NHTSA Complaint #11490057 — 2012 FORD FOCUS

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11490057
Vehicle	2012 FORD FOCUS
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	August 25, 2022
Date Filed	October 19, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

Purge Valve became stuck closed which caused fuel vapors to become trapped in the fuel tank. Fuel tank collapsed inward. This is a common occurrence with 2012-2018 Ford Focus models but my vehicle was not covered under a recall warranty.

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