FORD RECALLS FOCUS FOR FUEL TANK PROBLEM

Ford Motor is recalling 1.46 million Focus cars in North America to fix a defect that could lead to stalling. The recall affects the 2012 through 2018 model-year Focus with 2-liter GDI and 2-liter GTDI engines. Ford warned that customers should keep their fuel tanks at least half-full until their cars are fixed. The issue stems from a defective canister purge valve that could become stuck in an open position, causing deformation of the fuel tank.