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2012-2017 Ford Focus recall: canister

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on July 5, 2019. It covers about 57,488 vehicles.

vehicles affected
57,488
reported
Jul 5, 2019
owners notified
Jul 29, 2019
related complaints
1,136

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

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,136 complaints about fuel system problems.

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Questions about recall 19V515000

Is there a recall on the 2012-2017 Ford Focus canister?

Yes. Recall 19V515000, reported on July 5, 2019, covers about 57,488 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 19V515000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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