Ford Focus, Fusion (2013-2018): Power train
Recall 26V376000 · Jun 9, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
5,252
vehicles affected
5,252
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 26V376000
- Date
- Jun 9, 2026
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 5,252
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Manual transmission
- Model years
- 2013-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
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 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.
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Additionally, dealers will inspect Focus vehicles and replace the clutch assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S43.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 8 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 26V376000?
2 models: Ford Focus (2015-2018), Ford Fusion (2013-2016), about 5,252 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 26V376000?
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Additionally, dealers will inspect Focus vehicles and replace the clutch assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. 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.