2012-2018 Ford Focus recall: canister
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on June 9, 2026. It covers about 257,868 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 257,868
- reported
- Jun 9, 2026
- owners notified
- Jul 29, 2026
- related complaints
- 1,735
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
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,735 complaints about fuel system problems.
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Questions about recall 26V369000
Is there a recall on the 2012-2018 Ford Focus canister?
Yes. Recall 26V369000, reported on June 9, 2026, covers about 257,868 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 26V369000?
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.
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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