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Ford Focus may stall from faulty fuel vapor valve

NHTSA campaign 26V369000 · Reported 2026-06-09 · Ford Motor Company

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Ford does not tell owners to stop driving, but an engine that quits without warning in traffic can lead to a crash, so schedule the free update soon, especially if you have already felt the car stall.

What's wrong, in plain English

These Focus cars were repaired once before under an older recall, but that earlier fix was done incorrectly. A valve in the system that handles fuel vapors can malfunction, and when it does the engine can shut off on its own while you are driving. Losing the engine in traffic means losing power, and steering the car to the side of the road becomes much harder. The dealer will load corrected engine computer software, which fixes the problem.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for campaign 26V369000 to confirm your car is included.
2. Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or your dealer and reference recall 26S40 to book the software update.
3. Have the powertrain control module software updated free of charge, even if your car was already repaired under the earlier recall.

Affected vehicles (1)

2018 Ford Focus

Who to contact

Ford — official Ford recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Ford gasoline fuel system recalls: why fuel leaks keep repeating · all 22 Ford recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER
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.
Safety risk: An engine that stalls while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.