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 has announced a recall of 255,404 Ford Focus automobiles, spanning model years 2012 through 2018, after determining that a prior recall from 2018 did not sufficiently address a known engine stall problem. The root cause is a malfunctioning canister purge valve, which can cause the engine to cut out unexpectedly during driving, increasing the likelihood of crashes and injuries. To remedy the defect, Ford dealerships will perform a complimentary powertrain software update on affected vehicles. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed around July 6, 2025, and vehicle identification numbers will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on the same date. The recall is tracked under Ford's internal number 26S40 and NHTSA recall number 26V369, which supersedes the original recall number 18V735. Owners seeking more information can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
What's missing
It is unclear how many of the 255,404 vehicles had already received the inadequate fix under the original 2018 recall, or 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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