Ford is recalling over 255,000 Focus sedans and hatchbacks due to an issue that may cause the engine to stall unexpectedly. The affected vehicles were all incorrectly labeled as having received the appropriate software update required by a previous recall, despite not being fixed.
The recall covers 255,404 Focuses from the 2012–2018 model years, which suffer from an issue that may cause the engine to stall unexpectedly. According to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the stalling issue is caused by a fault within the Canister Purge Valve (CPV), while the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) fails to detect the issue.
View Price on AmazonIf the issue presents itself, the CPV can become stuck open during the engine's evaporative-leak monitor check, causing the engine to stall without warning and preventing it from restarting. Vehicles experiencing the defect may illuminate the check-engine light, and owners may notice an inaccurate fuel level.
The issue with the CPV is not new, and it actually relates to a similar recall filed in 2019. According to the NHTSA paperwork, the full population of this most recent recall did not have the original remedy installed, despite being labeled as having been fixed. Thankfully, as of the recall's filing, Ford is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to the recall's defect.
To address the issue, Ford is asking owners to bring their vehicles to a dealership to have the PCM software updated. Owners who paid out of pocket for the fix may be eligible for reimbursement from the automaker.
Ford expects to start notifying dealers and owners of the recall on July 6. That same day, owners who are worried that their Focus might be included in the recall will be able to search on the NHTSA recall website.
Source: caranddriver.com
