NHTSA Campaign 26V369000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER

Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported Jun 9, 2026 · 255,404 vehicles affected

What's 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.

Consequence

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 are expected to be mailed July 6, 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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FORD FOCUS 2012 255,404
FORD FOCUS 2013 255,404
FORD FOCUS 2014 255,404
FORD FOCUS 2015 255,404
FORD FOCUS 2016 255,404
FORD FOCUS 2017 255,404
FORD FOCUS 2018 255,404

Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V369000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.