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Ford Focus Recall 19V515: Engine may stall while driving without warning, raising crash risk

NHTSA campaign 19V515, reported July 5, 2019, 57,488 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain Ford Focus vehicles with 2.0L gasoline engines did not have the Powertrain Control Module updated as intended under an earlier recall. As a result, the Canister Purge Valve may malfunction and cause excessive vacuum in the fuel vapor management system.

This excessive vacuum can cause the engine to stall while driving, without warning, and the vehicle may not restart. A sudden loss of engine power increases the risk of a crash.

Ford will notify owners. Authorized dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module at no cost, check for fault codes, and replace the Canister Purge Valve if needed. If the valve is replaced, the dealer will also inspect and replace the carbon canister, fuel tank, and fuel delivery module as necessary. You can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall number 19S22), and you can check your VIN for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 19V515Ford Motor Company
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 and 2017 Focus vehicles equipped with 2.0L GDI gasoline engines and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles equipped with 2.0L GTDI engines, previously recalled under 18V-735. The affected vehicles did not have the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) updated as intended. Therefore, the Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in the fuel vapor management system.
Risk
The excessive vacuum may result in an engine stall while driving, without warning and without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module. Dealers will also check for fault codes and replace the CPV as needed. If the CPV is replaced, dealers will inspect and replace the carbon canister, fuel tank and fuel delivery module as necessary. The recall began July 29, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S22.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Ford Focus2012201320142017