FORD FOCUS 2018: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V845000

Make Model Year
FORD FOCUS 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-01-17 2018-11-28 2018-12-03

Production Dates: 2016-06-30 - 2018-04-25

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 18S07

Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2828

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

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.