# Ford Motor Company: Transmission Clutch May Fracture and Leak Fluid (26V376000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Subject | Transmission Clutch May Fracture and Leak Fluid |
| NHTSA ID | 26V376000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 26S43 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Units potentially affected | 5252 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| 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. |
| Consequence | 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. 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. |

## Why this score
- 5,252 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V376000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:10.172Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.