NHTSA recall 18V845000
Power Train · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: Affects 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2016 Ford Focus, 2017 Ford Focus, 2018 Ford Focus.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 18V845000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.