2012-2018 Ford Focus recall: Engine Stall From Canister Purge Valve Malfunction
Report received by NHTSA: June 9, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
An engine that stalls while driving increases the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
257,868 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2012-2018 Ford Focus.
- Compared with
Ford Motor Company has 84 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 153 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
594 earlier NHTSA recalls by Ford Motor Company since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- June 9, 2026 2018-2024 Ford Expedition recall: Center Console May Peel Causing Sharp Edges
- May 27, 2026 2018-2022 Ford Expedition, 2018-2022 Lincoln Navigator recall: Seat Belt May Fail to Retract or Extend
- May 27, 2026 2025-2026 Ford Bronco, 2025-2026 Ford Explorer, 2025-2026 Ford Ranger recall: Loss of Drive Power from Engine Failure
- May 27, 2026 2021-2026 Ford Bronco Sport, 2022-2026 Ford Maverick recall: Do Not Drive: Loss of Control from Control Arm Separation
- May 26, 2026 2026 Ford Bronco, 2026 Ford Ranger recall: Incorrect Tire and Weight Capacity Information/FMVSS 110 (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Ford Focus 2012-2018
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V369000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Report received by NHTSA | June 9, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 257,868 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26S40 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record