NHTSA recall 26V369000 · Jun 9, 2026
Ford Motor Company: Engine Stall From Canister Purge Valve Malfunction
Product
2012-2018 Focus vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 18V735
Hazard
An engine that stalls while driving increases the risk of a crash.
What to do
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.
Got a car, truck or motorcycle? The surest check is your 17-character VIN, which is on your registration, insurance card, or the driver-side dashboard. NHTSA's free lookup shows any open recall that hasn't been repaired on that exact vehicle.
Check my VIN on NHTSA.govRecall details
- 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.
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Potentially affected
- 257,868
- Manufacturer campaign number
- 26S40
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notice.
Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Oct 14, 2026, 1:15 AM EDT. The agency notice is the final word.
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