Component
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The clutch in your 2016-2018 Ford Focus with a 6-speed manual transmission is a crucial part that helps you shift gears smoothly. It's like a strong, flexible band that connects your engine to your transmission.
Risk if Unfixed
If the clutch fails, it can cause a transmission fluid leak, which could ignite and cause a fire, especially near hot engine or exhaust components.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will update your vehicle's software to prevent clutch problems and replace the clutch, if needed, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
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 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.
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