Ford Fusion recall: Power Train:manual Transmission
Official safety recall 26V376000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Focus | 2015 | United States |
| Ford Focus | 2016 | United States |
| Ford Focus | 2017 | United States |
| Ford Focus | 2018 | United States |
| Ford Fusion | 2013 | United States |
| Ford Fusion | 2014 | United States |
| Ford Fusion | 2015 | United States |
| Ford Fusion | 2016 | United States |
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.
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 official 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. 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.