Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #18V845000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V845000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting 2016-2018 ford focus vehicles equipped with a 1 Includes 2,828 affected units, Transmission Clutch Slip and Fluid Leak, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2016-2018 ford focus vehicles equipped with a 1

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V845000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2018-11-28T00:00:00
Subject: Transmission clutch slip and fluid leak
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 2,828

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 18S07
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 69.23

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NHTSA ID: 18V845000
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