2015-2018 Ford Focus, 2013-2016 Ford Fusion recall: Transmission Clutch May Fracture and Leak Fluid
Report received by NHTSA: June 9, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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.
- Who's affected
5,252 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2015-2018 Ford Focus, 2013-2016 Ford Fusion.
- Compared with
Ford Motor Company has 84 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 153 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
601 earlier NHTSA recalls by Ford Motor Company since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- June 9, 2026 2018 Ford F-150 recall: Unintended Vehicle Movement
- June 9, 2026 2017 Ford Escape recall: Window Automatic Reversal System Malfunction/FMVSS 118
- June 9, 2026 2018-2020 Ford F-150 recall: Daytime Running Lights May Not Dim/FMVSS 108
- June 9, 2026 2019 Ford Mustang, 2019 Lincoln Nautilus, 2019 Lincoln Navigator recall: Instrument Cluster May Go Blank on Start-Up/FMVSS 101
- June 9, 2026 2024 Ford Explorer recall: Vehicle Rollaway Risk
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Additionally, dealers will inspect Focus vehicles and replace the clutch assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were October 16, 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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Ford Focus 2015-2018
- Ford Fusion 2013-2016
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V376000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Report received by NHTSA | June 9, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 5,252 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26S43 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record