2015 Ford Focus: wrong fuel gauge reading

Filed Jul 7, 2026 · Electrical, Fuel system · PA

I made an initial post on 06/18/2026 so please reference that as well as this. I have not been able to drive the car since it died on me on the 18th of June. The car has been looked at a few times (actually stalling a third time while idling but was able to turn back on.) It has also displayed symptoms associated with the Ford Recall #26S40 / the federal safety agency recall #26V369 but it is listed at NOT included in the recall as of 07/06/2026. MIL is pulling Code P0420 (catalytic system efficiency below threshold) while only having 40k miles. It is also putting out an inaccurate fuel level for miles driven. The fuel tank itself is misshapen (concave bottom of the fuel tank). Again, reiterating here that it stopped twice while driving within 2 days on major PA highways/interstates and stalled for a third time while in idle mode as described earlier in this post. This has all happened within 28 miles of the TCM being replaced.

Filed Jun 18, 2026 · Engine, Fuel system · KS

Engine Stalls: the engine stalls unexpectedly while driving at highway speeds and city/street speeds. Loss Of Power: Sudden loss of motive power creates an immediate crash hazard. Starting Issues: the car struggles to start or cranks excessively after refueling. Erratic Fuel Guage: The fuel gauge fluctuates wildly and gives inaccurate readings. Malfunction Indicator: The Check Engine Light is illuminated with emission-related codes. Fuel Tank Noise: Loud clunking or thumping noises come from the fuel tank area. The problem began in September 2025 and I took the car to a local mechanic and they fixed the issued, however the issue has started again. The fix did not solve the problems.

Filed Aug 30, 2022 · Engine, Fuel system · TX

On August 14th at approximately 2 pm my Ford Focus came to a complete stall at the intersection of Seymour Hwy and Brookes Ave in Wichita Falls, Texas. After several failed attempts to restart the vehicle it was pushed into a saver location and towed by Mike's Towing in WF to Quality Lube on Pearlie Drive also in WF. Fuel gauge was sitting at a little over 1/4 tank and panel was reading 78 miles to empty. I ran the VIN and pulled up a recall from 10/22/2018 that Ford neglected to contact me the owner of. The mechanic at Quality Lube would not touch it because of the recall. On August 15th I put gas in and the vehicle started right up, I drove the vehicle from Quality Lube straight to Pruitt Ford (location of purchase) located in Burkburnett, Texas. Left the vehicle and my mother called the next day and explained the problem and dangers improper vacuum through the fuel tank could cause and recall was pulled up. Pruitt Ford failed to run diagnostic to insure their fix actually fixed the issues, stating that they performed the recall and the check engine light was no longer on so they were done on their end. Picked up the vehicle from Pruitt Ford midafternoon on August 18th. August 24th the Check Engine Light came back on, Pruitt Ford was called and stated I would be responsible for $135 to run a diagnostic. I had the code pulled up and it stated P1450 Unable to Bleed Up Fuel Tank Vacuum. Pruitt Ford failed to repair the vehicle to a safe condition. On the 25th the vehicle was taken back to them after being supplied a case number to get the vehicle properly repaired through Ford Motor. CAS-38298302-J2R8C6 This morning I get a call from Pruitt Ford stating that Ford Motor will not honor the recall due to the mileages on the vehicle. This is a 2015 with 65,844 miles on it, there is no mileage limit on a recall and recalls have no expiration date. Ford Motor states it is not a warranty problem therefore the dealership is responsible recall repairs.

Filed Mar 10, 2022 · Fuel system · IA

I received a P1450 Code on my Ford Focus ST Accompanied with a CEL, after researching there seems to be a issue with the purge valve and not displaying gas levels correctly. It is available for inspection, I am concerned regarding this issue because I want my fuel levels to display correctly, and if I stall on the road I want to be able to reactivate my car without any issues. The issue is reported on a engine code recording device. There was a Check Engine Light.

Filed Jul 15, 2020 · Engine · 120,000 miles · NC

I was driving to work on the highway at 70 MPH and the tachometer gauge started bouncing and the the engine shut off. Right before the engine shutoff it acted like the fuel was vapor locked and the engine was not receiving an adequate amount of fuel. The fuel gauge showed 1/2 tank of gasoline. My car was fixed last fall because of a fuel tank recall. The dealership installed a canister purge valve and flashed the TCM. Before the dealership installed the canister purge valve and flashed the TCM I experienced the same prior to the dealership fixing the decal. Now whenever my vehicle gets at or below a half of a tank on my fuel gauge it acts like it's starving for fuel and is going to die out.

Filed Sep 27, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 101,205 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford focus. While driving 60 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact stated that the check engine indicator was illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road and the vehicle stalled. The contact could smell fuel entering the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that the transmission ready warning message was illuminated. The contact was able to drive to his destination. In addition, the contact stated that the fuel gauge was not providing the correct fuel measurement. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was taken to russell and smith ford (located at 3440 s loop w, houston, tx 77025, (713) 230-8368) and an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the emission valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 101,205.

Filed Jun 26, 2019 · Fuel system · 73,000 miles · FL

I have pick up issues due to recalled fuel cpv. I have to maintain above 1/2 tank of gas or else the fuel gauge does not register correctly causing me to run out of gas before the gauge registers empty. This has happened while I was in transit. The car has stalled while in traffic. It is very dangerous. Also,the car will sputter and backfire due to vapors gathering at dangerous levels in tank.the manufacturer notified me of this recall back in january and still does not have replacement part available to do recall repair. I utilize my vehicle to transport my mother who is on oxygen. I feel very unsafe doing so because of backfiring,stalling,etc ;so I have been having to spend tons of extra money arranging for alternate transport. This is ridiculous. Over 6 months to manufacture a replacement part? I want this part replaced before a worse incident is caused by this problem.

Filed Jun 3, 2019 · Fuel system · 18,000 miles · VA

The federal safety agency recall number 18v735 has not been corrected of second recall to fix received. The vehicle gas gauge is reading different to the volume in the gas tank and changes during a given trip.when is this recall going to be fixed??? Happens all the time.

Filed May 31, 2019 · Fuel system · IL

On your vehicle, the engine may stall due to a stuck canister purge valve (cpv) within the fuel vapor system. A stuck cpv can lead to excessive vacuum in the fuel vapor system, causing the plastic fuel tank to deform, resulting in an inaccurate or erratic fuel gauge indication, inaccurate distance to empty (dte), and/or other drivability concerns. The vehicle may also exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil). Safety risk: an engine stall while driving without warning or without the ability to restart, can increase the risk of a crash. I have not received a notice to have this issue fixed.

Filed Feb 25, 2019 · Fuel system, Transmission · 80,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford focus. While driving, the fuel gauge warning indicator illuminated and failed to provide an accurate reading. In addition, while driving, the vehicle failed to shift gears. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called sheehy ford of warrenton at (540) 423-0904 (located at 6443 lee hwy, warrenton, va 20187) and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Feb 14, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 60,000 miles · VA

Vehicle stalls while driving, regardless of speed and fuel level. Check engine light goes on and off regularly. Dealership claims nothing wrong but vehicle continues to stall.

Filed Feb 8, 2019 · Electrical, Fuel system · 60,000 miles · MO

The fuel gauge reads wrong by atleast an 1/8 of a tank and and when it says you have 30 miles till empty you might get 10 miles before you run out of gas.it will not give you any warning when it runs out of gas it will start to suppder and then will not start until you put more gas in.and you can smell gas inside the car.it happens while driving or just idoling.