Component
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle has a clutch in the manual transmission that might break, causing damage to the transmission and potentially a leak of transmission fluid.
Risk if Unfixed
If the transmission fluid leaks and there's a spark from the engine or exhaust, it could catch fire.
Free Fix
Ford will update your vehicle's software to prevent clutch problems and replace the clutch (if needed) free of charge.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
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