2.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
80,000 miles

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problem #3

Oct 012023

Focus

  • 160,000 miles
The contact-??s son owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle at the gas station, the contact had to wait for approximately 2-30 minutes before the vehicle would start-up. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the RPM revved and fluctuated from high to low. The contact also stated that while driving from a stop light, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed canister purge valve. The vehicle was not repaired due the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated a previous recall was cleared due to the vehicle passing the canister purge valve test and the power train control module was updated. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

- Cottondale, AL, USA

problem #2

Sep 222021

Focus

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated after refueling. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the canister purge valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to call NHTSA. The contact stated the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V735000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

- Toano, VA, USA

problem #1

Jun 082021

Focus

  • miles
Engine light on. Fuel Tank Deformed, defective canister purge valve. Ford doesn-??t want to do the service for safety recall 18S32. Ford dealership did not inspected the parts associated for safety recall 18S32 in February 2019 and noted that our vehicle is not part of the recall. Engine light when on June 2021 related to safety recall 18S32 but Ford will not fix it.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA