Ford recall: Power train
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Focus and 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 18V169 and 18V845. 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
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Additionally, dealers will inspect Focus vehicles and replace the clutch assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were October 16, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S43. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6,2026.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Focus 2015–2018
- Ford Fusion 2013–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V376000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 9, 2026
- Owners notified
- Oct 15, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 5,252
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Power train › Manual transmission
- Maker's own recall number
- 26S43
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- 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
- Ford recall: Fuel system, gasoline Jul 5, 2019
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.