NHTSA recall 26V369000
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Evaporative emissions › Canister
Ford Focus
Reported Jun 9, 2026257,868 vehicles affectedFord Motor CompanyMaker’s number 26S40
The defect
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.
The 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 NHTSA.gov on July 6,2026.