Ford Focus, Fusion (2013-2016): Power train
Recall 18V169000 · Mar 12, 2018 · Ford Motor Company
5,361
vehicles affected
5,361
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V169000
- Date
- Mar 12, 2018
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 5,361
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Manual transmission
- Model years
- 2013-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can 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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V169000?
2 models: Ford Focus (2015-2016), Ford Fusion (2013-2014), about 5,361 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V169000?
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.
What can 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.