NHTSA recall 18V-735 (18V735000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported October 22, 2018 - about 1,282,596 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V735000
- Also written as
- 18V-735
- Manufacturer number
- 18S32
- Reported
- October 22, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,282,596
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-735 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.