Is the 2018 FORD Focus safe to drive?

The 2018 FORD Focus has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 26V376000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

What Happened

The clutch in your manual transmission is a critical part that connects and disconnects the engine from the wheels. In certain 2013-2018 Ford Focus and Fusion models, the clutch might break prematurely.

Risk if Unfixed

If the clutch breaks, your transmission could leak fluid, which could catch fire if it's near a hot engine or exhaust component, posing a serious risk of a fire.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your Ford dealer will update the software to prevent the clutch from breaking, and the repair is completely free. You should schedule the update as soon as you receive the recall notice, and the update will be done at no cost to you.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #26V376000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 26V376000

What This Recall Means

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?