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2013-2016 Ford Focus and Ford Fusion recall: manual transmission

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on March 12, 2018. It covers about 5,361 vehicles.

vehicles affected
5,361
reported
Mar 12, 2018
owners notified
Aug 3, 2018
related complaints
1,751

Power train: manual transmission

What is wrong
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.

Recall number 18V169000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,751 complaints about transmission problems.

2015 Ford Focus2016 Ford Focus2013 Ford Fusion2014 Ford Fusion

Questions about recall 18V169000

Is there a recall on the 2013-2016 Ford Focus and Ford Fusion manual transmission?

Yes. Recall 18V169000, reported on March 12, 2018, covers about 5,361 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V169000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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