Campaign 26V-369

Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving

Defect summary

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 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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 26V369000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about fuel system on these vehicles: 1,726, of which 38 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 26V-369
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Ford	Focus	2012 to 2018	1,726

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

No service bulletins on this component preceded the recall

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

26V-578 Sep 9, 2026
Fuel tank may be improperly secured and leak fuel, or detach from the vehicle while driving
26V-158 Mar 17, 2026
Biodiesel deposits may form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to failure of the high pressure fuel pump
25V-597 Sep 11, 2025
Bolts securing the high pressure fuel pump may not be tightened properly, which can result in a fuel leak
25V-467 Jul 11, 2025
Fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment
25V-455 Jul 7, 2025
Low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving
25V-306 May 9, 2025
Cracked fuel return line connectors may leak fuel into the engine compartment