Ford Issues Recall for 250,000 Focus Cars Due to Engine Issues

WHO:

Boston.com - Ford Motor Company is the organization involved in the recall.

WHAT:

[6:22 PM EDT] - CBS News - The recall includes 255,404 Ford Focus automobiles, model years 2012-2018.

[6:22 PM EDT] - CBS News - Ford stated that the canister purge valve may stick open, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving, increasing the risk of a crash and injury.

[6:22 PM EDT] - CBS News - Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed between July 6 and July 10.

[6:22 PM EDT] - CBS News - Ford's number for this recall is 26S40, and the federal agency's number for this recall is 26V369. The original NHTSA recall number for this issue is 18V735.

[6:22 PM EDT] - CBS News - Vehicle identification numbers involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6.

Boston.com - Ford is recalling 255,404 Ford Focus automobiles.

WTNH - The recall is due to vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall.

WHERE:

Boston.com - The recall affects Ford Focus models in the United States.

WHEN:

WTNH - The recall addresses a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving.

WHY:

WTNH - The reason for the recall is that the vehicles were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall.

HOW:

Boston.com - The engines in the recalled vehicles can stall unexpectedly while driving.

(UPDATED June 13, 2026 23:18 UTC)

Ford is recalling 255,404 Ford Focus vehicles from model years 2012 to 2018 due to a potential issue with the canister purge valve that may stick open, which could cause the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving, increasing the risk of a crash and injury. Owner notification letters are set to be mailed out between July 6 and July 10, and vehicle identification numbers involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov starting July 6. For reference, Ford's recall number for this issue is 26S40, while the federal agency's number is 26V369, and the original NHTSA recall number is 18V735.

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(UPDATED June 13, 2026 13:24 UTC)

Ford Motor Company is recalling 255,404 Ford Focus automobiles in the United States due to a problem that can cause the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving. This recall addresses vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall, leading to safety concerns. Owners of the affected models are encouraged to check with Ford for further details on the recall process.