Ford · United States · Crit
Ford Focus, Fusion: Power train — manual transmission
Affects Ford Focus, Fusion · 2013–2018 — about 5K 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
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S43. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6,2026.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational