NHTSA Recall 18V735000: Canister (fuel system) and storage (fuel system)
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,282,596 vehicles. It affects 2012–2018 Ford Focus.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V735000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 18S32 |
| Components | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE › EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS › CANISTER; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE |
| Report received | October 22, 2018 |
| Owner notification | August 19, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V735000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.