The evaporative emissions canister in your Focus helps control gas fumes. In some 2012-2018 models, the valve that regulates the canister might not work right, causing a problem.
Risk if Unfixed
If the valve fails, your engine could stall while you're driving, which could increase your risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will update the computer system that controls your engine at no cost to you. You should schedule the update as soon as you get your recall notice, and you can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 for more information.
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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 engine block heater is a component that warms up your engine before you start driving. In some affected 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC models with a 2.0L engine, this heater can crack and leak coolant, causing a short circuit when you plug it in.
Risk if Unfixed
If the heater short circuits, it could catch fire, which is a serious risk.
Free Fix
Don't use your block heater until it's fixed. Your dealer will replace the faulty heater at no cost to you. Alternatively, you can have the heater removed and the electrical cord taken out, and you'll be contacted about scheduling the repair once the remedy is available.
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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 in your vehicle is a component that warms up your engine on cold days. It's located inside the engine block and is usually plugged in when you need extra warmth.
Risk if Unfixed
If the block heater cracks and develops a leak, it could create a short circuit and increase the risk of a fire. This could happen when you plug it in on a cold day.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the faulty block heater with a new one at no cost to you. You should also avoid plugging in your block heater until the repair is done to prevent any potential risks. Once the final remedy is available, you'll receive another notice with instructions on how to proceed.
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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 and tensioner in your Ford Focus or EcoSport help keep your engine lubricated. In some 2016-2022 models, these parts could fail, causing your engine to run dry.
Risk if Unfixed
If the oil pump drive belt or tensioner fails, your engine could stall, and you'll lose power steering and power brakes. This could make it hard to control your vehicle and increase the chance of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the oil pump tensioner assembly and oil pump drive belt with new, reliable parts – for free. If your engine has already failed due to a faulty oil pump belt and/or tensioner, they'll replace the engine assembly as a temporary fix until the final repair parts arrive, also at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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 clutch in your 2016-2018 Ford Focus with a 1.0L engine and 6-speed manual transmission is a critical part that connects and disconnects the engine from the transmission. If it fails, it can damage the transmission and cause a leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If the clutch fails and you have a transmission fluid leak, there's a risk of a fire breaking out near the engine or exhaust components. This could happen if something nearby gets too hot.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will install software that helps prevent clutch damage and may replace the clutch itself, all at no cost to you. They'll take care of this issue as soon as you schedule the repair after receiving the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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 like a valve that helps remove bad fumes from your fuel tank. It might not work properly, causing problems with the fuel system.
Risk if Unfixed
If the valve malfunctions, your engine could stall while driving without warning, and you might not be able to restart it. This could make it hard to control your vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will update the computer system that controls your engine and check for any damage to the Canister Purge Valve. If it needs to be replaced, they'll also inspect and replace other related parts to ensure everything is working correctly – all at no cost to you.
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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.
