Stuck canister purge valve may cause stall
Defect Summary
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 Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 18V735000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 18V735000?
NHTSA recall 18V735000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on October 22, 2018. It addresses: Stuck canister purge valve may cause stall. The recall affects approximately 1,282,596 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V735000 or the manufacturer campaign number 18S32. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.