Ford Focus (2016-2018): Power train
Recall 18V845000 · Nov 28, 2018 · Ford Motor Company
2,828
vehicles affected
2,828
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V845000
- Date
- Nov 28, 2018
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 2,828
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Manual transmission
- Model years
- 2016-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
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 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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V845000?
1 model: Ford Focus (2016-2018), about 2,828 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V845000?
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.
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.