GROUNDWORK — 26V369000: Fuel systems recall for FORD FOCUS FORD FOCUS: check the listed vehicles, the reported issue and the manufacturer remedy for 26V369000. Keep the official status and service answers in one private record. Campaign: 26V369000 Official record checked: 2026-10-19T20:36:42.398Z Official campaign: https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/campaignNumber?campaignNumber=26V369000 Official VIN lookup: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls LISTED VEHICLES (VIN confirmation required) 2012 FORD FOCUS 2016 FORD FOCUS 2015 FORD FOCUS 2018 FORD FOCUS 2013 FORD FOCUS 2017 FORD FOCUS 2014 FORD FOCUS OFFICIAL REPORTED ISSUE Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Focus vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 18V735. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving. OFFICIAL REPORTED CONSEQUENCE An engine that stalls while driving increases the risk of a crash. OFFICIAL REPORTED REMEDY Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S40. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6,2026. OWNER PREPARATION Record an existing fuel-related symptom without opening fuel-system parts or deliberately running the vehicle out of fuel. REMEDY TIMING IN THE DATED SOURCE Confirm current remedy arrangements The source does not explicitly establish current remedy availability. Ask the manufacturer about the applicable remedy, required parts or software, appointment arrangements and any interim instructions. Current availability for your VIN: unconfirmed. YOUR SERVICE QUESTIONS 1. Does the manufacturer confirm that campaign 26V369000 applies to this VIN, including the report’s equipment and production restrictions? A matching model and year is only a starting point. The official lookup or manufacturer must establish the individual vehicle’s status. Discussion status / answer: __________ 2. What remedy, required parts or software, and appointment arrangements are currently available for this VIN, and which interim instructions apply? The source does not explicitly establish current remedy availability. Ask the manufacturer about the applicable remedy, required parts or software, appointment arrangements and any interim instructions. Discussion status / answer: __________ 3. Which fuel-system component or reading is covered, and what interim handling or transport instructions apply? Compare the answer with the reported component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER. Discussion status / answer: __________ 4. Which module and software completion record demonstrate that the update for 26V369000 was applied? Ask the service provider how the campaign-specific software remedy is documented. A dashboard reset is not evidence of the specified update. Discussion status / answer: __________ 5. How does this campaign relate to 18V735000, and does work recorded under an earlier campaign satisfy the current remedy? Show any earlier work order. Related recall numbers can describe expanded or repeated work; ask the manufacturer to reconcile the records. Discussion status / answer: __________ 6. What dated document records the remedy performed under 26V369000, and what should I do if the reported concern remains? Keep campaign completion and unresolved symptoms as separate questions. A saved worksheet or booked appointment does not establish a repair. Discussion status / answer: __________ OFFICIAL LOOKUP DECISIONS Not checked or unavailable: eligibility remains unconfirmed; use the official lookup or manufacturer. Campaign listed as open: confirm current instructions, availability and remedy arrangements. Campaign not listed as open: reconcile repair history and lookup coverage with the manufacturer if needed. A zero-open result does not diagnose symptoms. Work order records completed recall work: keep the exact campaign and dated remedy record; report unresolved symptoms separately. YOUR RECORD Check date: __________ Official lookup result: __________ Service arrangement: __________ Existing observation: __________ Questions and work-order notes (no VIN or plate needed): __________ LOOKUP LIMITS A model/year match does not establish VIN eligibility. The official lookup may omit completed recalls, some recent campaigns or recalls outside its coverage. The listed defect does not prove the cause of a symptom on your vehicle. This guide supports owner preparation and does not provide a repair procedure.