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.
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.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224787-ford-focus-2018-recall-power-train · Recall date November 28, 2018 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V845000
“FORD FOCUS (2018) recall — Power Train.” GovInfoNow, recall dated November 28, 2018. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224787-ford-focus-2018-recall-power-train. Based on NHTSA recall 18V845000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V845000).
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update vehicles with software that detects and prevents prolonged clutch slip, and will replace the clutch, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S07. Note: This recall is an expansion of Recall 18V-169.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford Motor Company to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V845000 — Ford Motor Company FORD FOCUS (2018) recall — Power Train Hello, I own a FORD FOCUS (2018) recall — Power Train that is covered by recall 18V845000 from Ford Motor Company. The official recall notice states: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update vehicles with software that detects and prevents prolonged clutch slip, and will replace the clutch, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S07. Note: This recall is an expansion of Recall 18V-169. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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