Ford · United States · Crit
Ford Focus: Power train — manual transmission
Affects Ford Focus · 2016–2018 — about 3K vehicles.
The hazard
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.
What to do
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.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational