Vehicle recall 26V369000 · June 9, 2026
2012-2018 Ford Focus
The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V369000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 9, 2026
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 26S40
- Owner notification
- July 29, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 257,868
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Evaporative emissions › Canister
Vehicles covered
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