Is the 2017 FORD Focus safe to drive?

The 2017 FORD Focus has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 19V515000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

What Happened

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.

How to Get This Fixed

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.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #19V515000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 19V515000

What This Recall Means

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?