Ford recall: Power train
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Focus 2016–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V845000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 28, 2018
- Owners notified
- Jan 17, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,828
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 30, 2016 to Apr 25, 2018
- Part
- Power train › Manual transmission
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford recall: Power train Jun 9, 2026
- Ford recall: Fuel system, gasoline Jun 9, 2026
- Ford recall: Equipment Jan 15, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Equipment Jan 15, 2026
- Ford recall: Engine and engine cooling Dec 22, 2023
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Latches/locks/linkages Jun 8, 2020
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.