CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An engine that stalls while driving increases the risk of a crash.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A Canister Purge Valve in certain 2012-2018 Ford Focus vehicles may malfunction, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving. This affects vehicles that were previously repaired incorrectly under an earlier recall.
An engine that stalls while driving increases the risk of a crash. If you own an affected Focus, watch for signs of an unexpected stall and contact a Ford dealer or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to arrange the repair.
The remedy is free: an authorized Ford dealer will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software at no cost. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2026. Ford's recall number is 26S40. You can check whether your VIN is involved by searching NHTSA.gov, where affected VINs become searchable beginning July 6, 2026.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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