Ford recalls more than 250,000 Focus models because engines can stall unexpectedly
Dealers will install a free software update after Ford said a faulty canister purge valve can stall engines and raise crash risk.
- Ford is recalling 255,404 Ford Focus models from 2012–2018 because a faulty canister purge valve can cause engines to stall unexpectedly, raising crash risk.
- This action addresses a defect not adequately resolved in the previous 18V735 recall, which caused engines to stall while driving and increased crash and injury potential.
- Ford dealers will provide a complimentary powertrain software update to rectify the defect, and owners can contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 referencing recall number 26S40.
- The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration issued recall 26V369, and owners can search for their vehicle identification numbers on NHTSA.gov starting July 6.
- Ford, headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, continues operations at the Ford World Headquarters as this recall ensures safety for owners of the affected Ford Focus models.
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Ford Recalls 255,000 Vehicles for Engine Stalls While Driving
The Ford Motor Company is recalling 255,404 vehicles that could experience an engine stall while in motion, which increases the risk of an accident. According to a report posted on June 12 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the recall involves certain 2012–2018 Focus vehicles that were previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 18V735. The report indicates that affected vehicles are equipped with a canister …
Ford recalls more than 255,000 Focus vehicles over engine stall risk
Ford announced a recall covering more than a quarter million Ford Focus vehicles over an issue that may cause the engine to stall unexpectedly.The recall affects 255,404 Focus vehicles from the 2012-18 model years due to an issue with the canister purge valve (CPV). These vehicles were covered by a prior recall, but the correct software fix may not have been installed on the affected vehicles.If the fix wasn't properly installed, the CPV may mal…
Ford Issues a Recall on a Previous Recall
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving. The recall includes 255,404 Ford Focus automobiles, model years 2012-2018, reports the AP . Ford said the canister purge valve may...
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