After fuel up the vehicle will stall when attempting to start and throw codes: p1450 and p0456. As well as try to stall and slower speeds and stops. After the engine light turns on the fuel gauge seems to have an incorrect reading.
2017 Ford Focus: wrong fuel gauge reading
6 of the 900 complaints about the 2017 Ford Focus describe wrong fuel gauge reading.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Wrong fuel gauge reading by model year
What owners say
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. While driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle stalled. Upon restarting the vehicle, the vehicle stalled again. The contact stated that the fuel gauge was reporting inaccurately. The mileage displayed the wrong reading. The contact was unable to use the specified fuel and had to use a higher-octane fuel. The vehicle failed to accelerate above 30 MPH. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the vehicle had failed inspection. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline. The contact stated the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V515000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 42,000.
2017 Ford Focus; CNP valve issues; previous Safety Recall 19S22 was issued in 2019. The dealership where car was purchased performed recall; deformation of tank in Nov 2019. The 2017 Ford Focus never really idled very well even after recall was performed by dealership in 2019, as well as; increased RPM and sluggish at acceleration. Then early June 2023 fuel gauge was reading 44 miles to empty; so stopped to fill gas tank. Turned car off completely had keys in pocket; immediately after filling the gas tank the Ford Focus would not start; eventually able to start vehicle by continuous attempts and then finally punching the gas pedal once car was started kept car running for at least 40 minutes. Performed OBD scan shortly after which gave error code PO456. Recall 19S22 clearly states that a OBD scan of PO456 could very well be a CNP valve issue. Contacted dealership and made appt for 6/20/2023; at which time the dealership stated that recall has already been performed for the 2017 Ford Focus in Nov 2019. Contacted Ford Motor Company; who then stated that they are aware of the CNP issue but since there is no current recall that they are not liable and to contact the federal safety agency.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving approximately 40-45 MPH, the RPM’s started fluctuating before lowering and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to regain motive power by excessively depressing the accelerator. The contact was able to drive approximately 5-10 minutes however, while coming to a stop light the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle drove normal. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact, a certified mechanic, retrieved a diagnostic trouble code for a malfunctioning EVAP system and that the O2 sensor had malfunctioned. Additionally, the fuel level was elevated. The dealer was contacted and confirmed the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 56,500.
The contact's girlfriend owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while his girlfriend was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle would idle and stalled. The fuel gauge was faulty, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the stuck canister purge valve had deformed fuel tank. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 18V735000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 49,500.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford focus. The contact stated that the fuel gauge became inoperable. As a result, the vehicle ran out of fuel on several occasions and stalled. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the purge valve needed to be replaced. The contact called bowditch ford (11291 jefferson ave, newport news, va 23601, (800) 735-2211) and was referred to the federal safety agency. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact stated that the failure was similar to the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 40,000.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: evaporative emissions: canister
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 on July 6,2026.
Recall number 26V369000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: evaporative emissions: canister
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 and 2017 Focus vehicles equipped with 2.0L GDI gasoline engines and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles equipped with 2.0L GTDI engines, previously recalled under 18V‑735. The affected vehicles did not have the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) updated as intended. Therefore, the Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in the fuel vapor management system.
- Risk
- The excessive vacuum may result in an engine stall while driving, without warning and without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module. Dealers will also check for fault codes and replace the CPV as needed. If the CPV is replaced, dealers will inspect and replace the carbon canister, fuel tank and fuel delivery module as necessary. The recall began July 29, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S22.
Recall number 19V515000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: evaporative emissions: canister
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Ford Focus vehicles with a 2.0L GDI or 2.0L GTDI engine. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in fuel vapor management system.
- Risk
- The excessive vaccuum may result in an engine stall while driving, without warning and without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module. Dealers will also check for fault codes and replace the CPV as needed. If the CPV is replaced, dealers will inspect and replace the carbon canister, fuel tank and fuel delivery module as necessary. The recall began August 19, 2019. Owners may contact Ford Customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S32. Note: Until the vehicle is serviced for this concern, owners are advised to keep the fuel tank at least halfway full.
Recall number 18V735000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2017 Ford Focus fuel gauge
Is wrong fuel gauge reading a common problem on the 2017 Ford Focus?
6 of 900 owner complaints about the 2017 Ford Focus (1%) mention wrong fuel gauge reading. The model year with the most reports is 2012.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2017 Ford Focus?
There are 3 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2017 Ford Focus
Check engine light 201Stalling 165Shudder 117Jerking 98Hesitation 78Transmission failure 65Slipping 63Overheating 50Engine failure 45Loss of power 37Won't start 25Grinding brakes 24Won't shift 24Misfire 11Harsh shifting 10Sudden acceleration 10No deployment 8Power steering loss 8Knocking 7Fuel pump 7
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