Power train: manual transmissionRecall 18V-845 · 2016–2018 Ford Focus
Ford Motor Company recall 18V-845 covers 2,828 2016–2018 Ford Focus for a power train: manual transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on November 28, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q2) shows 69% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V845000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
69%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 55 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 30, 2016 to April 25, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.