The vehicle's canister purge valve malfunctions, the company said. Ford Motor Co. on Thursday said it was recalling nearly 1.5 million Focus vehicles in North America over a malfunctioning canister ...

In the charcoal canister, the purge valve is the opening that releases fuel vapors that were absorbed by the charcoal back into the engine for combustion. A failed purge valve is one of many causes ...

Nearly 1.5 million Ford Focus vehicles in North America are being recalled because of a fuel system problem. The engines can stall without warning, the recall says. Cars included in the recall are ...