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NHTSARecalled Mar 12, 2018 · #18V169000

Transmission Clutch Slip and Fluid Leak

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Description

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. 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.

Product details

Product
  • Transmission Clutch Slip and Fluid Leak
  • 2013-2014 Ford Fusion
  • 2015-2016 Ford Focus
  • 2017 Ford Focus
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice