Ford Recalls 255,000 Focus Models Over Persistent Engine Stall Defect
Ford has issued a recall covering 255,404 Ford Focus vehicles from model years 2012–2018 due to a canister purge valve defect that can cause unexpected engine stalls while driving. The recall supersedes an earlier 2018 recall that failed to adequately resolve the same issue. The defect raises crash and injury risks, and dealers will provide a free powertrain software update to affected owners.
Ford is recalling more than 255,000 Ford Focus automobiles manufactured between 2012 and 2018 after determining that a prior recall from 2018 did not properly fix a known engine stall problem. The defect involves a malfunctioning canister purge valve that can cause the engine to stall unexpectedly during driving, increasing the risk of crashes and injuries. Dealers will address the issue by performing a complimentary powertrain software update. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed around July 6, 2025. Affected owners can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 using recall number 26S40. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has assigned this recall number 26V369, which supersedes the original recall number 18V735. Vehicle identification numbers for affected cars will be searchable on NHTSA.gov starting July 6.
What's missing
It is not specified how many vehicles from the original 2018 recall received the inadequate fix, nor whether any crashes or injuries have been officially linked to the failed repair.
What different sources said
- NDTVCenter
2.5 Lakh Ford Focus Cars Recalled Over Possible Unexpected Engine Stalls
- The IndependentLeft
Ford admits a deadly fault after a botched fix left 255,000 cars unsafe
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