The Canister Purge Valve in your Focus is a small valve that helps control the air-fuel mixture in your engine. If it malfunctions, it can cause your engine to stall unexpectedly.
Risk if Unfixed
If your engine stalls while driving, you'll lose power and control. This increases the risk of a crash, which could put you and others in danger.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will update the computer system that controls your engine, and this service is completely free. When you receive the recall notice, schedule the update to ensure your safety on the road.
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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.
The engine block heater in your vehicle is a component that warms up your engine on cold days. It's located near the front of your engine block and is usually plugged in to a special outlet.
Risk if Unfixed
If the block heater cracks and develops a leak, it can create a short circuit when you plug it in, which could cause a fire.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the faulty block heater with a new one, free of charge. You should also stop using the block heater until the repair is done to prevent any potential risks. Contact your dealer to schedule the repair and follow the instructions in the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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 engine block heater is a device that warms up your engine on cold days. In some 2016-2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer, and 2024 Explorer models, this heater's electrical components can crack and start a fire when you plug it in.
Risk if Unfixed
If the block heater short circuits, it could cause a fire, which is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the faulty block heater with a new one, free of charge. Alternatively, you can have the block heater removed and replaced with a blanking plug, also at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer, and 2024 Explorer vehicles. 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 blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed February 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in April 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 16, 2026. This recall expands previous recall number 25V685.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The oil pump drive belt in your Ford Focus or EcoSport is a critical part that helps your engine run smoothly. In certain models, this belt and its tensioner can fail, causing serious problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If the belt breaks, you could lose power steering and power braking assist while driving, making it harder to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the faulty oil pump drive belt and tensioner assembly for free, along with the oil pump drive belt. If the engine has already failed due to this issue, they'll replace the engine assembly at no cost to you, including parts and labor.
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loss of oil pressure can result in an engine stall and a loss of power braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the oil pump tensioner assembly and oil pump drive belt, free of charge. If engine failure occurs due to a damaged oil pump belt and/or oil pump belt tensioner, Ford has authorized dealers to replace the engine assembly as an interim repair before the availability of remedy parts for the final repair. This repair will be free of charge (parts and labor). Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S64.
The fuel tank in your vehicle stores gasoline, but a software issue could cause a valve to malfunction, creating a vacuum in the fuel system.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel system's vacuum gets too high, your engine could stall while driving without warning, and you might not be able to restart it. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will update the engine computer with the correct software to prevent the problem, and they'll also check and replace any faulty parts for free. You'll be notified when the repair is ready to be done.
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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 clutch in your 2016-2018 Ford Focus with a 6-speed manual transmission is a crucial part that helps you shift gears smoothly. It's like a strong, flexible band that connects your engine to your transmission.
Risk if Unfixed
If the clutch fails, it can cause a transmission fluid leak, which could ignite and cause a fire, especially near hot engine or exhaust components.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will update your vehicle's software to prevent clutch problems and replace the clutch, if needed, 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 2016-2018 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L Fox GTDI engine and a 6-speed manual transmission. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update vehicles with software that detects and prevents prolonged clutch slip, and will replace the clutch, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S07. Note: This recall is an expansion of Recall 18V-169.
The Canister Purge Valve in your 2012-2018 Ford Focus is a small valve that helps manage the air in the fuel system. It's like a tiny gatekeeper that prevents bad air from getting into your engine.
Risk if Unfixed
If the CPV fails, it could cause a complete engine stall while driving, without warning. You won't be able to restart the engine, which could put you at risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will reprogram the engine computer and replace the faulty Canister Purge Valve, if necessary. They'll also check other related parts and replace them as needed – all at no cost to you. Just schedule the repair when you get the recall notice.
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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 2017 Ford Focus may have a weak weld in the left rear seat back frame, which could reduce the seat's strength in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If your vehicle is involved in a crash, the weak seat back may not protect you as well as it should, increasing your risk of injury.
Free Fix
Ford will fix this for free by inspecting and replacing the left rear seat back if necessary. They'll contact you directly to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Focus vehicles. The rear left side seat back frame may have an insufficient weld between the outboard pivot bracket and the pivot nut joint, resulting in the seat back having reduced strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The reduced seat back strength may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the rear second left side rear seat back as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C13.
The latch on your Focus hatchback's liftgate is the mechanism that keeps your cargo secure. In some 2013-2017 models, it's possible to open the hatch with just one press of the release button, instead of the usual two.
Risk if Unfixed
If the latch doesn't work properly, you could accidentally open the hatch while driving, which could lead to passengers in the back being thrown around inside the car. This could cause injuries, especially for those who aren't buckled up.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will update the computer system that controls the hatch to make sure it opens properly with the correct number of presses. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
