Ford Motor Company Recalls Some 2016-2018 Ford Focus Vehicles

November 28, 2018 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V845000

Transmission Clutch Slip and 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.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V845000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components POWER TRAIN

Potential Number of Units Affected 2,828

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.

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 is expected to begin January 7, 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.