Model Year
FORD FOCUS 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-08-03 2018-03-12 2018-03-14

Production Dates: 2014-07-21 - 2016-06-30

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 18S07

Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5361

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

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 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.