NHTSAPOWER TRAIN
Ford Motor Company - Transmission Clutch May Fracture and Leak Fluid
Published: June 9, 2026Recall ID: 26V376000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Transmission Clutch May Fracture and Leak Fluid
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Transmission Clutch May Fracture and Leak Fluid |
| Nhtsa id | 26V376000 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V376000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Corrective action | Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6, 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. |
| Consequence summary | 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. |
| Mfr campaign number | 26S43 |
| Potentially affected | 5252 |
| Report received date | 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |