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NHTSA · Vehicle · Recall 26V376000 · Recalled June 9, 2026

Ford Motor Company Power Train recall (26V376000)

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Product named
Ford Focus; Ford Fusion
Company / brand
Ford Motor Company
Model / item numbers
Focus; Fusion
Affected model years / models
2018 Ford Focus; 2017 Ford Focus; 2016 Ford Fusion; 2016 Ford Focus; 2015 Ford Fusion; 2015 Ford Focus; 2014 Ford Fusion; 2013 Ford Fusion
Agency product description and boundaries

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.

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2. Agency hazard and consumer action

NHTSA reports: 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.

NHTSA consumer action: 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.

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To check whether your vehicle is affected and unrepaired, look up your VIN on NHTSA’s recall search ↗.

Official recall ID
26V376000
Brand
Ford Motor Company
Component
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Units affected
5,252

Affected vehicles

NHTSA lists 8 affected year / make / model configurations across 1 make (Ford). Every model below has its own page; the full year list is under “Identifying details”.

Companies & origin

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company

Identifying details (verbatim from the notice)

Model years affected
2018 Ford Focus; 2017 Ford Focus; 2016 Ford Fusion; 2016 Ford Focus; 2015 Ford Fusion; 2015 Ford Focus; 2014 Ford Fusion; 2013 Ford Fusion
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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Agency excerpts come from the public data feed and may omit tables or later changes; the linked government source is authoritative. Source last checked September 7, 2026 at 6:00 AM UTC. Record retrieved August 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM UTC.

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