Recall 18V845000: 2016–2018 Ford Focus

Report received

Nov 28, 2018

Manufacturer

Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected

2,828vehicles

Model years

2016–2018

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2016 Ford Focus1,183 complaints
• 2017 Ford Focus900 complaints
• 2018 Ford Focus837 complaints