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Issue Date
2018-10-22
Campaign
18S32/18V735
Description
On your vehicle, the pcm software may not adequately detect a stuck-open canister purge valve (cpv) within the fuel vapor system. If the cpv malfunctions and sticks open, it can lead to excessive vacuum in the fuel vapor system, potentially deforming the plastic fuel tank. This can cause the following symptoms: illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with certain diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) inaccurate or erratic fuel gauge indication inaccurate distance to empty (dte) engine stall and/or other drivability concerns related to stuck open cpv
Safety Risk
This may result in an engine stall while driving without warning or without the ability to restart, and can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Parts and software are now available to repair your vehicle. Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to update your vehicle s pcm software, check for dtcs or other evidence of a leaking cpv, and perform any additional required repairs as required, free of charge (parts and labor).if you installed a Ford performance calibration on your 2013-2018 focus st, you must still have this safety recall performed. You may contact Ford performance to obtain an updated Ford performance calibration for your vehicle after this recall has been completed.contact the Ford performance techline by calling 800-367-3788 or online https://performanceparts.ford.com/contact-us
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2018-10-22
Campaign
18S32/18V735
Description
On your vehicle, the pcm software may not adequately detect a stuck-open canister purge valve (cpv) within the fuel vapor system. If the cpv malfunctions and sticks open, it can lead to excessive vacuum in the fuel vapor system, potentially deforming the plastic fuel tank. This can cause the following symptoms: illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with certain diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) inaccurate or erratic fuel gauge indication inaccurate distance to empty (dte) engine stall and/or other drivability concerns related to stuck open cpv
Safety Risk
This may result in an engine stall while driving without warning or without the ability to restart, and can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Parts and software are now available to repair your vehicle. Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to update your vehicle s pcm software, check for dtcs or other evidence of a leaking cpv, and perform any additional required repairs as required, free of charge (parts and labor).if you installed a Ford performance calibration on your 2013-2018 focus st, you must still have this safety recall performed. You may contact Ford performance to obtain an updated Ford performance calibration for your vehicle after this recall has been completed.contact the Ford performance techline by calling 800-367-3788 or online https://performanceparts.ford.com/contact-us
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
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