NHTSA recall 26V369000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 26V369000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 26S40 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Reported | 2026-06-09 |
| Owners notified | 2026-07-29 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER |
| Units potentially affected | 257868 |
| Part numbers | *-12A650*- |
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
An engine that stalls while driving increases the risk of a crash.
The 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.
| 2012 FORD FOCUS | Built from 2010-10-04. |
|---|---|
| 2013 FORD FOCUS | |
| 2014 FORD FOCUS | |
| 2015 FORD FOCUS | |
| 2016 FORD FOCUS | |
| 2017 FORD FOCUS | |
| 2018 FORD FOCUS | Built to 2017-12-20. |
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