Power Train:manual Transmission

NHTSA campaign 26V376000 · announced June 9, 2026 · filed by Ford Motor Company · 5,252 units affected

The problem

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Focus and 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 18V169 and 18V845. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.

The risk

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2015 Ford Focus
• 2016 Ford Focus
• 2017 Ford Focus
• 2018 Ford Focus
• 2013 Ford Fusion
• 2014 Ford Fusion
• 2015 Ford Fusion
• 2016 Ford Fusion

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.