The canister in your Focus helps control fumes when you're not driving. In some 2012-2018 models, the valve that regulates this system might not work right, causing your engine to stall unexpectedly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the valve fails while you're on the road, your engine could suddenly shut down, making it hard to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will update the computer system that controls your engine free of charge. This is a quick and simple fix that you should schedule as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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 may have a faulty engine block heater that could develop a coolant leak and cause an electrical short circuit.
Risk if Unfixed
If the electrical short circuit happens, it could increase the risk of a fire.
Free Fix
Don't plug in your block heater until it's fixed. The dealership will replace the faulty block heater for free, or you can opt to have the block heater removed and replaced with a threaded plug.
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 6, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S01. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 16, 2026.
The canister purge valve in your vehicle helps manage fuel vapors. In some 2012-2014 Ford Focus models, this valve might not work correctly if the computer system wasn't updated properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the canister purge valve fails, your engine could stall while you're driving, and you might not be able to restart it. This could increase the risk of a crash, especially on the highway or in heavy traffic.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will reprogram your vehicle's computer system and check the canister purge valve for any issues. If it needs to be replaced, they'll also inspect and replace other related parts at no cost to you.
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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.
The Canister Purge Valve in your 2012-2018 Ford Focus with a 2.0L engine is a crucial part that helps manage fuel vapors. If it fails, it could cause problems with your fuel system.
Risk if Unfixed
If the valve malfunctions, your engine could stall while you're driving, and it might not start again. This means you could lose control of your vehicle and be at risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will reprogram your Powertrain Control Module and check for any issues with the Canister Purge Valve. If it needs to be replaced, they'll also inspect and replace other related parts like the carbon canister, fuel tank, and fuel delivery module – all free of charge.
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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 vehicle's wiring harness might have some weak spots that can cause your engine to send the wrong signals to the computer, which can lead to stalling or hesitation.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you might lose control of your vehicle, which could cause a crash.
Free Fix
Ford will fix this for free by replacing the weak spots in your wiring harness with new, safer ones. They'll do this at no cost to you.
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured January 11, 2012, to April 1, 2013, and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles manufactured May 03, 2012, to October 14, 2013. Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (PCM).
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current crimped splices with new splices, free of charge. The recall began on January 7, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S17-S1.
Your vehicle's wiring harness has a problem that might cause your engine to get mixed signals, leading to hesitation or stalling.
Risk if Unfixed
If this problem isn't fixed, your vehicle could stall unexpectedly, which might lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Ford will replace the faulty wiring splices for free at a dealership of your choice.
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to April 1, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines and Focus ST vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to October 14, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines. Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (PCM).
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current crimped splices with new splices, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S17.
The side marker lights on your vehicle are the small lights on the front corners that help other drivers see your car at night. In some 2012-2013 Ford Focus BEV and 2013 Focus ST models, a wiring issue can cause these lights to fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If your side marker lights don't work, your vehicle will be harder to see at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will fix the wiring issue with the headlamp assembly at no cost to you. They'll simply rewire the lights to make sure they're working properly.
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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."
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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.
The part that keeps your doors closed is called the door latch. In some 2011-2016 Ford vehicles, this latch might not work properly, making it hard to close the doors or making you think they're locked when they're not.
Risk if Unfixed
If your door isn't securely latched, it could swing open while you're driving, putting you and your passengers at risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will inspect the latch to see if it was fixed correctly after the previous recall. If not, they'll replace it for free. You'll get a letter with instructions on how to schedule the repair, or you can check the date codes online to see if the fix was done right.
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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's hatchback may unlatch when you press the interior latch release button only once, instead of the usual two times.
Risk if Unfixed
If the hatchback unlatches accidentally, it could put your backseat passengers at risk of injury if they're not properly secured.
Free Fix
Ford will reprogram the software in your vehicle's Body Control Module for free, and you can schedule an appointment at a dealership to have this done by contacting them at 1-866-436-7332, recall number 16C13.
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Ford Focus hatchback vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to August 26, 2016 and equipped with a manual transmission. The hatchback of the affected vehicles may be unlatched with a single press of the interior latch release button. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
With only a single press needed, the driver may accidently unlatch the hatchback, increasing the risk of injury to any unsecured passengers in the back.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Body Control Module with updated software, free of charge. The recall began February 10, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C13.
The door latches in your vehicle are the parts that keep your doors shut. In some 2012-2016 models, a component within these latches can break, causing the door to not close properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, a door could open while you're driving, putting you or a passenger at risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the faulty door latches with new, improved ones at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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.
There's a problem with the way the child lock on your rear left door works. It might not engage properly, making it seem like it's locked when it's not.
Risk if Unfixed
If you think the child lock is engaged, but it's not, a child could open the door from the inside and get hurt.
Free Fix
Ford will fix this for you. They'll check the latch and replace it if it's not working right, and they'll do it for free.
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Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Focus and C-Max vehicles built from November 16, 2012, through November 21, 2012; and model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from November 14, 2012, through November 21, 2012. The left rear door child lock was built incorrectly. As a result, the child lock may not engage when the operator uses normal force to activate the child lock.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The operator may incorrectly believe the child lock is engaged. However, the door may be opened from the inside, increasing the risk of injury to an unrestrained child.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected rear door latches, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.
The rooftop rack system on your 2012 or 2013 Ford Focus is a set of parts that holds your gear on top of the car. It's supposed to attach to the door frame with clips, but some of these clips don't make a strong enough connection.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rooftop rack system doesn't attach properly, it could slide off the car when you're driving, potentially causing a hazard on the road or putting people nearby at risk of injury.
Free Fix
You'll get a refund for the purchase price of the affected parts from Yakima, the company that made them. You don't need to take your car to a dealer for a repair, but you should contact Yakima at 1-888-925-4621 to arrange for the refund.
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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.
