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.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226807-ford-focus-2016-recall-power-train · Recall date December 3, 2018 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V169000
“FORD FOCUS (2016) recall — Power Train.” GovInfoNow, recall dated December 3, 2018. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226807-ford-focus-2016-recall-power-train. Based on NHTSA recall 18V169000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V169000).
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Focus vehicles with software that detects and prevents prolonged clutch slip, and will replace the clutch, as necessary, free of charge. Owners of Fusion vehicles will have their clutch assembly replaced free of charge. The recall began August 3, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S07.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford Motor Company to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V169000 — Ford Motor Company FORD FOCUS (2016) recall — Power Train Hello, I own a FORD FOCUS (2016) recall — Power Train that is covered by recall 18V169000 from Ford Motor Company. The official recall notice states: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Focus vehicles with software that detects and prevents prolonged clutch slip, and will replace the clutch, as necessary, free of charge. Owners of Fusion vehicles will have their clutch assembly replaced free of charge. The recall began August 3, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S07. 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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