The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the vapor management valve, part number: BV6Z9D289E, needed to be replaced. However, the part was on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V515000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.

- Conroe, TX, USA

The contact's wife owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the canister purge valve had failed. The mechanic then informed him of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V735000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact attempted to reach the dealer but was unsuccessful. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.

- Katy, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated that after her daughter refueled the vehicle, there was an abnormal rumbling noise detected and the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed her about the codes regarding the canister purge valve. The contact stated that the failure was like NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V515000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

- Caldwell, ID, USA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle needed to be refueled more frequently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where various fuel system failure codes were retrieved, and it was determined that the canister purge valve, carbon canister, and fuel tank needed to be replaced. The contact was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V515000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 65,200.

- Saint Paul, MN, USA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle was shuddering while shifting from first gear. Additionally, after refueling, the vehicle hesitated to restart. The contact also stated while driving, the transmission was slipping. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that there was an issue with the fuel system. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the failure was due to the purge valve being stuck open. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V515000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V845000 (Power Train) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

- La Grange, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the canister purge valve was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was jerking and hesitating while attempting to accelerate. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V515000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) or 18V845000 (Power Train). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recalls. The failure mileage was 100.

- Cleburne, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH and at various speeds, the check engine warning light would illuminate. The contact stated that she noticed a drop in fuel economy. Additionally, while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would hesitate. The contact stated that whenever the vehicle was refueled, the vehicle would not immediately start as needed. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the vehicle was shaking and vibrating abnormally. The contact stated that once she drove the vehicle a few miles the shaking would stop. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that there might be water in the gasoline. The vehicle was diagnosed, and the mechanic retrieved codes: P2196 and P1450. The independent mechanic advised the contact that the codes were symptoms of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V735000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,138.

- Round Rock, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated that after her daughter refueled the vehicle, the vehicle experienced rough idling and then stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V735000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, and the dealer informed the contact that the recall repair had previously been performed. The vehicle was not repaired a second time. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

- Nederland, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the vehicle would not immediately start-up. The contact stated that several attempts were needed to restart the vehicle. The vehicle would idle rough after start-up. The contact would depress the accelerator while the vehicle was in park(P) and rev the engine to 3,000 RPM before the vehicle would operate normally. The contact stated no warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure to start up after fueling was intermittent; however, the failure occurred more frequently. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle he had to depress the accelerator pedal down for a minute or two and take several attempts to start the vehicle. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer who diagnosed that the canister purge valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V515000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

- Appleton, WI, USA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle and attempting to restart the vehicle, the RPM was fluctuating and the vehicle then lost motive power. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after a few attempts she was able to restart vehicle. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic; however, the contact was not provided with a diagnosis and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure continued after refueling and the contact stated that the vehicle would stall and lose motive power after coming to a complete stop at a red light or at a stop sign. The vehicle was then taken to another independent mechanic where the failure code P144A for the EVAP system was retrieved. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V515000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) as a cause for the failure; however, her VIN was not included in the recall. The local dealer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer made aware of the failure and a case was opened and the contact was advised to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.

- Coarsegold, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH and attempting to park the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was shuddering while driving above 60 MPH or whenever the accelerator pedal was depressed while driving up hill. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V735000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) as a possible solution however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

- Santa Clara, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start immediately. The vehicle would start after several attempts but would shudder and then turn off independently. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked and decelerated independently. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving; however, the failure recurred after refueling. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank was collapsing internally due to a stuck canister purge valve failure. The independent mechanic also informed the contact that each time she had refueled the vehicle, air was being pushed into the fueling system. The independent mechanic informed the contact that the failure was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V515000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The dealer was notified of the failure and an appointment was scheduled. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V515000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) due to the manufactured date of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Saint Charles, MO, USA

The contact called on behalf of a client who owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated the client was at a stop light when the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light illuminated. The client restarted the vehicle and drove to the independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed the failure to be a stuck canister purge valve. The mechanic also related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V735000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 49,763.

- Forked River, NJ, USA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle and driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and continued driving; however, the contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring after refueling. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that fuel tank vacuum system had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that her vehicle could not be repaired under an unknown recall as the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

- Columbia, SC, USA

The contact's wife owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated that soon after refueling the vehicle, the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact stated that his wife would depress the accelerator pedal to prevent the vehicle from inadvertently stalling. The contact stated that initially, no warning lights had appeared on the instrument panel; however, recently the check engine warning light had illuminated. The vehicle was initially taken to the dealer however, the mechanic found no failure with the vehicle. The contact then took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where a diagnostic test showed that the vehicle had a defective PCV valve. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the mechanic informed him that he was familiar with the failure; however, he was provided an estimate for a diagnostic fee. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V735000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle off the lot, the engine fault and the service engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. Additionally, after refueling, the vehicle would inadvertently stall. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and diagnosed; however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated that an unknown software update was performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V735000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

- Hampton, VA, USA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the RPM gauge was fluctuating while starting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a canister purge valve failure. The dealer informed the contact that the canister purge valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000.

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving uphill, the RPM increased, and the vehicle independently accelerated. Additionally, while driving the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to accelerate above 5 MPH. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact changed the fuel however, the failure recurred. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact informed the insurance company about the failure she experienced. The contact stated that the failure was like NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V515000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The failure mileage was 45,475.

- Gainesville, GA, USA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "Service Engine" warning light illuminated. After refueling, the vehicle would not start until after several attempts, with the contact depressing on the accelerator pedal to start the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V515000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

- Wilmington, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the engine had experienced rough idling and stalling. On several occasions, the vehicle would not immediately restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and a local dealer who both diagnosed that the canister purge valve was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact was informed that the vehicle was included in the NHTSA campaign number 19V515000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

- Snow Camp, NC, USA