Fuel system, gasoline: storage: evaporative emissions: canister
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline: storage: evaporative emissions: canister
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Vehicles affected
- 257,868
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2026-06-09
- Owners notified
- 2026-07-29
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Focus vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 18V735. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving.
Safety risk
An engine that stalls while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S40. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6,2026.