Component
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The clutch in your 2016-2018 Ford Focus with a 1.0L engine and 6-speed manual transmission is a critical part that connects and disconnects the engine from the transmission. If it fails, it can damage the transmission and cause a leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If the clutch fails and you have a transmission fluid leak, there's a risk of a fire breaking out near the engine or exhaust components. This could happen if something nearby gets too hot.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will install software that helps prevent clutch damage and may replace the clutch itself, all at no cost to you. They'll take care of this issue as soon as you schedule the repair after receiving 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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