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Ford Motor Company - Engine Stall From Canister Purge Valve Malfunction
Published: June 9, 2026Recall ID: 26V369000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An engine that stalls while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Engine Stall From Canister Purge Valve Malfunction
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Engine Stall From Canister Purge Valve Malfunction |
| Nhtsa id | 26V369000 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V369000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| 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. |
| Corrective action | Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6, 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. |
| Consequence summary | An engine that stalls while driving increases the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 26S40 |
| Potentially affected | 255404 |
| Report received date | 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |