NHTSA recall 19V-515 (19V515000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported July 5, 2019 - about 57,488 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 19V515000
- Also written as
- 19V-515
- Manufacturer number
- 19S22
- Reported
- July 5, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- ~57,488
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
The excessive vacuum 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 July 29, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S22.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-515 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.