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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 19V515000

2017 Ford Focus | 2012 Ford Focus | 2013 Ford Focus | 2014 Ford Focus — Fuel system, gasoline: storage: evaporative emissions: canister

Published July 5, 2019 · Recall initiated: July 5, 2019

Summary

NHTSA records recall 19V515000, published July 5, 2019. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2017 Ford Focus | 2012 Ford Focus | 2013 Ford Focus | 2014 Ford Focus — Fuel system, gasoline: storage: evaporative emissions: canister.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
FORD
Model
FOCUS
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Lot
2017 FORD FOCUS | 2012 FORD FOCUS | 2013 FORD FOCUS | 2014 FORD FOCUS
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2017 Ford Focus | 2012 Ford Focus | 2013 Ford Focus | 2014 Ford Focus — Fuel system, gasoline: storage: evaporative emissions: canister recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V515000 on July 5, 2019. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: FOCUS.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)