The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V169000·Announced 2018-03-12

Ford Recalls Focus and Fusion Vehicles for Clutch Fracture Risk

Ford is recalling 2013-2016 Focus and Fusion vehicles with manual transmissions because the clutch may fracture, causing transmission damage and fluid leaks that could lead to fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (clutch fracture) that can lead to a fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a score of 4 (Severe) involving structural defects or significant injury/property-damage risks.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Fusion vehicles equipped with a 1.6L GTDI engine and 6-speed manual transmission, as well as 2015-2016 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L GTDI engine and 6-speed manual transmission. The recall also includes four 2017 Ford Focus vehicles that had clutch replacements with potentially affected parts.

The defect involves the clutch, which may fracture. This fracture can result in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak. 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.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Focus vehicles with software that detects and prevents prolonged clutch slip, and will replace the clutch, as necessary, free of charge. Owners of Fusion vehicles will have their clutch assembly replaced free of charge. The recall began August 3, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD FOCUS, FUSION
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Manual Transmission
Hazard
Affected units
5,361

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • FOCUS
  • FUSION

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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