Ford Focus, Fusion: Manual transmission

Date

June 9, 2026

Filed by

Ford Motor Company

Vehicles

Ford Focus (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018); Ford Fusion (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)

Component

Power Train › Manual Transmission

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

5252

What can happen

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.

Remedy

Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Additionally, dealers will inspect Focus vehicles and replace the clutch assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. 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.

Manufacturer campaign number

26S43

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Clutch Slip Module · Detect and prevent prolonged clutch slip · F1GA-14C204-AJJ; Clutch Slip Module · Detect and prevent prolonged clutch slip · FV6A-14C204-SH; Clutch Slip Module · Detect and prevent prolonged clutch slip · GV6A-14C204-TH; Clutch Slip Module · Detect and prevent prolonged clutch slip · HV6A-14C204-A*B; Focus Clutch Assembly · Part of Clutch Assembly · DS7Z-7B546-P; Focus Half Shaft Retaining Strap · Part of Clutch Assembly · YS4Z-3N324-AA; Focus Lower Ball Joint Bolt · Part of Clutch Assembly · W715491-S442; Focus Lower Ball Joint Nut · Part of Clutch Assembly · W520415-S442; Focus RH/LH Halfshaft Seal · Part of Clutch Assembly · CV6Z-1S177-A; Focus Wheel Hub Nut and Halfshaft Circlip · Part of Clutch Assembly · F1FZ-3A331-E; Fusion Clutch Assembly · Part of Clutch Assembly · AV6Z-7B546-R; Fusion Forward & Rearward Front Subframe Bolts · Part of Clutch Assembly · W716457-S439; Fusion Half Shaft Retaining Strap · Part of Clutch Assembly · 4S4Z-3N324-AA; Fusion Halfshaft Retaining Circlip · Part of Clutch Assembly · 3M5Z-3B498-A; Fusion Lower Ball Joint Bolt · Part of Clutch Assembly · W500545-S439; Fusion Lower Ball Joint Nut · Part of Clutch Assembly · W520414-S442; Fusion RH/LH Halfshaft Seal · Part of Clutch Assembly · XS6Z-1177-A; Fusion Stabilizer Bar Link Lower Nut · Part of Clutch Assembly · W705606-S440; Fusion Steering Column Shaft Coupler Bolt · Part of Clutch Assembly · W714878-S439; Fusion Tie Rod End Nut · Part of Clutch Assembly · W520215-S440; Half Shaft Retaining Strap Nut · Part of Clutch Assembly · W520102-S442; Motorcraft High Temperature 4x4 Front Axle and Whe · Part of Clutch Assembly · XG-11; Motorcraft High Temperature Nickel Anti-Seize Lub · Part of Clutch Assembly · XL-2; Motorcraft Thread lock 262 · Part of Clutch Assembly · TA-26

Recall number

26V376000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Related recalls

• Related recall: Ford Focus, Fusion: Manual transmission (March 12, 2018)
• Related recall: Ford Focus: Manual transmission (Nov. 28, 2018)

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.