The fuel tank's Canister Purge Valve (CPV) is a small valve that helps your Focus's engine run efficiently. In some 2012-2018 models, this valve might not work correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the CPV fails, your engine could stall unexpectedly while you're driving, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will update the computer system that controls your engine, and this repair is completely free. You'll receive a notice with instructions on how to schedule the update.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An engine that stalls while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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.
Your vehicle's fuel system may have a faulty Canister Purge Valve (CPV) that could cause problems with the fuel vapor management system.
Risk if Unfixed
If this isn't fixed, you could lose power and stall while driving, without being able to restart your vehicle, which could increase your risk of getting into a crash.
Free Fix
Ford will contact you to schedule a free repair at a dealership, where they will update your Powertrain Control Module and check for any issues with the CPV, fuel tank, and fuel delivery module, replacing any faulty parts as needed.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 and 2017 Focus vehicles equipped with 2.0L GDI gasoline engines and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles equipped with 2.0L GTDI engines, previously recalled under 18V-735. The affected vehicles did not have the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) updated as intended. Therefore, the Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in the fuel vapor management system.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The excessive vacuum may result in an engine stall while driving, without warning and without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module. Dealers will also check for fault codes and replace the CPV as needed. If the CPV is replaced, dealers will inspect and replace the carbon canister, fuel tank and fuel delivery module as necessary. The recall began July 29, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S22.
Ford is recalling your vehicle because the Canister Purge Valve (CPV) might not work properly, which can affect the fuel system.
Risk if Unfixed
If the CPV malfunctions, your engine could stall while driving, making it hard to restart and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Ford will notify you and fix your vehicle for free. Dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module and replace the CPV, carbon canister, fuel tank, and fuel delivery module if needed.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Ford Focus vehicles with a 2.0L GDI or 2.0L GTDI engine. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in fuel vapor management system.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The excessive vaccuum may result in an engine stall while driving, without warning and without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module. Dealers will also check for fault codes and replace the CPV as needed. If the CPV is replaced, dealers will inspect and replace the carbon canister, fuel tank and fuel delivery module as necessary. The recall began August 19, 2019. Owners may contact Ford Customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S32. Note: Until the vehicle is serviced for this concern, owners are advised to keep the fuel tank at least halfway full.
Your 2012-2013 Ford Focus BEV or 2013 Focus ST has a problem with its side marker lights, which may not work properly due to a wiring issue.
Risk if Unfixed
If your side marker lights are not working, it could be harder for other drivers to see your vehicle at night, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Ford will fix the problem for free by modifying the wiring in your headlight assembly. They will contact you to schedule the repair at a dealership.
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Ford is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Focus BEV vehicles equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights, manufactured September 15, 2011, through May 6, 2013; and model year 2013 Focus ST vehicles equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights, manufactured February 16, 2012, through May 7, 2013. Due to a wiring incompatability, the front side marker lamps may not function. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Without the proper illumination of the side maker lamps, the vehicle may be less visible in night time conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify the headlamp assembly wiring, free of charge. The recall began on August 16, 2013. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13C04.
Your vehicle's windshield wiper switch or wiring may have a small issue that could cause your passenger side wiper to malfunction.
Risk if Unfixed
If left unfixed, water or debris might get into the wiper motor's wiring, making the wiper stop working part of the time, reducing your visibility and increasing the risk of an accident.
Free Fix
Ford will contact you, and their dealers will inspect and fix the issue by cleaning and sealing the wiper motor connector. If the wiper motor is not working, they'll replace it for free.
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FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 FOCUS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 1, 2010, THROUGH OCTOBER 18, 2011. A SEAL IN THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR TO THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER MOTOR MAY BE MISSING.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
WATER OR OTHER CONTAMINANTS MAY ACCUMULATE IN THE CONNECTOR, RESULTING IN AN INTERMITTENT OR INOPERATIVE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER MOTOR, REDUCING VISIBILITY AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND AS NECESSARY, CLEAN AND PROPERLY SEAL THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER MOTOR CONNECTOR. ANY INOPERATIVE WIPER MOTORS WILL BE REPLACED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 21, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
Your vehicle's door latch is a critical part that keeps your doors shut while you're driving. In certain Ford models from 2011 to 2016, this latch might not work correctly, making it hard to close the doors or giving you a false sense that they're secure.
Risk if Unfixed
If the latch fails, a door could open while you're driving, which could put you or a passenger at risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect the latch and replace it if needed, free of charge. You can also check the date codes yourself using a website and determine if a replacement is necessary. You'll receive a notification letter with instructions on how to proceed.
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30.
Your vehicle may have a problem with the door latches, which could make it seem like your doors are closed when they're not.
Risk if Unfixed
If the door isn't properly latched, it could open while you're driving, which could lead to injury.
Free Fix
Ford will replace the door latches with a new, improved part for free, and will notify you when it's time to bring your vehicle in for the repair.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S30.
Yakima is recalling certain aftermarket rooftop rack systems for your 2012 or 2013 Ford Focus. The problem is with the way the rack clips attach to the door frame.
Risk if Unfixed
If the clips don't attach properly, the rack could slide off the car when you're carrying stuff, which could cause an accident or hurt someone.
Free Fix
Yakima will give you a refund for the rack system, and you won't have to pay anything. They'll contact you directly to arrange the refund.
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Original — What Happened
This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by Yakima Products, Inc. for use on model year 2012 and 2013 Ford Focus vehicles. This recall is being conducted by Yakima, not by Ford. Certain combined Q-Tower and Q128 Clip rooftop rack systems, part numbers 8000124 and 8000728, do not fully contact the door frame.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Without proper contact of the rooftop rack clip to the door frame, there is insufficient clamping pressure and friction. The system may slide off the vehicle when loaded with accessories, possibly becoming a road hazard to other vehicles or causing injury to pedestrians.
Original — Remedy
Yakima will notify owners, and Yakima or a Yakima dealer will refund the purchase of the Q-Tower and Q-128 Clip system. There is no replacement system available for the 2012-2013 model year Ford Focus. The safety recall began on October 15, 2012. Only vehicles equipped with the vehicle rack system are affected. This recall is being conducted by Yakima, not Ford. Owners may contact Yakima at 1-888-925-4621.
