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Ford recall — Canister
NHTSA · June 9, 2026
- NHTSA recall campaign 26V369000 (Ford), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 257,868.
- Component: Canister.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Ford Motor Company
- Source ID
- 26V369000
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.
Consequence
An engine that stalls while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective action
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | Focus | 2012 |
| Ford | Focus | 2013 |
| Ford | Focus | 2014 |
| Ford | Focus | 2015 |
| Ford | Focus | 2016 |
| Ford | Focus | 2017 |
| Ford | Focus | 2018 |
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