Ford Recalls Focus Vehicles Due to Potential Engine Stall Risk
Ford is recalling certain 2012-2017 Focus vehicles because a malfunctioning valve may cause the engine to stall while driving, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (engine stall) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury risk.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2012 and 2017 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with 2.0L GDI gasoline engines, as well as 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles equipped with 2.0L GTDI engines. These vehicles were previously recalled under campaign 18V-735, but the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) was not updated as intended. As a result, the Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, causing excessive vacuum in the fuel vapor management system.
The excessive vacuum may result in an engine stall while driving, without warning and without the ability to restart the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on July 29, 2019.
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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- FORD FOCUS
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Passenger Car
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 57,488
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- FOCUS
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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