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NHTSA recall 26V369000

Fuel System, Gasoline · Ford Motor Company

June 9, 2026report date
257,868units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: The canister purge valve (cpv) may malfunction, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving.

Why it matters: An engine that stalls while driving increases the risk of a crash.

The fix: Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2026.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2012 Ford Focus, 2013 Ford Focus, 2014 Ford Focus, 2015 Ford Focus, 2016 Ford Focus, 2017 Ford Focus, 2018 Ford Focus.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 26V369000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.